Work, Recharge, Unwind: Bleisure in the Forest
Have you heard of ‘bleisure’? It’s the new way to work. The combining of business and leisure travel with wellbeing at its centre – it could just be the ultimate corporate wellness day.
You’ve got work to do, there’s a meeting you need to have but you’re consciously trying to move away from the traditional corporate event and towards experiences that combine productivity with relaxation.
Leave it to us; our corporate wellness experiences extend the usual business-only work trip by offering opportunities for your team to work effectively whilst having time to relax, unwind and recharge.
Today the line between business and leisure is becoming blurred. Now you can hold corporate meetings at our conference venue in the New Forest and give your team a well-deserved reward of time to relax amongst the natural beauty of our National Park.
Why corporate wellness days should matter to you
Corporate wellness days are proactive; they directly support the mental and physical health of your teams in a conscious, responsible way which could be essential in helping to prevent burnout.
It’s dedicated time to slow down and recharge but it’s also a way of showing your team they’re appreciated by fostering a positive, supportive working environment. This in turn can do wonders for productivity, team relationships, relieving stress and boosting creativity.
Why choose our conference venue in the New Forest?
We can help you strike the balance between corporate meeting and wellness day.
And it’s an easy choice because our conference venue and hotel is conveniently located in Brockenhurst, Hampshire, offering accessibility and escape.
Move from conference to care-free in just minutes. Step outside, enjoy the tranquillity of our beautiful location and breath in the fresh forest air.
Switch off and slow down on an afternoon walk, giving you and your team time to process the mornings’ discussions, and a relaxing lunch to refuel and nourish mind and body for the afternoon’s session.
Not only that, our events team will work with you to plan a bespoke corporate wellness event that aligns with your wellness strategy with:
- Flexible meeting spaces
- Award-winning spa, SenSpa
- Unique team building experiences
- Exceptional dining options
- A beautiful location in the heart of the New Forest National Park
- Easy access via car or train
Make it a summer party worth stepping out for.
As a leading hotel for corporate events in the New Forest, Careys Manor offers something beyond the expected. With flexible corporate wellness and events packages, you can reap the benefits of our expert event team, which means it ought to feel effortless from the moment you and your team arrive.
Plan a summer party or make it a corporate wellness trip. The opportunity to unwind and recharge in a new environment, away from the office where you can expect a change of pace, exceptional food and beautiful natural surroundings that reinspire.
Meetings with movement
Mix things up and try meetings with movement; you have a choice of wellbeing activities that can help your team unwind and restore energy, improve focus and help boost creativity. Our activities designed specifically to help teams manage workplace stress or better understand how respond more mindfully to challenges faced in their day-to-day, from Tai Chi, yoga and breathwork to mini tension relieving massages.
Spa and wellness
Our overnight corporate packages include complimentary use of our leisure facilities for every delegate, which includes our 14-metre UV swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room and gym. But perhaps it’s been a busy period and you know your team would appreciate post-work time for them in our award-winning spa, SenSpa. Treatments to release tension or pamper and state-of-the-art facilities that promise to transport your team out of work-mode and into deep relaxation – a sanctuary that feels a world away.
Boost engagement and offer your team incentives and rewards that prioritise their wellbeing and happiness and promote a healthy work-life balance. We can arrange corporate thank you gifts or employee gift cards, from delicious afternoon tea gift vouchers to a twilight spa experience and pampering spa gift boxes.
Wellness-centred corporate days can be effortlessly combined into your ongoing business strategy. Use away days effectively; as opportunities for workshops, upskilling your team or creative thinking sessions; reconnect and team-build, improve communication and allow the New Forest to become your playground – it may just be time to embrace bleisure travel.
