Impactful Company Retreats
Creating human to human connections…without the noise.
Creating human to human connections…without the noise.
Transform the way your team interacts, communicates and performs with a powerfully facilitated, customized retreat.
About Us
In 2005 Sabrina and Mike Jaffe co-founded the Mike Jaffe Company (which was renamed to SAVIA Leadership in 2019), a global leadership development firm that unlocks the potential of individuals and teams through conscious communication, experiential learning and transformational conversations. Through a carefully selected team of coaches, facilitators and change agents, they deliver high-impact training and development programs and executive coaching to some of the country’s fastest growing companies.
What Retreats we offer
Whether you need help with designing and planning your event or are looking for complete end-to-end event management, we partner with you to create an unforgettable experience.
Ignite leadership skills…Unleash creativity & innovation
…Increase teamwork, collaboration & trust
Executive Retreats
Company Offsites
Team & Group Events
Why take your team off-site?
Why a retreat?
When you invest in your people, your people become more invested in your business.
The best corporate retreats leverage time out of the office to look at challenges and opportunities from a more empowered point of view. They are a great way to open up dialog between team members and build trust and connection. Because distractions are minimized, there is a renewed energy and focus to set new and common company goals, initiate valuable training, and facilitate better communication.
Team members will participate in fun, interactive activities that will allow them to develop authentic connections based on shared experiences. This new-found common ground increases trust and collaboration and creates an environment where team members respect each other’s differences, complement each other’s strengths and cheer on each other’s successes.
Our high-impact training and development programs are an integrated approach to working with teams around specific business objectives. The retreat environment is the perfect place tap into the team’s full potential by raising their awareness of their own strengths and weaknesses, develop highly effective team practices and strategies, and open up team communication.
Like spending vacation time, taking your people on a retreat allows your employees to renew their enthusiasm and excitement for work. This time away provides employees with a moment to step back and reevaluate their work. They head back to the office with renewed energy and vigor which results in happier and more productive employees.
All group discussions, activities, and personal reflection periods are aimed at empowering team members to apply newly-learned knowledge and experience to real-life workplace scenarios. It’s also a great time to form new team objectives and goals. Taking into consideration input from employees when forming the new business strategy will help them form a stronger connection with your company and work harder towards a common goal.
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Why Choose Us?
We customize! An ‘off-the-shelf’ experience has little lasting impact. We work with you to integrate real-life scenarios, company values and themes, and relevant exercises into your retreat itinerary.
We move you forward! Your selected activities will be used as catalysts for meaningful group discussions and facilitated working sessions. We help your team look at challenges and opportunities from a more empowered point of view. We want your team members to learn, act and grow. This means not talking just about theory and ideas, but putting plans into place and taking action.
We make it fun! Go beyond the typical retreat and elevate your experience with activities such as equine-assisted learning, challenging ropes courses, hot air ballooning and hikes on the Appalachian Trail.
We make it easy! You tell us what you need and we get it done.
Why here?
Let the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts serve as your backdrop to increase teamwork, collaboration, and trust.
The Berkshires is the ideal setting for every kind of team to discover new synergies and create lasting memories.
Conveniently located just a 2.5-hour drive from New York and Boston, discover the serene and picturesque countryside that seamlessly blends with a rich tapestry of culture, arts, and music. The Berkshires stand out as a sought-after vacation spot, celebrated for its year-round outdoor activities and an exceptional culinary scene.
If you’re looking to host your offsite closer to an urban setting, we can also host your retreat outside of the Berkshires, from New York to Boston and beyond.
FAQ's
WHAT IS THE IDEAL GROUP SIZE?
Group sizes can range from 6 to 50+ people. The most common size for a group is between 12—25 people.
WHERE DO YOU RUN YOUR RETREATS?
We run our programs in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts and beyond. Conveniently located between NY and Boston, we work with several hotels, B&B’s and lodges to provide you with the experience you want within the budget that you’re looking for.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED EXACTLY?
Our offices are in Great Barrington, MA, one of the Best Small Towns in America, according to The Smithsonian Magazine. We love it here. We re-located from the New York City area about seven years ago and haven’t looked back! Here’s a link to driving directions.
HOW LONG DOES A RETREAT LAST?
Whenever possible, we suggest that the program lasts at least 3-days/2-nights so that your group has a real opportunity to immerse themselves in the experience and has ample time to connect, bond and reflect. However, we will work with whatever time you have available and makes sense.
DO YOU HAVE A SAMPLE ITINERARY?
As a matter of fact we have a few:
WHAT IS THE PRE-PROGRAM CONSULTATION LIKE?
It generally lasts about an hour and is designed to give us a better idea of your goals and objectives for the retreat. They can be conducted in person or via phone or video conference. We will discuss program length, themes, activities, and more. Our team will then create a suggested itinerary with specific activities and or workshops for you to review. Together we will finalize the itinerary, costs and lock down a date.
WHAT IS EXTENDED PRE-PROGRAM CONSULTING?
For an additional cost, we are happy to work with you on an extended pre-program consulting process that can include assessments such as a 360-Degree Feedback Process, interviews with the employees or the Executive Team, and more. The more information we have, the better we are able to develop a transformational program for your group!
WHAT’S THE TIMELINE FROM PRE-PROGRAM CONSULT TO RETREAT?
This can vary depending on the length of the retreat, activity types and even seasonal considerations. For example, a simple two-day team building retreat in November can be run within weeks of the Pre-Program Consultation; an extended, 4-day retreat that includes customized workshops and activities in the peak summer months could take a couple of months to plan and prepare for. Generally speaking, however, we understand that you’ve come to us with an opportunity or challenge that needs to be addressed promptly, so we’ll work with you to make sure your Team Retreat happens as soon as possible!
WHAT KINDS OF ACTIVITIES CAN I CHOOSE FROM?
Here is just a sampling of the types of activities you can choose from:
WHAT IS THE COST OF A TYPICAL RETREAT?
There are many factors that go into the investment for a retreat that it’s almost impossible to give a cost or even a range. Things to consider include: Length of Retreat; Size of Your Group; Type of Accommodations; Activities; Workshops; and Meal Options. Each program price is calculated based on all the above and more. Feel free to contact us if you have any further questions about cost.
WHAT IF WE JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN WITH NO CLASSROOM TRAINING?
Some teams want to be formally led in all activities and some want to be let loose to do it themselves. We can integrate as much “training” into all activities as desired. All of our activities and components can be customized to reflect whatever level of guidance and learning desired.
WHEN IS PAYMENT DUE?
Once we have finalized the itinerary and chosen the dates, we will ask for a non-refundable deposit in the amount of 50% of the retreat cost. This will allow us to secure program leaders, activities and accommodations. The second half payment is due 60 days prior to the retreat date.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE RETREAT?
We offer a post-retreat follow-up plan which will help reinforce learnings and bring actions plans back to the workplace. The usual retreat includes one post-program session. Additional post-program options are available for your group as well, including:
Executive Coaching
Professional Development Coaching
Leadership Development Programs
Monthly Advisory Services
WHAT HAPPENS IN BAD WEATHER?
Some activities will be cancelled in bad weather. Your meeting planner will provide you with a suggested packing list so you’ll be prepared no matter what.
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SAVIA Leadership is a global leadership development firm that transforms the human side of leadership through conscious communication, experiential learning, and transformational conversations.
SPEAKING
Looking to give your team or organization a shot in the arm? Our team of speakers can deliver high-powered, inspirational, and transformational speeches and presentations for your group.
Bring the power of The Human WakeUp Call® to your organization’s next event.
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Contact info
- Great Barrington, MA USA 01230
- 413-351-4440
- info@berkshirecorporateretreats.com