Team Retreats

Our half-day team building itineraries are designed to give your team the perfect balance of work and play. The four-hour package includes a catered farm lunch, a guided tour, and meeting time – with the option to include a hands-on workshop. Additional meeting time can be added upon request (billed hourly). If you’re interested in hiring a facilitator, reach out for our recommendations, we’re happy to connect you!

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SPARK YOUR CURIOSITY

MAY-OCTOBER

THE NATURAL DYE ARTIST

We will use flowers, roots, exotic dyes, medicinal plants and even food waste to make a vibrant rainbow of natural color! Our instructor will teach you how to make your own dye pot, how to enliven natural fabrics using various dye techniques. Leave with new understanding of clothes and the power of the natural world!
Fabric swatches will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring 1-3 small items to dye (t-shirt, socks, tote). Items should be made of cotton, wool, silk or polyester.
4 Hours Total*
1 hr - Guided tour of the farm
1 hr - Natural dye workshop
1 hr - Meeting time
1 hr - Catered farm lunch
*Additional onsite meeting time may be added by the hour, upon request ($1,000/hr).
Enjoy a seasonal lunch by Campbell & Co. (MENU)
- $1,850 for up to 10 guests.
- Add +$185 per additional participant, max 25.
Choose your ideal weekday window:
8am-12pm, 9am-1pm, 10am-2pm, 11am-3pm, or 12pm-4pm.

THE URBAN FARMER

In our hands-on workshop, you’ll step into our farmers’ shoes and get your hands dirty work alongside a Brooklyn Grange farmer. Depending on the day, you’ll be doing anything from preparing and seeding beds, to staking tomato plants, and to harvesting!
4 Hours Total*
1 hr - Guided tour of the farm
1 hr - Hands-on farming workshop
1 hr - Catered farm lunch
1 hr - Meeting time
*Additional onsite meeting time may be added by the hour, upon request ($1,000/hr).
Enjoy a seasonal lunch by Campbell & Co. (MENU)
- $1,850 for up to 10 guests.
- Add +$185 per additional participant, max 25.
Choose your ideal weekday window:
8am-12pm, 9am-1pm, 10am-2pm, 11am-3pm, or 12pm-4pm.

THE AVID APIARIST

Discover what all the buzz is about as a Brooklyn Grange beekeeper explains why honeybees are important pollinators, the thrills and challenges of beekeeping, and different happenings inside the hive. Weather permitting, you’ll also be able to put your knowledge to use by participating in a hands-on guided hive inspection.
4 Hours Total*
1 hr - Guided tour of the farm
1 hr - Beekeeping workshops
1 hr - Meeting time
1 hr - Catered farm lunch
*Additional onsite meeting time may be added by the hour, upon request ($1,000/hr).
Enjoy a seasonal lunch by Campbell & Co. (MENU)
- $1,850 for up to 10 guests.
- Add +$185 per additional participant, max 25.
Choose your ideal weekday window: 8am-12pm, 9am-1pm, 10am-2pm, 11am-3pm, or 12pm-4pm.

THE WATERCOLOR ARTIST

In this team retreat, you’ll learn the basics of watercolor techniques while making your own themed paintings, cards, or vision boards! Artist Nicole Kelner will share how she got started on her watercolor journey and ultimately used her passion to create thought-provoking climate infographics.
4 Hours Total*
1 hr - Guided tour of the farm
1 hr - Watercolor workshop
1 hr - Meeting time
1 hr - Catered farm lunch
*Additional onsite meeting time may be added by the hour, upon request ($1,000/hr).
Enjoy a seasonal lunch by Campbell & Co. (MENU)
- $1,850 for up to 10 guests.
- Add +$185 per additional participant, max 25.
Choose your ideal weekday window:
8am-12pm, 9am-1pm, 10am-2pm, 11am-3pm, or 12pm-4pm.

THE INDOOR PLANTER

Love the feeling of being in our green space? Take an indoor plant home with you! You’ll re-pot your own indoor plant in a terra-cotta pot with support from one of our plant experts. Our instructor will also be available to answer any plant related questions you may have about caring for indoor plants you already have!
4 Hours Total*
1 hr - Guided tour of the farm
1 hr - Plant potting workshop
1 hr - Catered farm lunch
1 hr - Meeting time
*Additional onsite meeting time may be added by the hour, upon request ($1,000/hr).
Enjoy a seasonal lunch by Campbell & Co. (MENU)
- $1,850 for up to 10 guests.
- Add +$185 per additional participant, max 25.
Choose your ideal weekday window:
8am-12pm, 9am-1pm, 10am-2pm, 11am-3pm, or 12pm-4pm.

THE ECO VOLUNTEER

Make your Team Retreat count! Proceeds from this package benefit City Growers, Brooklyn Grange's nonprofit education partner. City Growers is a youth development educational nonprofit focused on introducing youth to urban agriculture and the vibrant NYC ecosystems. Participants will hear from City Growers staff on the impact their work has on youth and your volunteer activities will directly impact the youth they serve. Activities include working on their learning bed, farm beautification projects, painting row markers, and planting seedlings to be distributed to youth, etc.
4 Hours Total*
1 hr - Guided tour of the farm
1 hr - Volunteer activity led by City Growers
1 hr - Meeting time
1 hr - Catered farm lunch
*Additional onsite meeting time may be added by the hour, upon request ($1,000/hr).
Enjoy a seasonal lunch by Campbell & Co. (MENU)
- $1,850 for up to 10 guests.
- Add +$185 per additional participant, max 25.
Choose your ideal weekday window:
8am-12pm, 9am-1pm, 10am-2pm, 11am-3pm, or 12pm-4pm.

THE FOCUSED PLAN

This Team Retreat package is great if you and your group have a lot to discuss and want to use as much of your time for internal conversations. Or to just hang out and connect with one another!
4 Hours Total*
30 min - Coffee & breakfast
30 min - Mini guided tour of the farm
3 hrs - Meeting time with catered farm lunch
*Additional onsite meeting time may be added by the hour, upon request ($1,000/hr).
Enjoy a seasonal lunch by Campbell & Co. (MENU)
- $1,850 for up to 10 guests.
- Add +$185 per additional participant, max 25.
Choose your ideal weekday window:
8am-12pm, 9am-1pm, 10am-2pm, 11am-3pm, or 12pm-4pm.

THE CALM MIND

Stretch it out amongst the sunflowers during a private yoga session on our farm. Our favorite Brooklyn yoga instructors will guide you through an all-levels practice, internalizing the calming effects of the farm and the embracing serenity. Whether you’re a well practiced yogi or have never stepped on a mat before, this class will help you feel grounded, mindful, and miles away from the daily grind.
4 Hours Total*
1 hr - Guided tour of the farm
1 hr - Yoga or meditation
1 hr - Catered farm lunch
1 hr - Meeting time
*Additional onsite meeting time may be added by the hour, upon request ($1,000/hr).
Enjoy a seasonal lunch by Campbell & Co. (MENU)
- $1,850 for up to 10 guests.
- Add +$185 per additional participant, max 25.
Choose your ideal weekday window:
8am-12pm, 9am-1pm, 10am-2pm, 11am-3pm, or 12pm-4pm.

THE SWEETCYCLE BICYCLE

Come pedal with Sweetcycle — a stationary bike capable of pedal-powering an ice cream churn. While pedaling gelato, Kate Zuckerman, pastry chef and owner of Sweetcycle, will discuss the science behind ice cream and gelato making! Participants can create their own seasonal combinations including anise hyssop-maple, honey lavender apricot, honey rosemary walnut, fresh mint, blueberry lavender and more!
4 Hours Total*
1 hr - Guided tour of the farm
1 hr - Gelato or dip with the iconic bicycle blender
1 hr - Meeting time
1 hr - Catered farm lunch
*Additional onsite meeting time may be added by the hour, upon request ($1,000/hr).
Enjoy a seasonal lunch by Campbell & Co. (MENU)
- $1,850 for up to 10 guests.
- Add +$185 per additional participant, max 25.
Choose your ideal weekday window:
8am-12pm, 9am-1pm, 10am-2pm, 11am-3pm, or 12pm-4pm.

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EXPLORE NEW INTERESTS

NOVEMBER-APRIL

THE HOLIDAY BAKER

Say goodbye to boring holiday cookies and learn how to decorate your own treats that will impress all your friends and family members. No experience necessary to become a holiday baking pro!
This team retreat will consist of decorating your own sugar or gingerbread cookies made fresh in-house. Your cookies are your creation, go wild with icing, sprinkles, candy and more! Everyone will leave with decorated cookies, frozen dough for your next bake-off, and recipes to take home to enjoy.
4 Hours Total*
30 min - Guided tour of farm (weather permitting)
1.5 hrs - Cookie decorating workshop
1 hr - Meeting time
1 hr - Catered farm lunch
*Additional onsite meeting time may be added by the hour, upon request ($1,000/hr).
Enjoy a seasonal lunch by Campbell & Co. (MENU)
$1,850 for up to 10 guests.  
* Add +$185 per additional participant, max 25. 
Choose your ideal weekday window: 8am-12pm, 9am-1pm, 10am-2pm, 11am-3pm, or 12pm-4pm.

THE DIY ENTHUSIAST

Embrace the changing of the seasons by bringing a bit of the outdoors inside! During this team retreat, you’ll learn how to decorate your own seasonal wreath using natural grapevine and an assortment of greenery, ribbons, trinkets, dried fruit, and locally sourced & foraged natural elements.
Each guest will take home their own mini wreath (yes, styled by you!) to add some flair to their holiday decor. These mini wreaths are perfect for an apartment door, table centerpiece, or homemade gift!
4 Hours Total*
30 min - Guided tour of farm (weather permitting)
1.5 hrs - Mini wreath workshop
1 hr - Meeting time
1 hr - Catered farm lunch
*Additional onsite meeting time may be added by the hour, upon request ($1,000/hr).
Enjoy a seasonal lunch by Campbell & Co. (MENU)
$1,850 for up to 10 guests.  
* Add +$185 per additional participant, max 25. 
Choose your ideal weekday window: 8am-12pm, 9am-1pm, 10am-2pm, 11am-3pm, or 12pm-4pm.