Studies show that employees take an average of 23 minutes to refocus after an interruption, and the average worker is interrupted 50 to 60 times per day. When you multiply that by a group of people in a high-stakes retreat, the ripple effect is clear: lost productivity, diluted ideas, and unmet goals.
Now imagine a space designed to eliminate those distractions entirely.
Venues like Wingspread offer the antidote: an exclusive, noise-free environment that fosters focus, creativity, and collaboration. Choosing the right retreat setting isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s the secret weapon for achieving transformative outcomes.
Heather Roose, Director of Sales at Wingspread, explores how privacy and exclusivity drive results that stick.
Heather explains that exclusivity eliminates outside distractions, ensuring every aspect of the experience is tailored to the group’s goals.
“Your outcome is our priority,” she shares. “For that to happen, you need a space that’s free from interruptions—no outside guests, no competing events, and no divided attention from the staff.”
Wingspread designs every detail for privacy and focus. With no outside guests allowed, there’s an added layer of security, particularly valuable for companies discussing sensitive topics.
“There’s a safety factor,” Heather says. “You can have closed-door meetings without worrying about interruptions or privacy breaches.”
The secluded environment at Wingspread encourages deeper connections among team members, particularly those who don’t interact daily.
“It’s an opportunity for people to immerse themselves in each other,” says Heather. “Our campus has quiet nooks and serene spaces that naturally foster collaboration.”
For example, Wingspread’s layout includes gardens, orchards, and waterfront spaces that inspire organic team-building moments.
Heather recounts a story about a group that began each day with a bike ride to Lake Michigan to watch the sunrise: “Without planning it, they created their own form of team building—a morning meditation that set the tone for their discussions.”
Nature is central to the Wingspread experience. Heather emphasizes that the quiet, natural setting removes the noise of daily life, unlocking creativity.
“Sitting in the gardens, listening to the birds, or walking through the orchard—it all quiets the mind,” she says. “That’s when real collaboration happens.”
Groups can take advantage of the setting for informal activities like yoga on the docks, card games in the garden, or simply sharing stories while picking apples. These unstructured moments are where bonds are strengthened, and fresh ideas emerge.
Choosing a venue isn’t just about location; it’s about outcomes. Wingspread’s exclusive setting offers the perfect backdrop for productivity, creativity, and innovation.
Heather says aptly, “There’s so much value in quieting the noise. When you’re here, you feel more creative, and you get more done.”
The hustle and bustle of daily life can be the biggest obstacle to achieving clarity, creativity, and connection. That’s why selecting an exclusive venue for your company’s retreat isn’t just a luxury—it’s essential.
With limited distractions and a focus on your group’s needs, venues like Wingspread deliver measurable results in productivity and innovation.
