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Corporate Team Retreat near Istanbul: Workshops in Nature
Hello dear friends. 🌿 Today I would like to tell you a little about the days we spend with teams at Şifa Köyü, our organic farm in Şile on the Black Sea coast of Istanbul. In our meditation workshops under the pergola, we lay the mats on the wooden floor, with nothing around us but trees. We open our arms wide and slow down with the breath. Then we move to the greenhouse. Everyone ends up with a handful of fresh greens, and adults and children wander between the rows. On these days I always see how nature softens people.
We can plan a day like this for your team too. The programme is built around your team: together we choose from breathwork, meditation, sound, candle making, finger painting and working with the soil. In a busy week we sometimes see each other only on a screen, do we not? Meeting on the same soil, under the same sky, opens a different kind of conversation. People look inward first, and then at the person beside them.
What does a day at Şifa Köyü look like?
A day at Şifa Köyü is unhurried and spent in nature. This is our farm in Çengilli, Şile. We grow with heirloom seeds and without chemical sprays, and our produce holds EU-approved organic farming certification. We welcome you under the pergola, and the day usually opens with a short introduction and a breathing practice. After that we meet in the garden, in the greenhouse or in the workshop you have chosen. In between there is time to exchange affection with our animals, to touch the soil and to catch your breath under the trees.
Depending on the programme, we also set a table with the farm’s own produce. Some guests like to shop from our produce before they leave, and that is possible too. By evening everyone has slowed down a little, and we close the day in silence, with gratitude.
Which workshops can you choose?
You can choose from the workshops below, each with its own rhythm:
- Breath and meditation: guided meditation and conscious breathing, a way to arrive in the present moment.
- Sound meditation: listening to crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls and the gong.
- Candle making: everyone makes their own candle with an intention and takes it home.
- Healing Art: no brushes, we carry the paint with our fingers. No drawing skills needed.
- Working with the soil: we walk through the greenhouse, sow seeds and see the cycle of the farm up close.
Each workshop can be a programme on its own. If you like, we can spread several across one day and leave room to simply be outdoors in between.
Team building in Istanbul, at your office
For team building in Istanbul we can also bring the workshop to your office. We talk through where to hold it together. In our corporate workshops we also hold sound and meditation sessions outdoors. The mats go down, everyone closes their eyes, and for a while we listen together. Even in the middle of the city, a few quiet minutes can feel like open air.
We plan the materials together. Sometimes companies provide paints or canvases themselves, and we agree on who brings what. Instead of a single day, we can also build a programme that runs over several weeks. I offer one-to-one coaching for managers, and I speak at internal events, conferences and panels. Everything can be held in English as well as in Turkish; just tell us which language your team works in.
What do we need for a proposal?
These details help us prepare the right proposal for you:
- Number of participants and the make-up of the team
- The date you have in mind, and alternative dates if any
- Whether the day is at Şifa Köyü or at your venue
- Half day or full day
- Transport and meal needs
- What the team hopes to take from the day
Transport, meals, a rain plan and group size all fall into place once these are clear. Fill in the form, we will get back to you, and we will plan the rest together. One more thing I like to say: the day feels much lighter when joining is voluntary. Nobody has to share or join every activity. This day is a space for rest and togetherness, not a health service.
What kind of day do you imagine for your team? Let us shape it together, close to the soil. We would be so happy to read your questions. With love. 💛
About Şifa Köyü (in Turkish) →
How to get to Şifa Köyü from Istanbul →
Frequently asked questions
How large a group can you host?
We plan the group size around the workshops we choose and the venue. Tell us your number of participants and we will set up the right format together.
Is there a half-day or full-day option?
Yes, both. A half-day workshop works well at your office, and at Şifa Köyü we spend a day together. We choose based on your calendar.
What happens if it rains?
We agree on a rain plan together at the proposal stage, so nobody has to worry on the day.
Are transport and meals included?
It depends on the proposal. We write clearly what is and is not included.
Can the workshop take place at our office?
Yes. Breath, meditation, sound, candle and art workshops can come to your office. We plan the materials together in advance.
How do I get a quote?
Fill in the form on the corporate page or write to us. Our team will get back to you; the date, number of people and venue help us reply faster.
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