Corporate · 28 September 2026
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. At one meditation workshop under the pergola, the mats lay on the wooden floor and there was nothing around us but trees. We opened our arms wide and slowed down with the breath. Then it was time for the greenhouse. Everyone had a handful of fresh greens, and adults and children wandered between the rows. It was such a peaceful, joyful day.
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 opens a different kind of conversation.
What does a day at Şifa Köyü look like?
Şifa Köyü is our farm in Çengilli, Şile. We grow with heirloom seeds and without chemical sprays. We meet teams under the pergola, in the garden and in the greenhouse. The day usually opens with a short introduction and a breathing practice. The afternoon belongs to the greenhouse, the seeds or the workshop you have chosen. By evening everyone has slowed down a little, and we close the day in silence.
Which workshops can you choose?
- Breath and meditation: guided meditation and conscious breathing.
- Sound meditation: listening to crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls and the gong.
- Candle making: everyone makes their own candle 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.
Team building in Istanbul, at your office
We can also bring the workshop to your office in Istanbul. A meeting room, a terrace or a garden is enough. At one of our corporate workshops we held a sound and meditation session outdoors on a sunny day. The mats went down, everyone closed their eyes, and for a while there was nothing to do but listen.
We talk about materials together. Sometimes companies provide paints or canvases themselves, and we plan 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, let us 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?
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.
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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