MEETINGS & RETREATS – the benefits of holding meetings in nature
Gather in nature
…time in nature benefits cognitive function – understanding, perception, memory, reasoning, imagination and problem-solving…
ARUNA Estate is the ideal location for corporate retreats and off-sites. Just 90 minutes out of Sydney, in the Southern Highlands, and set in a stunning natural environment, the estate ensures success by harnessing the power of nature. With The Stables Event Space, three accommodation options, food & beverage catering options, along with optional extras like Natural walks, Stargazing tours, Two Birds farm tour & Music workshops & Drum circles, Aruna Estate offers the perfect location for your next meeting or retreat.
Meeting in nature – Breakout sessions at ARUNA offer a refreshing change from the typical conference room. Time spent with your delegates beside Paddy’s River or on a yoga or meditation deck can really enhance creativity and focus. The natural surroundings will inspire new ideas and foster a sense of calm and clarity.
“We found evidence for associations between nature exposure and improved cognitive function, brain activity, blood pressure, mental health, physical activity, and sleep.” U.S. National Institutes of Health’s National Library of Medicine.
Event space: The Stables –
• Flexible light filled event space
• Outdoor fire pit, that can double as a BBQ
• Full catering kitchen with a range of F&B options
• Gym including elliptical cross trainer, free weights and cable machine
• Views to our produce garden, Two Birds Farm, farm animals and beyond
Accommodation: The Residence, Villas & Cabins –
The Residence
• Four individual bedrooms with work desk, Wi-Fi and TV’s
• Each room has a private bathroom with underfloor heating
• Shared sitting area with open fire
• Kitchenette with tea & coffee making facilities
• Continental breakfast daily
Villas
• Four on property
• Wi-Fi and TVs
• Airconditioning & indoor fireplace
• Bathroom with underfloor heating
• Outdoor seating & fire pit
Cabins
• Two on property
• Set in bushland, a little more private
• No Wi-Fi, but very good 4G
• Outdoor bathtub
• Outdoor seating & firepit
“As the new field of environmental neuroscience proves, exposure to nature isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity.”