Most offsites fail in the agenda, not the venue. Too many sessions and the team is exhausted by day two; too few and nothing gets decided. Here is a sample three-day agenda for a leadership team of eight to sixteen, built around a private house in North Scottsdale.
Back to the estate| When | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Travel | Strategy session (3 hours) | Decisions and owners (2 hours) |
| Midday | Travel | Lunch at the house | Check-out by 11:00 AM |
| Afternoon | Check-in from 4:00 PM | Team time: golf, pickleball or a hike | Travel home |
| Evening | Welcome dinner | Dinner out as a group |
Phoenix Sky Harbor is about 25 to 30 minutes from North Scottsdale by car (estimate). See getting from Phoenix airport. Paradise Reserve has six bedrooms for up to 16 guests, five of them king suites with their own bathroom, plus a pool and spa, a golf simulator, a putting green and a pickleball court. Events and parties are not permitted at the house, and quiet hours apply. A working retreat is the right use of the house.
For the planning timeline, see our corporate retreat planning checklist, and for a leadership-only group, an executive retreat at a private estate.
Two nights is enough for most teams of 8 to 16: one full working day plus two half days.
Focused working sessions with a clear goal, structured team time, shared meals and a closing session that assigns owners to each decision.
Yes. The dining room and great room work for sessions, and the house is booked as a whole, so the team is not sharing it with other guests.
Check-in and check-out times from the Paradise Reserve FAQ. Drive times are estimates.
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