NextRetreat Stories
NextRetreat has played an important role in helping companies organise unforgettable team trips. But don’t take it from us – read what our customers say about their experience.
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Catalyze 2024 marked our first global sales and marketing meeting in Lisbon, a significant milestone for our rapidly growing, remote-first SaaS company. This event was crucial for us to network, strategize, learn from each other, and build stronger relationships within our team. The venue, as promised, was perfect for our presentations, workshops, team-building activities, and fun events. With 130 attendees, we faced numerous last-minute changes. Kristina from Next Retreat provided exceptional planning and advice, turning our ideas into reality and managing everything with remarkable organization and transparency. Her assistance, recommendations, and choices were fantastic, ensuring we had an outstanding time. Our team loved the experience! We're excited to work with Next Retreat again for Catalyze 2025!
Sabine Schilg
VP, Customer Success, ideals
130 team members
4 days
Goals:
• team bonding
• learn
• have fun
“Exactly a month ago, our company, saas.group had its annual retreat and this year it was held in Barcelona, Spain. To be honest, this was by far the biggest event I had the privilege of organising and it would not have been as successful if not for the relentless support provided to me by our excellent Retreat provider, NextRetreat with of course a special shoutout to my retreat specialist partner Nadia Dzurovcinova . You and your team have shown the kind of professionalism that only experts like you can provide. It warms my heart to see that everything we have planned and prepared for (months! ) went exactly how we imagined it to be or perhaps even better! Everyone had fun, learned a lot, gained more connections and just simply bonded throughout the week. This is what working with us means, despite being a 100% remote company, we manage to connect once in a while and truly make each encounter a memorable experience.”
Karen Tolentino
People Matters Specialist, saas.group
172 team members
5 days
Goals:
• connect people together
• introduce new big visions
• talk about values
• have fun
“Our team of 60 spent an incredible week in Amsterdam, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience—thanks to NextRetreat and the exceptional oversight of Kristina. From the very beginning, Kristina went above and beyond in planning, organization, and attention to detail. She handpicked a fantastic hotel that met every one of our specifications, ensuring that both our accommodation and meeting spaces were perfectly suited to our needs. The activities and meals she curated for us were thoughtful, seamless, and truly enhanced our experience. One of our key priorities was ensuring a smooth and well-organized retreat, and thanks to Kristina’s expertise, we achieved a 100% satisfaction score on logistics in our post-retreat team survey. Every aspect—from the meeting rooms to the team-building activities—was flawlessly executed, allowing us to focus entirely on team-building, strategizing, and aligning on our goals. If you're looking for a team retreat that is stress-free, meticulously planned, and packed with value, NextRetreat is the perfect partner. A massive thank you to Kristina for her incredible dedication, prompt communication, and ability to anticipate every detail—she made all the difference!”
Tyler Greenstreet
Director of People Operations, ID5
60 team members
4 days
Goals:
• focus entirely on team-building
• strategizing
• aligning on our goals
"NextRetreat played an integral role in orchestrating our annual kick-off event, ensuring it was a resounding success. As a fully remote company, our primary objective was to foster camaraderie among team members. Additionally, we aimed to strategize for the upcoming year and unveil pivotal changes. This year, we ventured to Gdansk, a location suggested by Kristina from NextRetreat, and it exceeded our expectations. The trip was nothing short of exceptional, thanks to the impeccable accommodations and top-notch meeting facilities arranged by NextRetreat. From an engaging food and drinks walking tour to an unforgettable Pierogi making Class, every aspect of our retreat was meticulously planned and flawlessly executed. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Kristina for her outstanding contributions. Without a doubt, we will enlist NextRetreat's services for our future events."
Dimphy Van Heusden
VP of Global Marketing, Simms & Associates
44 team members
3 days
Goals:
• foster camaraderie and collaboration among team members
• strategize for the upcoming year
• inspire creativity and refresh perspectives
"Our global company meetup in Dubrovnik, Croatia was a fantastic experience, with excellent feedback from everyone who attended. As a fully remote company, events like these are extremely important to us, providing the opportunity for team building and sharing the company’s vision for the year ahead. The venue was spectacular and the precise coordination of each element, from the accommodation and workshops to the social events and catering, was smooth and seamless throughout. I cannot recommend Next Retreat highly enough. Their support, assistance and recommendations were invaluable, ensuring a highly successful event that exceeded our (already high) expectations!"
Louisa Alonso
Head of People Operations, Gatekeeper
76 team members
3 days
Goals:
• enjoy spending time together
• share our vision for company’s direction
• run collaborative group sessions
We had an amazing experience with NextRetreat and especially with Radka as our contact point. Communication was outstanding, always clear, fast, and reassuring, with private WhatsApp availability whenever needed. Every step was well-organised in advance with regular recaps, diverse options within budget, and solutions to all our needs. Thanks to Radka, our very first company event (celebrating Rosa’s 5 years) ran smoothly, with agendas perfectly planned so that everyone knew where to be and when. As Chief People Officer, I could fully enjoy the moment without pressure, confident everything was under control. I would warmly recommend NextRetreat and Radka to anyone planning a team week or company event.
Anne-Laurence Cock
Chief People Officer, Rosa asbl
40 team members
5 days
Goals:
• 5-Year Company Anniversary Celebration
• Strengthening Relationships
• Fun & Relaxation
We had an amazing experience with NextRetreat and especially with Radka as our contact point. Communication was outstanding, always clear, fast, and reassuring, with private WhatsApp availability whenever needed. Every step was well-organised in advance with regular recaps, diverse options within budget, and solutions to all our needs. Thanks to Radka, our very first company event (celebrating Rosa’s 5 years) ran smoothly, with agendas perfectly planned so that everyone knew where to be and when. As Chief People Officer, I could fully enjoy the moment without pressure, confident everything was under control. I would warmly recommend NextRetreat and Radka to anyone planning a team week or company event.
Anne-Laurence Cock
Chief People Officer, Rosa asbl
40 team members
5 days
Goals:
• 5-Year Company Anniversary Celebration
• Strengthening Relationships
• Fun & Relaxation
“We absolutely loved our company retreat. Michaela was a pleasure to work with and made the organising incredibly easy and straight forward, always communicating efficiently and clearly. The venue was beautiful, peaceful and perfect for our needs. The retreat went very smoothly which is thanks to Michaela’s great organisation!”
Rhiannon Spencer
Head of Operations, UnlikelyAI
47 team members
3 days
Goals:
• time for bonding
• productive day of collaborative sessions
• time out from the office
“A huge thank you to the NextRetreat team for making our company offsite one to remember. Our goals for the trip were simple; To reconnect with global colleagues, celebrate recent company achievements and to come together to strategically plan for the future. From our first conversation with our point of contact Zuzana, our goals were listened to and carefully managed from start to finish. Zuzana was incredibly attentive and was on hand at all times to support, whether it was pre, during or post-offsite. The venue and meeting space were great, and activities were fun and engaging. A huge thanks to NextRetreat for taking the stress out of the planning process and allowing everyone involved to have fun!”
Eleanor Hardman
Events and Engagement Manager, CultureAI
37 team members
4 days
Goals:
• reconnect with global colleagues
• celebrate recent company achievements
• come together and strategically plan for the future