“…my team will be referencing that day and the takeaway lessons for years to come.”
Kelly C.
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Cabot Creamery / Vermont
WELCOME TO PREMIUM TEAM BUILDING IN VERMONT – WITH HORSES !
Nestled in scenic Central Vermont, Horses & Pathfinders offers crafted Team Building and Leadership Development retreats tailored for diverse groups. From corporate teams to educational institutions, board members to nonprofits, and even families, our programs foster curiosity and collaborative synergy. Immerse yourself in a transformative learning environment where relational leadership flourishes, and genuine engagement is paramount. Let the wisdom of the horse + expert team facilitation inspire a culture of continuous learning, coordination, and motivation.
Take Action With Team Building and Leadership Development
Reveal authentic leadership that others want to follow
EXPLORE
Supercharge team cohesiveness, contribution, and connection
ENGAGE
Invigorate and inspire productivity
ENERGIZE
Is Your Team Struggling In Any Of These Areas?
Lack of trust
Not seeing vision
Conflict or tension
Generational culture gaps
Low or no engagement
Retention or recruitment issues
Fear or reactivity
Burnout
Demoralization
Team Building With Horses Catalyzes:
Adaptability and Willingness
Communication
Coordination and Cohesiveness
Honesty
Trust
Unified Vision
Healthy Culture
Creativity and Celebration
Engagement and Contribution
Get Out Of The Box and Into An “Up-Level” Playing Field
Step out of the ordinary and into the realm of team growth. Our innovative, customized retreats offer a fresh approach to developing leadership skills. Participants will uncover their strengths, enhance communication, and navigate conflicts effectively. Through experiential exercises guided by horses, coupled with in-the-moment coaching, individuals will discover profound insights, shift perspectives, implement changes, and share in team success.
Soft skills training
Leadership skills
Leadership and management training
Problem solving and conflict resolution
Customer retention strategies
Employee retention strategies
Employee engagement
Flexibility for developing new skills
Service skills for customers, clients, patients and students
Learn How Leading Organizations Utilize Horses & Pathfinders’ Team Building Retreats
Mosaic Learning Center Team Develops Growth Mindset Culture
Mosaic Learning Center wanted to strengthen relationships between the instructors and clinical team. They also wanted to establish clarity around roles, responsibilities and decision making. Lastly, they wanted to enhance communication with honesty and engagement in their team meetings…Read More
Vail-Stowe Resorts Leadership Team Develops Shared Vision
Vail Resorts / Stowe Mountain Resorts wanted to shift from individual departmental silos to create a clear, shared cross-departmental purpose, vision & set of values. They also wanted to focus on talent development for their leadership team to cultivate individual growth & develop personal purpose… .Read More
Join our expanding roster of forward-thinking organizations: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont, SD Engineering, Vermont Artisan Coffee and Tea, Rapid7, Mosaic Learning Center, High Horses, Stowe Mt. (Vail) Resort, Vermont Technical College, Adam Hergenrother Realty Companies, OUR House of VT… and many others. We prioritize collaborations with groups driven by a robust social mission, yet we’re open to all inquiries!
TEAM BUILDING OPEN SEASON: APRIL – OCTOBER
Are you leading a team in need of support? Book a discovery call to explore customized team building and leadership events. We’ll discuss your goals, time frame, desired outcomes, and provide a no-obligation estimate.
Located closer than you think.
Montpelier, 10 min
Burlington 30 minutes (BTV airport)
Montreal: 2 hours
Boston: 3 hours
Portland: 3.5 hours
Whether you are looking for a fun, team building day together, or to go deeper into leadership development retreat, we have a real solution for you that will fit your timeline and budget: 1-day, day and a half, 2-days, with or without followup team coaching.
Team Building / Leadership Retreat
One-Day
Perfect for a team that wants to walk away with eye-opening results and an actionable list, while having fun along the way.
Designed for a leadership group that wants to work on specific struggles, expand leadership presence and mindset, all while bonding and growing together.
Get in touch today to explore how our equine-guided retreats can transform your team. Discover the secret recipe for leadership development and team building through innovative horse-guided exercises. Examples of what teams take away:
Valuable insight and experience of emotional and social intelligence
Firsthand experience that critical communication is 70-90% nonverbal
The horse’s-eye-view of your organization and their cues to improve
Team flourishing with foundational trust
Realizing individual impact on whole team functioning
Genuine and loyal follower-ship; inspired engagement
Recognizing and responding to a deeper voice and instinct (‘gut’)
Productive, interactive relationship practices
Flex in communication and conflict style to break through old patterns
Quicker-decision-making skill with follow through
Flow through rapid change
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