Business Retreat

The Executive Renewal Program offers a transformative respite designed specifically for senior leaders facing the unique pressures of executive responsibility. This carefully crafted journey combines Bhutan's ancient wisdom traditions with contemporary leadership insights, creating a powerful reset opportunity within the context of the world's only country that prioritizes Gross National Happiness over economic metrics.

Unlike conventional business retreats or standard wellness programs, this experience directly addresses the specific challenges of executive life: constant connectivity, decision fatigue, purpose alignment, and sustainable high performance. Through a balanced blend of digital disconnection, mindfulness practices, nature immersion, and one-on-one coaching, you'll gain practical wisdom that enhances both leadership effectiveness and personal wellbeing.

As you touch down in this mystical kingdom, you're welcomed into a world of serene landscapes and warm hospitality. Your accommodations are hand-selected five-star hotels and resorts that not only provide top-tier amenities but also exceptional views of the surrounding landscapes and wellness facilities to help your team unwind and rejuvenate.

Our tailored itineraries strike a perfect balance between work and exploration. Your business sessions are facilitated in state-of-the-art conference rooms equipped with cutting-edge technology. These sessions can be interspersed with thought-provoking seminars on Bhutanese philosophy and practices of mindfulness, offering new perspectives that could ignite innovative ideas and strategies.

Dining experiences are designed to be both gastronomic delights and opportunities for team bonding. Enjoy meals crafted by Bhutan's finest chefs, featuring a fusion of traditional Bhutanese cuisine and international flavors. These culinary encounters could be set in unique locales, such as a lantern-lit forest or a terrace overlooking the majestic Himalayas, adding an element of enchantment to your team's bonding experiences.

The enchanting landscape of Bhutan offers an array of engaging team-building activities. Your team could embark on guided treks through beautiful valleys, partake in a private archery tournament, or even engage in a traditional Bhutanese cooking class. For the spiritually inclined, meditation sessions, blessings ceremonies, and talks on Bhutanese Buddhism could offer a soulful bonding experience.

Our business retreats are about more than just getting work done; they're about fostering unity, sparking innovation, and creating lasting memories. Through the seamless fusion of business, pleasure, and the unique Bhutanese culture, we create a transformative experience that resonates with every team member, offering much more than a change of scenery – a shift in perspective.

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• Innovative Framework: Integrate Bhutan's Gross National Happiness principles into your leadership approach

• Mindful Leadership: Develop practices that enhance decision-making, creativity, and emotional intelligence

• Cultural Insights: Learn from a society that prioritizes wellbeing and sustainability alongside development

• Team Cohesion: Strengthen relationships through shared experiences and collaborative challenges

• Reflective Space: Gain perspective and clarity away from daily pressures

• Action Planning: Create concrete strategies to implement new approaches in your organization

• Exclusive Access: Meet with Bhutanese officials and business leaders for unique insights

Day 1: Arrival & New Perspectives

• Arrival at Paro International Airport

• Traditional Bhutanese welcome ceremony

• Transfer to Thimphu

• Check-in at comfortable accommodation

• Light lunch at hotel

• Opening session: retreat objectives and participant introductions

• Introduction to Gross National Happiness philosophy and business applications

• Welcome dinner featuring local cuisine

• Evening mindfulness session for grounding and presence

Day 2: Leadership Foundations & Mindful Awareness

• Morning mindfulness practice focusing on leadership presence

• Breakfast at hotel

• Workshop: Mindful Leadership Principles with practical applications

• Meeting with Bhutanese government officials on implementing GNH in policy

• Business lunch with local entrepreneurs

• Afternoon visit to Buddha Dordenma with reflection on vision and purpose

• Workshop: Emotional Intelligence and Conscious Communication

• Group dinner with discussion on day's insights

• Evening journaling and reflection session

Day 3: Balanced Decision-Making

• Morning movement and meditation practice

• Breakfast at hotel

• Workshop: Integrating Multiple Bottom Lines in Strategic Decisions

• Case study analysis of Bhutanese sustainable business models

• Working lunch with facilitated discussion

• Visit to local sustainable business initiative

• Workshop: Stakeholder Mapping with GNH Principles

• Team building activity with Bhutanese cultural element

• Dinner at local restaurant

• Evening fireside discussion on leadership challenges

Day 4: Organizational Wellbeing & Culture

• Morning nature mindfulness practice

• Breakfast at hotel

• Workshop: Creating Cultures of Wellbeing and Purpose

• Meeting with monastic leader on community and belonging

• Lunch focusing on mindful eating practices

• Visit to traditional crafts center with lesson on patience and mastery

• Workshop: Translating Values into Organizational Systems

• Personal reflection time in natural setting

• Special dinner with cultural performers

• Evening gratitude practice

Day 5: Strategic Implementation & Integration

• Morning meditation on commitment and follow-through

• Breakfast at hotel

• Workshop: From Insight to Action - Strategic Planning with GNH Principles

• Individual and team action planning with facilitated support

• Working lunch with peer feedback sessions

• Traditional Bhutanese hot stone bath for relaxation and integration

• Final workshop: Support Structures for Sustained Change

• Free time for personal reflection

• Celebration dinner with traditional performances

• Evening ceremony with intention setting

Day 6: Completion & Return

• Morning integration meditation

• Breakfast at hotel

• Final reflections and commitment sharing

• Closing ceremony with traditional Bhutanese blessing

• Farewell lunch

• Transfer to Paro International Airport

• Departure with leadership toolkit and implementation planItem description

Day 1: Arrival & New Perspectives

• Arrival at Paro International Airport

• Traditional Bhutanese welcome ceremony

• Transfer to Thimphu

• Check-in at comfortable accommodation

• Light lunch at hotel

• Opening session: retreat objectives and participant introductions

• Introduction to Gross National Happiness philosophy and business applications

• Welcome dinner featuring local cuisine

• Evening mindfulness session for grounding and presence

Day 2: Leadership Foundations & Mindful Awareness

• Morning mindfulness practice focusing on leadership presence

• Breakfast at hotel

• Workshop: Mindful Leadership Principles with practical applications

• Meeting with Bhutanese government officials on implementing GNH in policy

• Business lunch with local entrepreneurs

• Visit to GNH Commission for in-depth understanding of metrics and implementation

• Workshop: Emotional Intelligence and Conscious Communication

• Group dinner with discussion on day's insights

• Evening journaling and reflection session

Day 3: Balanced Decision-Making & Sustainable Business

• Morning movement and meditation practice

• Breakfast at hotel

• Workshop: Integrating Multiple Bottom Lines in Strategic Decisions

• Case study analysis of Bhutanese sustainable business models

• Working lunch with facilitated discussion

• Field visit to sustainable enterprise with leader Q&A session

• Workshop: Stakeholder Mapping with GNH Principles

• Team building activity with Bhutanese cultural element

• Dinner at local restaurant

• Evening fireside discussion on leadership challenges

Day 4: Organizational Wellbeing & Cultural Wisdom

• Morning meditation on leadership presence

• Breakfast at hotel

• Workshop: Creating Cultures of Wellbeing and Purpose

• Meeting with monastic leader on community and belonging

• Lunch at traditional restaurant

• Visit to traditional arts center with lesson on patience and mastery

• Workshop: Translating Values into Organizational Systems

• Traditional Bhutanese hot stone bath for relaxation

• Dinner with local cultural performance

• Evening reflection on organizational culture

Day 5: Journey to Punakha & Leadership Renewal

• Morning meditation on transition and change

• Breakfast at hotel

• Scenic drive to Punakha Valley with mindfulness breaks

• Picnic lunch at mountain pass with reflection exercise

• Arrival in Punakha

• Visit to Punakha Dzong for lesson on resilience and adaptation

• Free time for personal reflection beside river

• Workshop: Renewal and Resilience in Leadership

• Dinner focusing on mindful eating practices

• Evening practice on releasing limiting leadership patterns

Day 6: Innovation & Systemic Thinking

• Sunrise riverside meditation

• Breakfast at hotel

• Workshop: Innovation within Constraints - The Bhutanese Model

• Meeting with local community leader on harmony and collective action

• Lunch at organic farm with sustainability discussion

• Systems thinking exercise in natural setting

• Workshop: Applying Systems Approach to Organizational Challenges

• River mindfulness experience

• Special dinner with local specialties

• Evening contemplation on organizational purpose

Day 7: Nature Reflection & Integration

• Early morning gentle yoga and meditation

• Light breakfast

• Guided solo reflection day in natural setting

• Reflective exercises and journaling prompts provided

• Simple packed lunch

• Continuation of solo reflection

• Return for integration circle and sharing

• Workshop: Crystallizing Insights into Action

• Final dinner celebration with cultural performances

• Evening gratitude ceremony with local elders

Day 8: Implementation Planning & Return

• Morning meditation on commitment and follow-through

• Breakfast at hotel

• Workshop: Strategic Implementation Planning

• Individual/team action planning with facilitated support

• Accountability partnership establishment

• Closing ceremony with traditional Bhutanese blessing

• Farewell lunch

• Transfer to Paro International Airport

• Departure with leadership toolkit and implementation plan

Choose from Comfort Accommodations at no additional cost or Luxury Accommodations with an added supplemental cost per night.

After booking, we will send an email requesting a copy of your passport page. Processing takes just a few days.

There are only two airlines, DrukAir and Bhutan Airlines, which fly into Bhutan and only from specific connecting airports (Bangkok, Singapore, New Delhi, Dubai, Kathmandu, Kolkata and a few others). If you would like us to arrange your flight into Bhutan from these connection points, please email us. It is your responsibility, however, to book your flight to one of the connecting airports. From there we handle the rest.

This retreat develops practical leadership capacities across multiple dimensions:

Mindful Leadership: Practices for cultivating presence, awareness, and intentionality in leadership roles and decision-making processes.

Balanced Metrics: Frameworks for integrating financial success with environmental sustainability, social impact, and team wellbeing.

Conscious Communication: Techniques for more authentic, clear, and empathetic communication with teams, customers, and stakeholders.

Purpose-Driven Strategy: Approaches for aligning organizational activities with deeper purpose and meaningful impact.

Cultural Development: Methods for fostering organizational cultures that support both performance and wellbeing.

Resilient Leadership: Practices for maintaining equilibrium and clarity during challenging circumstances and rapid change.