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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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.

Day 1: Arrival & Digital Transition

• Arrival at Paro International Airport

• Traditional Bhutanese welcome ceremony

• Digital disconnection ritual (devices secured)

• Transfer to Thimphu with mindful observation practice

• Check-in at luxury accommodation

• Afternoon rest and acclimatization

• Opening circle: sharing leadership challenges and intentions

• Welcome dinner introducing Bhutanese philosophy

• Evening mindfulness introduction

Day 2: Leadership Presence & Bhutanese Wisdom

• Morning meditation focusing on leadership presence

• Breakfast with mindful eating practice

• Private session with Gross National Happiness expert

• Introduction to Bhutanese governance principles

• Traditional lunch

• Afternoon meeting with Bhutanese business leader

• Personal reflection time in nature

• Group discussion on happiness metrics in organizations

• Dinner with focus on work-life harmony

• Evening meditation practice

Day 3: Clarity in Complexity

• Sunrise meditation practice

• Guided nature walk with mindfulness practice

• Workshop: Decision-making clarity in uncertain environments

• Lunch featuring brain-supporting foods

• One-on-one coaching session (first of three)

• Visit to traditional temple with focus on simplicity

• Personal reflection time

• Group dinner with leadership wisdom sharing

• Evening gentle yoga for stress release

Day 4: Journey to Punakha & Resilience Training

• Morning meditation practice

• Departure for Punakha Valley

• Mindful driving practice through mountain pass

• Picnic lunch with spectacular views

• Arrival at luxury riverside accommodation

• Afternoon workshop on leadership resilience

• River meditation practice

• Traditional hot stone bath therapy

• Dinner focusing on sustainable energy practices

• Evening reflection journaling

Day 5: Vision & Purpose Alignment

• Morning yoga and meditation by the river

• Breakfast with silent awareness practice

• Visit to ancient fortress with leadership history

• Workshop: Aligning organizational and personal purpose

• Traditional lunch with local leaders

• One-on-one coaching session (second of three)

• Personal reflection time in nature

• Group discussion on purposeful leadership

• Special dinner focusing on legacy consideration

• Evening meditation on vision and purpose

Day 6: Authentic Leadership & Communication

• Morning meditation practice

• Visit to local village with community leadership examples

• Mindful leadership observation exercise

• Organic lunch with local produce

• Workshop: Authentic communication in leadership

• Personal reflection time

• Group dialog practice with mindful speaking/listening

• Dinner with discussion on organizational culture

• Evening gentle movement practice

Day 7: Journey to Paro & Integration Preparation

• Morning river meditation

• Scenic drive to Paro with mindfulness practice

• Lunch at traditional restaurant

• Afternoon preparation for Tiger's Nest hike

• One-on-one coaching session (final)

• Personal integration planning time

• Group discussion on implementing insights

• Special dinner with focus on returning to connected life

• Evening meditation on transition

Day 8: Tiger's Nest & Transformational Perspective

• Early breakfast and preparation

• Mindful hiking to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)

• Meditation in this iconic cliffside location

• Contemplative practice on perspective and overview

• Picnic lunch with spectacular views

• Afternoon descent and integration

• Final group circle: commitment to action

• Special farewell dinner celebration

• Evening gratitude practice

Day 9: Integration & Departure

• Morning meditation practice

• Final integration workshop: creating your leadership renewal plan

• Digital reintegration strategy session

• Traditional blessing ceremony

• Lunch and final reflections

• Transfer to Paro International Airport

• Optional digital reconnection

• Departure with renewed leadership perspective

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.Item description