Corporate Experiences

Different conversations happen outdoors

Some of the best ideas don't happen around a boardroom table.

When we step away from emails, meeting rooms and constant distractions, people think differently. Conversations become more open, creativity flows more naturally, and teams have the space to reconnect with each other and with the bigger picture.

At Summit Roots, we create bespoke outdoor experiences that combine the proven benefits of time in nature with practical learning, team development and meaningful conversations. Whether your aim is to improve wellbeing, strengthen relationships, develop leaders or tackle a business challenge, we'll build an experience around your objectives.

From half-day sessions in the Surrey Hills to multi-day adventures in the UK's National Parks, every event is designed specifically for your team.

Summit Roots Corporate Experiences - Team Building

Outdoor Team Development

Build stronger teams by sharing meaningful experiences together.

Our outdoor team days are about much more than traditional team building. They create opportunities for colleagues to slow down, work together, learn something new and enjoy time away from the pressures of everyday work.

Activities can include:
Guided walks tailored to your team
Navigation using maps and compass
Natural navigation techniques
Outdoor problem-solving challenges
Woodland skills
Wildlife, ecology and local history
Time to reflect, talk and reconnect

The result is a day that develops confidence, strengthens relationships and creates lasting shared memories—while giving everyone the chance to experience the restorative benefits of being outdoors.

Whether you're welcoming new team members, celebrating success or investing in employee wellbeing, we'll design an experience that feels purposeful, enjoyable and memorable.

Outdoor Strategy & Problem Solving

Change the environment. Change the conversation.

Some business challenges need fresh thinking rather than another meeting room.

Drawing on many years in senior corporate roles, I work with leadership teams to facilitate strategic discussions, explore complex challenges and help unlock new perspectives—all while walking through inspiring natural landscapes.

Walking side by side encourages more open conversation, better listening and clearer thinking. The changing environment naturally stimulates creativity and often helps teams see opportunities they may have missed indoors.

Before each session, we'll spend time understanding your objectives. This typically includes a planning meeting and review of any relevant information (under NDA where required), allowing me to design a structured day around your priorities.

Together we'll create an environment where your team can:

Explore strategic challenges from fresh perspectives
Generate new ideas and opportunities
Improve collaboration and decision making
Build alignment around shared goals
Leave with practical actions, not just good conversations

Outdoor sessions can be delivered throughout the year, with sheltered locations and wet-weather options available when needed.

Corporate Wellbeing

Give your people permission to slow down

Modern working life rarely leaves room to think, breathe or simply be present.

Constant notifications, back-to-back meetings and long hours can leave people feeling mentally tired, disconnected and running on empty. Time spent in nature offers something increasingly rare — the opportunity to pause, reset and return with renewed energy and perspective.

At Summit Roots, we create outdoor wellbeing experiences that help people reconnect with themselves, with their colleagues and with the natural world.

These aren't boot camps or endurance challenges. They're carefully designed days that encourage people to slow their pace, notice more, and experience the proven benefits of spending time outdoors.

What to expect

Each wellbeing experience is tailored to your organisation and can include:

Guided walks in beautiful natural surroundings
Nature-based mindfulness and quiet reflection
Forest bathing and sensory awareness
Wildlife and nature interpretation
Gentle outdoor skills
Time for conversation away from the workplace
Space to simply enjoy being outdoors

There is no pressure to achieve a summit or cover a certain distance. The focus is on creating an enjoyable experience that leaves people feeling refreshed, reconnected and re-energised.

Why it works

Research consistently shows that spending time in nature can help to:

Reduce stress and mental fatigue
Improve mood and emotional wellbeing
Increase focus and creativity
Encourage better conversations and stronger relationships
Build resilience and support long-term wellbeing

Sometimes the greatest benefit comes from something very simple — stepping away from the workplace and giving people the time and space to breathe.

A different kind of wellbeing day

Having spent many years in corporate leadership roles, I understand the pressures that people and organisations face. As a qualified Mental Health First Aider and Mountain Leader, I've seen first-hand how time in nature can help people regain perspective, build resilience and return to work feeling more connected and engaged.

Every organisation is different, so every wellbeing experience is designed around your people, your objectives and the time you have available.

Whether you're looking for a half-day reset in the Surrey Hills or a multi-day retreat in one of the UK's National Parks, we'll create an experience that leaves a lasting impact long after the walk has finished.

Corporate Enquiries

Interested in this for your team? Get in touch to discuss your requirements and we can put together a bespoke event.