THE MANAGEMENT LAB @ FOUNDRY FARM
An off-site oasis
✔ A catalyst for strategic brilliance
✔Amplify creativity tenfold
✔ Serene New Forest Sanctuary
✔ Distinctive and unconventional
✔ Conveniently accessible from London
Why are in-person executive leadership retreats important?
Corporate executive retreats primarily focus on strengthening team cohesion, bringing several key benefits:
- To address complex interpersonal dynamics beyond the scope of online interactions.
- Align Priorities. Ensure consensus on long-term goals, vision, and key projects.
- Develop a Unified Strategy. Create joint action plans to break silos and align objectives.
- Strengthen Bonds. Build stronger executive relationships, trust, and open communication.
- Facilitate Open Conversations. Tackle tough issues in a safe space, encouraging honest feedback.
- Celebrate Achievements. Boost morale and acknowledge individual contributions.
Bonus Reason:
- Enhance Resilience: Equip the team with tools to handle future challenges and navigate uncertainty effectively.
Effective leadership offsite requires careful planning, clear goals, and engaging activities.
On-site dining
We serve lunch onsite in The Underloft @ Foundry Farm. The transformed lower level of the hay loft, complete with a wood burner, offers a cosy setting to savour gastro-pub cuisine, freshly prepared by our in-house chefs using locally sourced farm produce.
Stunning Location for Corporate Retreats
Located just 2 hours from London, Foundry Farm is conveniently close to Salisbury and Southampton. Accessing your corporate retreat site is effortless, thanks to the nearby A36 and M27. Foundry Farm offers ample onsite parking for all guests. Salisbury (20 mins) and Southampton Airport Parkway (25 mins) are the nearest train stations for those who prefer public transport. Southampton Airport (25 mins) offers a local alternative to London Heathrow (90 mins) for domestic and international flights. Helicopters, by prior approval, we may need to move some cattle.
Exciting activities surround our location, including day trips to Salisbury, Winchester, or Lyndhurst culinary hotspots. For nature enthusiasts, the stunning landscapes of the New Forest National Park are a must-visit.
Things to do near Foundry Farm
FAQs
Is the menu always the same?
Our lunchtime meals change daily, based on availability and seasonality.
Do you cater for dietary requirements?
We primarily offer a menu featuring chicken in our main dishes alongside various vegetables. However, we are flexible and happy to accommodate pescatarian, vegetarian/vegan, or gluten-free options upon request.
What else happens at Foundry Farm?
At Foundry Farm, there’s always something happening. You might encounter cows upon arrival, pigs tussling in the distance, wild birds, or chickens coming to say hello or even be greeted by our friendly chocolate Labradors Monty and Gracie.
What if the car park is full?
There is always enough space to park, even at capacity.