Corporate slow-paced trips – team building at Głęboczek

No more forced team-building or schedules packed to the brim. Slow-style corporate trips make room for genuine rest. At Głęboczek Vine Resort & SPA, they include autumn grape harvesting, seasonal cuisine, a lakeside stay and time to recharge.

Among the vine rows, conversation flows as grapes are picked. At dinner, the aroma of herbs noticed earlier in the hotel garden returns, while meeting the sommelier sparks new stories. The team gets to know one another through a shared activity, has plenty to discuss and decides for itself how to spend the free afternoon.

What creates a slow atmosphere during a corporate team trip?

Slow begins with taking an interest in the place: what grows there, who prepares the food and what life by the lake looks like in different seasons. At Głęboczek, discover it through work in the vineyard, the flavours of the Brodnica Lake District, walks and conversations with people who have helped shape the resort for years.

This approach stems from the idea of slow travel—mindful tourism. You stay longer in one place and give yourself time to get to know it. Leave room in the programme for your own choices too: a morning walk, coffee on the terrace or relaxing with a book.

For the organiser, it is a way to bring together people with different interests. A shared dinner and chosen activity gather the team, while free time lets everyone relax in their own way. Such a trip also suits those who prefer quieter activities and conversation in a smaller group.

Grape harvesting – team-building among the vine rows

Invite your team to the vineyard in autumn. The vineyard specialist shows how to pick grapes, talks about the varieties grown here and explains what determines the harvest date. Participants join in and learn how grape juice is pressed.

A shared activity naturally starts a conversation. One person asks about grape varieties, another compares the harvest with what they know from their own garden. After such an afternoon, the team shares an experience they can return to over dinner.

Working among the vines brings you closer to the beginnings of winemaking, while a tasting in the Wine Cellar reveals its diverse results. The sommelier draws on a collection of wines from various regions, with a special place for wines from the family Płochocki Vineyard in Daromin near Sandomierz. In this way, activities at the Głęboczek vineyard connect with discovering the wider world of wine.

Autumn grape harvesting at Głęboczek follows nature’s rhythm. Agree the date and group programme with the hotel, taking the harvest calendar into account.

Slow food – discover the taste of the place you are visiting

The hotel garden grows tomatoes, pumpkins, courgettes, beetroot and lettuce. Sage, thyme and rosemary add their fragrance, while the vegetable garden is surrounded by an orchard of old apple, pear, cherry and plum varieties. The hotel’s own crops provide some of the ingredients for Głęboczek’s kitchen.

Marian Frankowski, head chef at Morellino Restaurant, creates menus according to the seasons. He uses produce from the hotel garden and local suppliers, including fish from the Brodnica Lake District and regional cheeses. This lets dinner reveal the local area through taste as well.

When preparing your event, ask about seasonal options for the group. Together with the food and beverage team, you can select a menu suited to the dates, the nature of the evening and participants’ preferences. The story behind the ingredients can become part of the meal, especially when guests have already seen the garden where some of the produce comes from.

That is the foundation of slow food: knowing where food comes from, seasonality and respect for producers’ work. Around a shared table, the subject easily turns into a conversation about favourite flavours, travel and home cooking.

Glamping – morning coffee overlooking the lake

Imagine starting the day on a private terrace: the lake and greenery in front of you, coffee in hand, with some time still left before breakfast together. A stay in Głęboczek glamping lets you spend more time outdoors, including before the programme begins.

The four air-conditioned tents have separate sleeping and living areas, private bathrooms with showers and terraces. They are ideal for participants who value closeness to nature and the comfort of prepared accommodation.

Glamping complements the hotel accommodation, so ask about it when planning an intimate event. A quiet zone applies in this part of the resort. Continue conversations around a shared table in the restaurant, and leave the area around the tents for peaceful relaxation.

The lake, bikes and kayaks – time to discover the area

A morning walk by Lake Forbin or Lake Zbiczno is a chance to see the reeds, listen to birds and enjoy the lake before the shared part of the day begins. Later, choose a bike ride with a break by the water or stay on the beach. Adjust the pace to the people you invite.

If your team enjoys kayaking, plan a trip down the Drwęca River. Before choosing a route, discuss participants’ experience, time on the water and conditions with the organiser. Leave room to rest after returning, so the activity becomes an enjoyable part of the day.

A shared outing creates opportunities for conversations in pairs and small groups, including between people from different departments. Participants choose their own topics, take breaks and discover the area at their own pace.

From relaxation at the SPA to a peaceful night

After several hours outdoors, it is time for a warm bath, massage or a moment of rest. At Głęboczek, guests can enjoy pools, a jacuzzi, saunas and the Brodnica Baths. Vine SPA reflects the character of the place through massages and rituals inspired by vinotherapy.

Let participants choose how to spend this part of their stay. Some may go to the pool, others choose a treatment or return to their room with a book. If the company is offering employees massages, book appointments in advance so everyone can plan their afternoon calmly.

Rest continues after dinner. Finish the business part at the agreed time and give the team time to sleep, then begin the next morning without an early gathering. This approach reflects sleep tourism—travel with good sleep in mind. When booking, discuss with the hotel how rooms are located in relation to evening meeting areas.

How can you plan a programme the team will enjoy?

Choose an experience that best suits your group. In autumn, build the event around grape harvesting and seasonal cuisine. In warmer months, combine a lakeside stay with cycling or kayaking. Match workshops, a meeting with the sommelier and SPA time to participants’ interests.

With two nights, dedicate the first evening to arrival and dinner. The next day, plan the main activity, any business meeting and a longer break before the shared meal. Leave the final morning for breakfast and a relaxed preparation for the journey home.

Before finalising the details, ask employees how they would like to spend this time. Their answers will help you choose activities they will enjoy and balance the shared programme with relaxation.

Plan your corporate trip to Głęboczek. Tell us whom you are inviting, when you are coming and what interests your team most. Based on this, we can discuss accommodation, menus and experiences that will give the event a slow character.

FAQ – slow-style corporate trips

What teams are best suited to slow-style team-building?
Consider this format when you want to give employees time to talk and rest after an intensive project. It may also appeal to remote teams or teams based in different branches. Before booking, ask participants about their preferences so you can choose activities suited to the group.

Do everyone have to take part in the same activities?
The programme can combine shared activities with time at leisure. Dinner or a selected workshop brings the team together, while a free afternoon lets everyone choose between a walk, the SPA and individual relaxation. Adjust the details to the purpose of the event and organisational possibilities.

When should we book corporate grape harvesting?
Contact the hotel while planning your autumn stay. The harvest date depends on grape ripeness, so agree the programme directly with the Głęboczek team. Do not treat grape harvesting as an attraction available throughout autumn.

Can glamping accommodate the whole team?
That depends on the number of participants and accommodation availability. The area has four tents and can supplement the group’s accommodation. Tell the hotel how many people are coming and your preferred accommodation arrangement so it can suggest the right solution.