RT @VenturePill: On this week's dose, we host @Stolzy4, CEO and Co-Founder of @TeamFlok, a comprehensive corporate retreat planner tailored…

A few behind-the-scenes 📸 from the Storm Ventures retreat to Monterey Bay, California...planned end-to-end by Flok. Learn more:

Get a run-down of the factors we consider when advising on where to go — plus a list of the 20 best destinations across the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe.

See a hotel that catches your eye for a company retreat? Let us know! Our hotel team has years of experience in the industry and can help you negotiate concessions, know what to ask for in contract negotiations, & land better pricing deals, regardless of your team's size.

Not sure where to bring your team for a company offsite? Or how to begin vetting venues? We've got you covered. Learn more:

"To build trust, relationships, & depth in remote-first teams, you’ve got to meet in person. There’s no way around that. It changes the way you interact with each other. There’s more ease to communication because there’s more layers of understanding."

#2 on our list of team-building activities for company retreats? @Topgolf

“Flok helped us arrange lodging & transportation, including flights & ground transportation, so we were able to save a lot of time & stress. And hopefully this is something we will be doing on an annual basis. It’s important for the team to connect.”

When they weren’t working, the @ready.net team was either eating at restaurants throughout Boston (including sushi at Douzo & ice cream from New City Microcreamery) or out & about exploring (duck tour included). Read more about their retreat:

"It was an amazing moment when we all toured the Parthenon and took a huge group photo in front of it. That was the first time we had everyone in one place, and it was incredible to see our size and everyone’s smiling faces." — Alyssa Welch, @CustomerIO

The Pittman (from @Kimpton) is one of our top hotels for team offsites in Dallas for the Beaux Arts exterior, cozy onsite American tavern, outdoor deck, and expansive meeting space filled with natural light. Learn more:

“Because we are fully distributed & remote, getting the opportunity for everyone to meet in-person goes a long way towards building a stronger culture for the future.” Learn more about the @slateteams retreat 🌴

The highlight of @newculturefoods' Napa retreat? A farm-to-table dinner at PRESS. "The food was wonderful, the ambiance was great, and Christine from Flok made sure we had a private dining room with a special menu that was printed out." Learn more:

Considering Austin for your team retreat? Check out Hotel Magdalena, a design-forward property with 89 rooms & a full-service restaurant. Fun fact: the property sits at varying elevations to pay homage to the slopes of Barton Springs 🍃 Learn more:

Whether you’re based in Texas and looking for an escape or simply eyeing Austin, Dallas, or another city as a possible meeting spot, you can’t go wrong. Here's our shortlist of 8 Flok-vetted and approved corporate retreat locations across the state.

"It's admittedly hard to quantify the value and the return on investment. But for us, culture is everything. We are so big on collaboration, so spending a couple of days together is a no-brainer."

The importance of positive acknowledgment at work has been widely studied, with research indicating that it improves happiness while decreasing turnover. In a hybrid work environment, many companies are turning to retreats as a way to do just this.

Ready to get your team together? Get your retreat proposals as early as Tuesday, 9/13.

“We had so many fun activities, from our first in-person all-hands to karaoke night, but definitely what the whole team enjoyed the most was the day trip to Balandra Beach."

.@MavenHQ had 2 primary goals for their Costa Rica retreat: 1. Team building & getting to know each other 2. Allocating time for discussions & brainstorms that are best to have in person Learn more: