The team retreat at a glance:
- The company: Intrinsic Digital
- Midstay’s role: End-to-end planning, venue sourcing, logistics management, itinerary design, and on-site coordination.
- Retreat destination & duration: Cancún, Mexico | 3 nights, 4 days
- Retreat goal: To connect a fully remote team, strengthen relationships, and align on goals.
- Participants: 50 team members.
- Retreat schedule: A balanced program of workshops, competitive team building activities, and relaxation time.
- Results: Stronger team bonds, clearer alignment, creative thinking.
“They [Midstay] did an amazing job of giving us a bunch of different options. The upfront planning was the most impressive!”
– Matthew Kilmurry, Founder & CEO of Intrinsic Digital
About Intrinsic Digital
Intrinsic Digital is a brand holding company helping clients drive location-based awareness with digital marketing assets within apartment, hotel, restaurant, and retail sectors. As the company grows with a fully remote workforce, their leadership needed in-person team moments to strengthen relationships and align on long-term strategy.
This was the second time Intrinsic Digital hosted a team retreat with Midstay, after previously bringing their team to the Philippines in 2025, which you can read more about here!
The challenge: connecting a fully remote team
Primary challenge: Their team members work remotely across locations which makes it difficult to:
- Build deep personal relationships
- Share spontaneous ideas
- Align on goals in a collaborative environment
- Strengthen company culture
Midstay helped Intrinsic Digital to create a team retreat that would:
- Bring the team together in person
- Include competitive yet inclusive team building activities
- Blend tourist experience with structured workshops
- Provide moments to think strategically about the year ahead
Why Cancún was the ideal destination
Cancún had the right mix of:
- Easy accessibility
- Beautiful surroundings that inspire creativity
- Nature for outdoor team building and wellness activities
- Cultural and leisure experiences in between work sessions
The atmosphere encouraged both team bonding and productivity, which provided the team with surroundings to engage effectively in workshops and fun team activities.
The ultimate retreat venue
The team stayed at one of our 5-star venue partners, the Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa. This hotel offers all the amenities teams need to have an unforgettable company retreat experience:
- Big rooms and top amenities
- Conference and event facilities for workshops
- Multiple restaurants and social spaces
- Outdoor pools, fitness center and spa
- Private beach, perfect for team building activities
Midstay’s handpicked network of top venue partners ensures companies are matched with venues that encourage their operational, cultural, and strategic goals and create environments that support meaningful team outcomes.
How Midstay designed the team retreat
The company retreat was carefully designed by our experts to balance:
- Internal & external workshops
- Competitive team building activities
- Wellness and relaxation
- Social events and networking
This itinerary made sure that every day contributed to both team bonding and business alignment.
Team retreat schedule overview
Day 1: Arrival and connection
- Team arrivals and hotel transfers
- Welcome lunch and branded SWAG distribution
- Ice-breaker activity to help team members connect
- Sunset cocktails and welcome dinner
Outcome: Participants quickly transitioned from travel mode into a collaborative, social environment.
Day 2: Learning and collaboration
- External business workshop sessions
- Team lunch and networking
- Scavenger hunt team building activity
- Group dinner
Outcome: Workshops sparked strategic discussions, while activities strengthened collaboration and friendly competition.
Day 3: Alignment and team bonding
- Morning yoga session
- Internal work sessions and photo headshots
- Awards and recognition
- Team challenge on the beach
- Gala dinner
Outcome: Aligning the team and celebrating achievements, reinforcing motivation and morale amongst the employees.
Day 4: Reflection and departure
- Team breakfast
- Free time and informal networking
- Final lunch and departures
Outcome: Participants left energized, connected, and aligned on the year ahead.
How Midstay ensured success
- Our dedicated retreat planning team designed a tailored program aligned with Intrinsic Digital’s goals.
- Structured frameworks ensured a balance between productivity and engagement.
- Our partnerships with vetted venues and activity providers ensured quality and reliability.
- Clear itineraries and transparent planning processes.
- Dedicated on-site coordinators.
- Safety standards and contingency planning for international travel.
These elements allowed Intrinsic Digital’s leadership to focus entirely on their team and internal goals rather than logistics.
Results and impact
The retreat supported the team in multiple areas to create:
- Stronger connections across remote employees
- Open communication and idea sharing
- Greater clarity and alignment around goals
- Renewed motivation and enthusiasm across the team
The combination of workshops, activities, and social time creates a lasting impact that lasts far after the retreat itself.
Why team retreats work for remote companies
For fully distributed, remote or hybrid companies, corporate retreats provide:
- Face-to-face collaboration that improves trust
- Strategic alignment in a focused environment
- Cultural reinforcement and team identity
- Creative thinking outside the daily workflow
- Improved team bonds and connections
Our Midstay experts design retreats specifically to deliver these outcomes in measurable ways.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What size teams can Midstay support?
Midstay organizes retreats for teams ranging from leadership groups to large multi-department events of hundreds of participants.
How long should a team retreat be?
Many retreats we host last at least 3-5 days to allow time for travel, workshops, and meaningful team bonding.
Can company retreats have both work sessions and team building activities?
Yes definitely! Most teams want a mix of both. Midstay’s experts specialize in creating corporate retreats that balance productivity with relaxation and team building activities to maximize engagement and outcomes.
How far in advance should you plan a team retreat?
3-6 months in advance is a good measure to be able to secure the best packages for venues, activities, and travel arrangements – but with the help of our Midstay retreat experts, we can plan your retreat both shorter and longer in advance than that!
Planning a team retreat like Intrinsic Digital
A successful retreat requires:
- Clear goals and outcomes
- The right destination and venue
- A structured but flexible agenda
- Seamless logistics and on-site coordination
Midstay brings all these elements together to create corporate retreats that deliver real business impact, and not only memorable experiences.
Secure your own team retreat experience
If you are looking to strengthen team connections, align your team, and accelerate progress toward your goals, our Midstay retreat experts help you design a team retreat tailored to your organization.
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