The retreat in summary:
- Company: Intrinsic Digital (Digital Marketing / Brand Holding Company)
- Team size: 33 remote team members
- Location: Boracay, Philippines
- Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
- Primary goal: Bringing a fully remote team together to build real relationships and align for the year ahead
- Midstay’s role: End-to-end retreat planning, logistics, venue sourcing, itinerary design, and on-site coordination
“They did an amazing job of helping us to plan every aspect of it […] to build an entire program. This is the second time we’re doing it as well because it’s just been so great”
– Matthew Kilmurry, Founder & CEO of Intrinsic Digital
Why do fully remote companies need in-person team retreats?
Because virtual collaboration has limits.
Intrinsic Digital is a fully remote digital marketing brand holding company, serving apartment, hotel, restaurant, and retail sectors through advanced geofencing and digital marketing strategies. Their CEO, Matthew Kilmurry, has decades of experience in digital marketing – but even the best systems and tools can’t replace real human connection.
Intrinsic Digital is a recurring client at Midstay and this retreat was the third one they have planned with us! You can find their two previous retreats that we organized here:
Intrinsic Digital 2025 Retreat in Boracay
Intrinsic Digital 2026 Retreat in Cancún
The challenge: connecting 33 remote team members across locations
Intrinsic Digital’s leadership wanted to:
- Strengthen personal relationships within the team
- In-person strategic discussions
- Blend structured workshops with team bonding
- Reinforce culture in a distributed environment
Why Boracay was the destination for this company offsite
Boracay was picked as the retreat destination because of its accessibility, relaxation, and energizing natural surroundings, creating a balanced environment for workshops and team bonding.
For a remote digital marketing team that spends most days behind screens, Boracay offered something essential: beautiful environment, top facilities, team building adventures, and space for communication and alignment.
This destination directly supported Intrinsic Digital’s retreat goals of bonding and planning.
The venue
Intrinsic Digital stayed at our team retreat venue partner Discovery Shores Boracay, a luxury beachfront resort in Station 1, the island’s most refined stretch.
This venue was chosen because it has:
- Dedicated meeting facilities for workshops
- Large, comfortable suites
- Direct beachfront access for activities
- On-site restaurants for group dining
- Spa, fitness center, and pool
- Reliable Wi-Fi and business center
Company offsites require infrastructure that supports structured workshops, efficient transportation and team building activities, which is why our venue partners are always handpicked by our team experts to ensure they are optimized for excellent operation.
Overview of the company retreat itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival, icebreakers & immediate connection
After airport arrivals and hotel check-in, the team gathered for:
- Welcome lunch and SWAG distribution
- Sunset cocktails
- Ice-breaking dinner
Day 2: Strategy + high-energy bonding
Morning:
- External business workshop
- Focused strategy discussions
- Photoshoot session for brand and internal culture
Afternoon:
- Party Boat Team Bonding Experience
Evening:
- Group dinner
Workshops contributed to team alignment and the boat activity incorporated energy and team bonding. It was an intentional schedule to increase team productivity by making teams feel psychologically safe and socially connected
Day 3: Team adventure, collaboration & celebration
Morning:
- Paraw sailing and snorkeling team building activity
- Shared outdoor adventure
Afternoon:
- Internal work session
- Strategic alignment discussions
Evening:
- Farewell gala dinner with DJ performance
Day 4: Reflection & departure
- Team breakfast
- Informal networking
- Airport shuttles
How Midstay Ensured a Seamless Corporate Retreat Experience
- Dedicated corporate retreat planning team
- Tailored retreat framework aligned to Intrinsic Digital’s goals
- Structured workshop and bonding balance
- On-the-ground Philippine operations team
- Long-standing venue and activity partnerships
- Contingency planning for international travel
- Clear itineraries
- Safety standards and easy logistics
Logistics ran smoothly thanks to our on-ground operations team that managed transfers, timing, and contingencies on-site so the leadership didn’t have to worry about anything during the offsite.
The Outcome
The team retreat was designed to directly impact:
- Stronger interpersonal relationships
- Increased collaboration
- Clearer alignment around company and strategy
- Higher motivation levels post-retreat
- More fluid communication across remote workflows
Why Corporate Retreats Work for Fully Remote Teams
Research and our experience in organizing company offsites for global teams show that:
- Face-to-face interaction accelerates trust
- Shared experiences reduce communication friction
- Environment impacts strategic thinking
- Informal moments often create breakthrough ideas
For remote companies, retreats are strategic investments in culture and alignment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long should a corporate retreat be?
For remote teams traveling internationally, 3–5 days allows enough time for workshops, bonding, and meaningful connection.
Can you combine workshops and team building?
Yes, you should! The best corporate retreats blend structured work sessions with fun team bonding.
How far in advance should you plan a retreat?
3-6 months is ideal to get the best packages, especially for international destinations, though our team can accommodate shorter timelines.
What size teams can Midstay support?
From small leadership teams to multi-department groups of hundreds!
How do you ensure logistics run smoothly internationally?
Through our vetted venue partners, local on-site operations teams, clear itineraries, and experienced team experts.
Plan a team retreat with Midstay like Intrinsic Digital
A successful corporate retreat requires:
- Clear goals
- The right destination
- The right venue
- Structured yet flexible agenda
- Seamless logistics
- On-site coordination
Midstay brings all of these together so your leadership team can focus on alignment and not administration.
If you’re leading a fully remote or hybrid company and want to:
- Strengthen team relationships
- Improve OKR alignment
- Increase collaboration
- Reinforce culture
- Engage your people
We’re here to help!
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