The Boston Consulting Group, a global management consulting firm advising organizations on strategy and transformation, turned to Naboo to organize a corporate retreat for 9 participants.
Arriving the Sunday evening before the retreat and staying through the following Tuesday afternoon, the client expected a venue that would be ready for productive work first thing Monday morning. The brief called for full-board catering across breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, reliable Wi‑Fi and dedicated workspaces, accommodation arrangements within a compact set of rooms, and a calm, green setting, ideally with a pool and complementary on-site services, while avoiding late-night evening programming. The chosen site, Le Manoir de Vacheresses in Nogent‑le‑Roi, had to offer the right mix of privacy and conviviality so the group could move between focused sessions and informal exchanges.
Naboo responded by managing the logistical details to reflect the client’s intent: securing the Manoir to match the requested ambiance, coordinating arrivals and departures to ensure the team was operational Monday morning, and organizing full-board meals alongside reliable connectivity and adaptable work areas. By aligning rooming plans with the venue’s layout, arranging access to leisure facilities, and respecting the client’s preference for a serene, work-centered programme, Naboo enabled a retreat that achieved its cohesion objective.
Le Manoir de Vacheresses
Le Manoir de Vacheresses has a calm, countryside charm that helps visitors switch off from daily routines. Surrounded by green landscapes and the sounds of nature, the venue offers a change of scenery useful for fostering creativity and collaboration. With its traditional architecture and welcoming atmosphere, it provides a suitable backdrop for a Corporate Retreat focused on improving team dynamics.
The venue combines functionality with comfort, featuring workspaces designed to support focus and productivity. Communal areas provide spaces for informal interactions, allowing participants to relax and connect after brainstorming sessions. The overall layout is flexible, accommodating both structured meetings and casual gatherings, making Le Manoir de Vacheresses a suitable setting for professional work and team building.
The Boston consulting group delivers a cohesion-focused corporate retreat
The Boston Consulting Group’s corporate retreat, held from the evening of July 6 to the afternoon of July 8, was designed with a clear objective of cohesion. Naboo’s planning translated that brief into a focused, well-paced experience that balanced productive on-site work with informal moments for relationship-building. Across the two full days on site, the retreat met its aim of bringing the team together in a relaxed, green setting with full-board catering and functional workspaces, leaving organizers and participants satisfied with the overall outcome.
Key factors supporting the retreat’s success emerged in client feedback: the venue’s flexible layout and outdoor spaces allowed the group to dine outside and enjoy the weather, while access to a pool provided downtime that supported informal bonding. The catering was noted for attentive service and good food, which helped create shared moments that strengthened team connection. Taken together, these elements produced an experience that was both productive and enjoyable.
The host was very flexible; we had no complaints. We were able to eat outside every day, the weather was good, and we got to enjoy the pool. The venue met our needs and the group was pleased.
Naboo’s coordination was reported as instrumental in delivering that experience. By working closely with the venue and the caterer, Naboo secured practical flexibility from the host and ensured catering arrangements matched the group’s needs. This attentive coordination, combined with clear communication before and during the retreat, resulted in smooth daily rhythms and a sense that logistics were handled reliably. The client indicated they would use Naboo again.
The caterer was kind and the food was good; we had no complaints. We even obtained a cake recipe from them, which was appreciated.
The retreat unfolded as planned: arrival on Sunday evening to be ready for Monday, with breakfasts, lunches, and dinners provided and work-ready spaces available for daytime focus. The schedule allowed for concentrated collaboration interspersed with relaxed outdoor meals and pool time, creating natural opportunities for informal exchange that complemented the structured work. This rhythm, operational mornings, communal lunches, and relaxed afternoons, helped the team meet its cohesion objective.
The tangible outcome matches the positive feedback: participants awarded a top rating (5/5) and the client gave Naboo a strong recommendation (10/10), accompanied by the comment that they would certainly call on Naboo again.
Book your corporate retreat with Naboo now
When the objective is uninterrupted strategic planning and deeper team connection, the environment must be chosen carefully. A Corporate Retreat in the countryside offers a blend of calm and professional function, removing distractions while supporting engagement. We offer several locations for this type of retreat, allowing you to choose the ideal rural setting. Find out more about our Countryside Corporate Retreat here.
Plan with Naboo and follow The Boston Consulting Group’s example: go on a trip, come back as a team.