RETREATS
The Alpine Story
Escape to the pristine forests of the Pohorje hills for a complete mind and body detox, where deep nature meets authentic local culture.
Staying at the Pohorje Wellbeing Resort, you will find yourself fully immersed in a tranquil alpine sanctuary designed to melt away everyday stress.
This retreat experience focuses on total rejuvenation through active wellness and fresh mountain air. Disconnect to reconnect during serene digital detox walks through towering pine trees, or challenge yourself with exhilarating bike rides and hikes up to traditional mountain huts like Mariborska koča.
Beyond the trails, Pohorje offers a rich immersion into regional culture and culinary traditions. You can participate in a hands-on Pohorski piskar hotpot cooking competition, taste the heritage of local wine cellars, and even experience a traditional river raft ride down the river. It is a place where you can leave a lasting, positive footprint by planting a company tree, and finish each evening celebrating with vibrant, themed gatherings or unwinding in the resort's thermal wellness waters.
The ultimate alpine escape to recharge your spirit, bond with your team, and embrace nature.
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EXAMPLE OF A 3 DAY ALPINE STORY, TEAM OF 30 PEOPLE. THEME "DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT" |
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DAY 1 Welcome and relax |
- Welcome day 8-10 AM - Coffee break and standing lunch - Walking meeting or digital detox hours - Dinner at the hotel *Trivia night or Pohorje Activity |
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DAY 2 Sport and culinary |
- Hike or bike from hotel to Mariborska or Ruška koča - Local lunch in Mariborska or Ruška koča - Hike or bike back to the hotel - Culinary competition Pohorski piskar *Optional wellness/free time instead of culinary competition - Themed party (50 shades of green, DJ party) |
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DAY 3 Sightseeing |
- Maribor sightseeing (River draft, wine cellar visit) - Plant a company tree - Wellness or free time |
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COMPANY PROMO |
3-day retreat short movie completely licenced for a company promo use. |
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PRICE PER PERSON |
Calculated on request / depending on group size,season and accommodation selection |
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The Adriatic Story
Discover Istria from every angle - whether your team is unwinding along the sunlit Adriatic coastline or immersing themselves in the rich culinary traditions and rolling hills of the inland countryside.
THE ISTRIAN COASTAL STORY
Summer Edition | Sun, Sea & Connection
Escape to the sunlit Adriatic coastline of Istria, where crystal-clear waters, hidden bays, and charming seaside towns create the perfect backdrop for team connection and renewal.
Staying in a carefully selected accommodation, your team experiences Mediterranean rhythm, where the sea sets the pace and conversations flow naturally.
This edition focuses on coastal living ; boat excursions, fishing villages and seafood traditions.
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EXAMPLE OF A 3 DAY ISTRIAN COASTAL STORY, TEAM to 30 PEOPLE THEME “CONNECT – EXPLORE – RESET” |
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DAY 1 Connect and arrive |
- Arrival and check-in at accommodation - Program overview and alignment - Dinner at traditional local konoba - Informal evening networking |
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DAY 2 Explore and experience |
- Boat excursion along the Istrian coast - Lunch at traditional seaside konoba/restaurant - Free time for relaxation by the sea or some workshop - Dinner by the coast |
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DAY 3 Reset and reflect |
- Morning by the sea (swim, coffee & slow start) - Optional coastal activity (kayak / boat / panoramic tour) - Closing reflection session - Check-out and departure |
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COMPANY PROMO |
3-day retreat short movie fully licensed for company use and internal/external branding purposes |
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PRICE PER PERSON |
Calculated on request / depending on group size,season and accommodation selection |
THE ISTRIAN HERITAGE STORY
Spring / Autumn Edition | Culture, Nature & Authentic Istria
Explore the rolling hills, medieval towns, vineyards, olive groves, and countryside estates of inland Istria , where tradition, craftsmanship, and authentic local life define the experience.
Staying in a carefully selected countryside accommodation, the focus shifts to grounding, cultural immersion, and deeper team connection through shared experiences and storytelling.
This edition is ideal for spring and autumn, when Istria reveals its most authentic rhythm - intimate, calm, and deeply experiential.
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EXAMPLE OF A 3 DAY ISTRIAN HERITAGE STORY, TEAM OF 30 PEOPLE THEME “CONNECT – EXPLORE – RESET” |
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DAY 1 Connect and arrive |
- Arrival and check-in at accommodation - Program overview and alignment - Dinner at traditional local konoba - Informal evening networking |
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DAY 2 Explore and experience |
- Breakfast in accommodation - Visit to some medieval town, castle... - Authentic Istria experience (olive oil farm / local producer / estate visit) - Traditional Istrian lunch at agrotourism - Free time for rest or informal networking - Istrian culinary workshop (team pasta making experience) and dinner |
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DAY 3 Reset and reflect |
- Breakfast in accommodation - Outdoor experience (buggy safari or light nature tour through Istria) - Check-out and departure |
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COMPANY PROMO |
3-day retreat short movie fully licensed for company use and internal/external branding purposes |
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PRICE PER PERSON |
Calculated on request / depending on group size,season and accommodation selection |
Ready to talk about your Adriatic retreat?
A 30-minute call is the fastest way to find out if AAR is right for your team. Please, fill out the introductionary questionaire at least 1 day before our meeting. 👉 FILL OUT THE FORM HERE.
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From Alps to Adriatic
Alps to Adriatic is our cross-border signature retreat. It moves your team from the Slovenian Alps to the Croatian Adriatic in a single continuous journey, crossing two countries in a region where the geography itself does the storytelling.
We operate on both sides of the border with our own teams and partners, which is what makes the cross-border experience deliverable. Few other retreat agencies in Europe can credibly run this.
Duration 7-10 days:
The fully-allocated version. You decide how the days are distributed - 4 days cycling Slovenia and 5 days on the Croatian coast, or 2 days in Slovenian wine country and 7 days in Istria, or any other balance. More activities, deeper immersion, more flexibility within the cross-border frame.
What's included:
Pre-retreat design call
All accommodation on both sides of the border
Cross-border transfers (including the crossing day, which is part of the experience)
All meals, with regional gastronomy as a connecting thread through both countries
Curated activities at each base, Slovenia and Croatia.
On-the-ground host throughout
Post-retreat recap document and photo gallery
Best for:
Distributed teams of 15-50 people (up to 100 for the right brief)
Annual team retreats and all-hands gatherings
Milestone leadership offsites where the experience itself is the message
Ambitious team-building moments (post-acquisition, cultural reset, big strategic transitions)
Teams that have done the obvious European destinations and want something genuinely different
Alpe Adria retreat sounds interesting?
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Custom Retreats
When none of the signatures quite fit.
Any country, any duration, any focus.
This typically applies to:
Retreats with very specific themes (e.g. a deep cycling-only retreat, a gastronomy-led retreat, a wellness-focused retreat)
Cross-border retreats outside the standard Alps to Adriatic arc
Single-country retreats longer than 5 days or shorter than 3
Teams with non-standard constraints (large size, specific accessibility needs, unusual dates)
Companies who already have a clear vision they want help executing
Companies who have no idea what they want but know they need a retreat
How custom retreats are different from the signatures:
Longer discovery process (60-minute call instead of 30)
Three concept directions in the initial proposal, instead of one
More design time built into the planning
More decisions live with you - you shape the retreat actively, we execute it
What stays the same:
All inclusions of a signature retreat (venue, accommodation, transport, meals, activities, host)
Same level of on-the-ground delivery
Same regional expertise and partner network
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