As workplaces evolve and employee wellbeing becomes more of a priority, the days of stuffy, boring, back-to-back meetings are (hopefully) behind us. Successful meetings, held by those who want to work smarter, not harder, are increasingly built around energy, engagement, and well-being. What is the outcome of this focus shift? Increased productivity, renewed focus, and a team that thrives and delivers.
So, how can you bring wellness into your work gatherings without sacrificing the business agenda? Here are six ways to incorporate wellness into your meetings. Simple, impactful ideas to make your next meeting successful AND good for body and soul from Amelia Reid, our Sales Manager at the Clarion Hotel Charlecote Pheasant.
STEP OUTSIDE
First on my list of six ways to incorporate wellness into your meetings is an easy, quick-fix option. Why keep ideas boxed into a boardroom when you’re surrounded by open countryside?
The Clarion Hotel Charlecote Pheasant is not only a leading conference venue in Warwickshire, but we are also lucky enough to be flanked by beautiful green space and gardens, perfect for bringing fresh air to your meetings. Our extensive grounds have hosted plenty of successful team-building days. Giant teepees and marquees make for the ideal outdoor meeting space. And with the addition of car parking on site and a central UK location, the Hotel is a perfect venue for bringing teams together in the great outdoors.
On a smaller scale, why not take mind-mapping sessions out for a wander? Our grounds offer an excellent space for teams to stretch their legs while talking strategy in a walking meeting. Let the sunlight recharge their creativity.
Science shows that time outdoors boosts creativity, reduces stress, and encourages deeper thinking. Win-win.
UPGRADE THE COFFEE BREAKS
Coffee and biscuits offer a quick caffeine and sugar pick-me-up, whilst delicious, have short-lived effects. Upgrade the refreshments at your next meeting to include options that nourish and reinvigorate your team, with longer-lasting benefits.
Think herbal teas, protein-packed baked snacks, seasonal fruit platters, and light bites that fuel focus rather than a temporary sugar high (and inevitable crash). Why not order brain food snacks like walnuts, blueberries, dark chocolate, and boiled eggs into the mix? Include options high in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, hummus, red peppers, or kiwi, to help boost immune support and reduce fatigue.
NOURISHING FOOD AND HYDRATION
Great ideas need the proper nourishment to fuel them. One of the most potent ways to support wellbeing in meetings is through wholesome, energising catering options and encouraging proper hydration.
Swap heavy, highly processed lunches for thoughtful menus with ingredients that fuel the body and mind for optimum performance. Some ideas could include nourishing bowls filled with grains, roasted vegetables, seeds, and lean protein. Alternatively, try Poke bowls filled with salmon, avocado, seaweed, and edamame – they’re packed with superfoods, Omega-3 oils, and good fats.
Pair these with hydration stations stocked with infused waters—cucumber, mint, lemon, ginger, berry, or lime. You could also include electrolyte-enhanced options to keep minds sharp and consistent throughout the day.
At the Clarion Hotel Charlecote Pheasant, our team is happy to create menus that align with your wellness goals. Discuss your aims and objectives with our friendly team.
BUILD IN BREATHING SPACE
Take a long breath, as we work through the remainder of my choice of six ways to incorporate wellness into your meetings. Yes, allow mindful pauses throughout the day rather than cramming in a non-stop agenda.
You could introduce short, guided breathing sessions, 10-minute meditation breaks, a sound bath, or even something as radical as an ice plunge. These have a range of health benefits, such as focus, better circulation, immunity, and improved mood.
Small moments of calm can have a big impact on clarity and concentration. Providing your team with wellness tools to take away and practice at home will offer them an ongoing way to look after their mental well-being.
My team and I can help you find qualified practitioners to steer these activities.
ENCOURAGE MOVEMENT
Swap the all-day seated format for a more dynamic session. Alternate between standing discussions, breakout group rotations, or a pre-lunch countryside stroll.
Our venue layout and surrounding areas lend themselves beautifully to encouraging guests to move and reconnect between sessions.
How about an outdoor yoga, Tai Chi, or Pilates session on the lawn during breaks to reset and revitalise your team.
At Clarion Hotel Charlecote Pheasant, we’re lucky to be situated next to the National Trust’s Charlecote Park. Starting your day with a walk in this beautiful countryside estate could be a game changer in terms of team morale and focus.
Make sure it’s a gentle movement—nothing too rigorous. The aim is to uplift and motivate rather than leave them sweaty and exhausted.
BONDING MOCKTAILS
For many delegates, whether driving to the meeting or simply making a lifestyle choice, choosing a lower-alcohol option for a post-conference drink is important. And at the Clarion Hotel Charlecote Pheasant, this is not an afterthought. Our day delegate meeting package (available from £39.00pp) includes a delicious fresh mocktail at the bar and 10% off any bar food or additional drinks. The perfect way to wind down the meeting is to network with colleagues over your mocktail choice and share the day’s learning in the relaxed setting of our refurbished bar and lounge.
MAKE IT A RETREAT, NOT JUST A MEETING
Why rush back to the office? Turn your meeting into a mini retreat with an overnight stay in one of our cosy rooms. Enjoy warm hospitality and the perfect setting for unwinding after a day of productive meetings.
Add an evening team-building activity or a relaxed dinner to make it more memorable and effective. As a leading conference venue in Warwickshire, we are close to all the activities that Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon can offer, which makes for a perfect post-conference and team wellness itinerary.
If you have a smaller team, our Garden House can be hired exclusively for your stay, adding to that bespoke retreat feel.
A change of scenery, especially one as charming as Charlecote, can work wonders for wellness and morale, so what are you waiting for?
WHY CHOOSE CLARION HOTEL CHARLECOTE PHEASANT FOR WELLNESS-FOCUSED MEETINGS?
Set in the heart of Shakespeare country, surrounded by Warwickshire’s rolling fields and just moments from the historic Charlecote Park, The Clarion Hotel Charlecote Pheasant is a breath of fresh air in every sense.
In a peaceful rural setting just minutes from the M40 and Stratford-upon-Avon, our hotel has a range of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting spaces and an experienced team that understands the balance between business and well-being.
Wellness is an excellent foundation for productive, inspiring meetings, and we’d love to help you make your next corporate away day or conference holistic and wellness-focused.
WHAT NEXT?
So, if you are looking for a conference venue in Warwickshire that can deliver a wellness-focused meeting, you are in the right place. Day delegate meeting packages are available from £29.00pp, and the Mocktail day delegate meeting package is available from £39.00pp. Delicious day delegate meeting package upgrades are also on offer. Click here for more details. Free car parking and Wi-Fi are available.
Contact us to discuss your wellness-focused event requirements: salescp@charlecotepheasanthotel.co.uk