Accommodation Options
Option 1: Chaminade Resort & Spa
Duration 50min
Chaminade Resort & Spa is a spectacular mountaintop retreat in Santa Cruz. This historic Mission-style resort overlooks sweeping views of Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Total # of Rooms: 156
Average Cost Per Room Per Night: $285
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full team ACTIVITIES
Whatever pursuit you prefer, Chaminade Resort & Santa Cruz offers uniquely diverse and exciting opportunities for recreation, relaxation and fun. Situated on more than 300-acres the lush grounds and natural beauty make Chaminade Resort a playground for year-round fun.
Scavenger Hunt
Break the ice and spark new connections! Explore the resort while collecting a set of items along the way, just like a traditional scavenger hunt.
Duration 1 hour
Redwood Canopy Tour
Explore Mount Hermon from above featuring six zip lines and two suspension bridges, each of which carry you above a peaceful creek. Lose yourself among the trees as guides teach you the ecology and mythology of the forest. (two groups of eight at a time/transportation required)
Duration 2 hours
Boat Building
Get creative and communicative as teams attempt to build a seaworthy craft from a seemingly random assortment of materials. First comes the design, then the construction, and finally the race: an all-out, paddle-for-your-life charge to the finish line!
Duration 1-3 hours
Wine Tasting
Enjoy a selection of local wines on-site while learning about the characteristics, growing regions and subtle differences. This is a fun team event that provides a great lead-in to a celebratory evening meal. (non-alcoholic options available)
Duration 1-2 hours
Farm to Table Wine Dinner
Chaminade Resort & Spa partners with local wineries and farms to bring out the best flavors of Santa Cruz County.
Duration 2.5 hours
choose your own adventure
Self Guided Hiking
Take the blue trail for a refreshing 1.75 mile self guided hike meandering through pristine eucalyptus groves and grassy fields.
Duration 1-2 hours
Challenge Colleagues to Pickleball
Enjoy a game of pickleball with two courts set among the towering eucalyptus.
Duration 1-2 hours
Guided Yoga
Drop in for a relaxing guided yoga class in the fitness center after strolling the grounds for a meditative and mindful experience.
Duration 60 min
Sample itinerary:
Thursday;
8:00am - Pickup at Mountain View HQ
9:00am - Welcome! Arrive at Chaminade Resort & Spa/check in
10:00-12pm - ** Full team activity **
12:30-1:30pm - Lunch at The View
Choose from dishes like; Tempura green beans, Ceviche, Salads, Street tacos, fish & chips and more.
1:30-4pm - ** Choose your own adventure **
4-5pm - Wine down with an optional on-site wine tasting followed by dinner
5-6:30pm - Farm to Table Wine dinner while watching a slideshow of the days activities.
7-8pm - Optional fireside s’mores to close out the day
Friday;
8-9am- Optional guided pilates, or self guided walk/hike/biking
9:00-10am - Farewell Breakfast at The View
Choose from dishes like; Granola, Yogurt, Omelettes, Breakfast scramble burritos, Smoked salmon, Benedicts, Avocado toast and more.
11am - Transportation back to Mountain view HQ
** can be adjusted to half or full day activities
