Your Transformation Begins – Now
Break through to brilliant solutions and better understanding immersing yourself in a deep learning experience tailored to the unique needs of you, your team, and brand. Let Raven Sun Creative be the catalyst for your success. 7 day, 5 day, and 3 day retreats are customized to your needs and include dedicated studio time in the tranquil Adirondacks. We look forward to hosting you to at one of our custom made multi-day retreats and to empowering your success!
Welcome to our studio.
Our workshop retreats are conceived and structured with a multilayered approach to bringing out your best, whether you’re ideating a new project, expanding your knowledge base, developing your strategic plan, team-building, or rebooting your creative spirit. You’ll have access to the expert guidance, resources, and experiences you need to realize your full potential–all within the restorative setting of our studio in the foothills of the Adirondack Region.
Through each strategic workshop, your team will gain insights to plan you next steps and solve your greatest challenges, tapping into more than three decades of experiential entertainment knowledge and expertise of the Raven Sun Creative team. 7-day retreats, 5-day, and 3-day retreats are customized to your needs and include dedicated studio time in the tranquil Adirondacks. We look forward to hosting you to collaborate and create during one of our custom made multi-day retreats.
We look forward to hosting you to collaborate and create during one of our custom-made multi-day retreats. We are located in Middle Grove, New York, about 20 minutes’ drive from Saratoga Springs. Our studio is located in a renovated 3 story 1920 fully renovated heritage building situated on a 10-acre organic farm, which has a Japanese inspired garden, border collies, sheep, chickens, and a plethora of wild animal guests including a beaver pond, deer, and turkeys. Come create, collaborate, and replenish with us surrounded by nature at the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack Mountains!
The ultimate retreat experience, this intensive is designed to fully explore and provide solutions for your largest experiential challenge, while providing numerous activities to explore, decompress, relax, and teambuild. Completely customizable, the 7-Day Transformation can accommodate between three to five individuals in your group. Upon booking, a customized and detailed itinerary will be provided.
Day 1: Arrival & Introduction
Arrive in Albany, NY by midday. Travel options include plane, train, or bus. Arrange your choice of transportation from Albany to Saratoga Springs or we can arrange for a shuttle service. Once in Saratoga Springs, check into your hotel. Our recommended hotels in the downtown area include The Inn at Saratoga, The Adelphi Hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, and Holiday Inn. For a more rural experience, we recommend The Mansion of Saratoga.
We’ll meet you at your hotel to welcome your group at 4 p.m. to provide a full overview of the next two days, an introduction to Saratoga Springs, and an outdoor activity (weather permitting), followed by dinner.
Day 2: Identify
Our day begins with a digital detox session and orientation of the Raven Sun Creative Studio. We allocate time to discuss and capture key elements of your project focus.
The afternoon session is focused on narrowing our focus, and ultimately isolating the largest challenge to solve, including root causes and key opportunities to explore.
Coffee breaks and lunch in the garden are built into the day’s schedule.
The day ends with the return of digital devices and free time in Saratoga Springs.
Day 3: Explore
Our day begins with a digital detox session and orientation of the Raven Sun Creative Studio. We allocate time to discuss and capture key elements of your project focus.
The afternoon session is focused on narrowing our focus, and ultimately isolating the largest challenge to solve, including root causes and key opportunities to explore.
Coffee breaks and lunch in the garden are built into the day’s schedule.
The day ends with the return of digital devices and free time in Saratoga Springs.
Day 4: Contemplate
Our day begins with a drive to Adirondack Park 9, followed by a digital detox session. Our day is spent connecting and contemplating while hiking and kayaking, totally immersed in the nature of the Adirondack Park. Picnic lunch is provided and all kayaking equipment is supplied.
The day concludes with a group dinner and shopping on Lake Placid and a return to Saratoga Springs.
Day 5: Create & Cultivate
Following our digital detox, today is about creation, which includes studio time to paint, weld, sculpt or create pottery, and cultivation, which could be your choice for a personal day to visit and reflect in museums in NYC or Boston.
Coffee breaks and lunch in the garden are built into the day’s schedule.
In the evening we will gather at the Studio for a campfire and dinner.
Day 6: Reflection, Transformation, Solutions & Action Plan
Our day begins with a digital detox session and review of the previous day’s work including the identification of key actionable solutions.
The afternoon session is focused on addressing and exploring solutions to the single largest challenge, and identifying actionable solutions, developing an action plan, and articulating next steps.
We also spend time focusing on reflection and transformation: what were your outcomes, what seed can you leave with to activate and pursue.
Coffee breaks and lunch in the garden are built into the day’s schedule.
The day ends with a Studio BBQ including music and drinks, and pottery firing. Phones are returned at the conclusion of all activities.
Day 7: Wrap-Up & Departure
If travel time allows, we’ll follow up over breakfast at your hotel to tie up any loose ends. Depart from Albany via plane, train, or bus.
This extended retreat is designed to fully explore and provide solutions for your largest experiential challenge, while providing numerous activities to explore, decompress, relax, and teambuild. Completely customizable, the 5-Day Light the Way retreat can accommodate between three to five individuals in your group. Upon booking, a customized, detailed itinerary will be provided.
Day 1: Arrival & Introduction
Arrive in Albany, NY by midday. Travel options include plane, train, or bus. Arrange your choice of transportation from Albany to Saratoga Springs or we can arrange for a shuttle service. Once in Saratoga Springs, check into your hotel. Our recommended hotels in the downtown area include The Inn at Saratoga, The Adelphi Hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, and Holiday Inn. For a more rural experience, we recommend The Mansion of Saratoga.
We’ll meet you at your hotel to welcome your group at 4 p.m. to provide a full overview of the next two days, an introduction to Saratoga Springs, and an outdoor activity (weather permitting), followed by dinner.
Day 2: Identify & Explore
Our day begins with a digital detox session and orientation of the Raven Sun Creative Studio. We allocate time to discuss and capture key elements of your project focus.
The afternoon session is focused on narrowing our focus, and ultimately isolating the largest challenge to solve, including root causes and key opportunities to explore.
Coffee breaks and lunch in the garden are built into the day’s schedule.
The day ends with the return of digital devices and free time in Saratoga Springs.
Day 3: Contemplate
Our day begins with a drive to Adirondack Park , followed by a digital detox session. Our day is spent connecting and contemplating while hiking and kayaking, totally immersed in the nature of the Adirondack Park. Picnic lunch is provided and all kayaking equipment is supplied.
The day concludes with a group dinner and shopping in Lake Placid and a return to Saratoga Springs.
Day 4: Solutions & Action Plan
Our day begins with a digital detox session and review of the previous day’s work including the identification of key actionable solutions.
The afternoon session is focused on addressing and exploring solutions to the single largest challenge, and identifying actionable solutions, developing an action plan, and articulating next steps.
Coffee breaks and lunch in the garden are built into the day’s schedule.
The day ends with a Studio BBQ including music and drinks, and pottery firing. Phones are returned at the conclusion of all activities.
Day 5: Wrap-Up & Departure
If travel time allows, we’ll follow up over breakfast at your hotel to tie up any loose ends. Depart from Albany via plane, train, or bus.
This compact retreat is designed to efficiently tackle your largest experiential challenge, while providing activities intended to decompress and teambuild. Completely customizable, the 3-Day Ignition can accommodate between three to five individuals in your group. Upon booking, a customized, detailed itinerary will be provided.
Day 1: Arrival & Introduction
Arrive in Albany, NY by midday. Travel options include plane, train, or bus. Arrange your choice of transportation from Albany to Saratoga Springs or we can arrange for a shuttle service. Once in Saratoga Springs, check into your hotel. Our recommended hotels in the downtown area include The Inn at Saratoga, The Adelphi Hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, and Holiday Inn. For a more rural experience, we recommend The Mansion of Saratoga.
We’ll meet you at your hotel to welcome your group at 4 p.m. to provide a full overview of the next two days, an introduction to Saratoga Springs, and an outdoor activity (weather permitting), followed by dinner.
Day 2: Identify, Brainstorm, Action & Replenish
Our day begins with a digital detox session and orientation of the Raven Sun Creative Studio. We allocate time to discuss and capture key elements of your project focus and begin to isolate the largest challenge to solve.
The afternoon session is focused on addressing and exploring solutions to the single largest challenge, and identifying actionable solutions, developing an action plan, and articulating next steps.
Coffee breaks and lunch in the garden are built into the day’s schedule.
The day ends with your choice of Studio BBQ and pottery firing or dinner in Saratoga Springs. Phones are returned at the conclusion of all activities.
Day 3: Wrap Up & Departure
If travel time allows, we’ll follow up over breakfast at your hotel to tie up any loose ends. Depart from Albany via plane, train, or bus.
Retreats
All cancellations will be issued in the form of a credit and may be transferred to a different date and time of the same retreat. Cancellation requests made within 72 hours of the retreat will not receive a refund or a transfer. If, for any reason, we must cancel your retreat, the same policy will apply in reverse — cancellations before 72 hours will be applied to a credit and those within 72 hours will be fully refunded. When you register for a custom 3-day, 5-day, or 7-day retreat, you agree to these terms.
We are excited to welcome you and your team to our Studio!
We want you to know that the safety of all is our top priority, always. We continue to practice the highest standards to best provide a safe, fun experience. We count on everyone’s efforts to do their part by following our rules and policies.
Communicable Diseases
Raven Sun Creative remains committed to providing a clean, safe environment, with numerous measures in place such as regular, thorough cleaning and hand sanitizing stations. Please know that there remains an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 or any other communicable disease in any place where people are present.
Covid-19 Responsibilities
Covid-19 Best Practices
While we are committed to enhanced standards in an effort to keep you as healthy and safe as possible, there remains an inherent and elevated risk of exposure to COVID-19 in any place where people are present. People who do not show symptoms can still spread COVID-19. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and persons with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable and at higher risk for severe illness. Participants should familiarize themselves with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and evaluate their risk in determining whether they should attend our facilities.
By visiting our facility, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
Onsite Emergency Care
We are located approximately 12 miles from the nearest hospital and 5 miles from the nearest fire rescue station. In the event of an emergency, we will request immediate assistance from the local emergency services and implement their recommended actions.
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