Leadership workshops
Whether it’s people coming together for the first time or a team who’ve worked together for years, our spaces offer a relaxed and enjoyable space for leadership work.
A place to grow
We’ve hosted a number of successful leadership and personal development groups at the Quadrangle including Sheroes, Bioleadership, and Citizens UK.
Whether it’s camping outdoors, sharing stories around a campfire or getting ideas down on post-it notes, the natural setting allows people to step back and ask big questions about themselves and their work.
We offer a variety of experiences to help with this kind of workshop, including nature talks, guided walks and creative confidence sessions.
Example plan
Saturday
- Organic dinner on arrival
- Introduction to the Quadrangle from Jessie
- Morning yoga session in the Grand Barn
- Breakfast of porridge, blueberries and toast.
- Group work
- Guided walk in Darent Valley
- Lunch of soup and salad.
- Group work
- Afternoon tea and cakes
- Guest speaker
- Personal time.
- Dinner: vegan curry; chutneys and salad.
- Bonfire in the forest garden
Sunday
- Optional morning yoga session in the Grand Barn.
- Breakfast of tofu scramble, fresh tomatoes and toast.
- Creative confidence training
- Group discussion
- Lunch
- Reflections, free writing.
- Closing circle
- Transport to Shoreham station
Optional extras
Catering
Locally sourced, organic food that tastes delicious and gives you all the energy you need. We work with a range of expert caterers who love providing meals for Quadrangle events and will work with you to create the right menu for your team.
Nature Connection
Our relationship to the natural world is one of our main focuses at the Quadrangle and we are keen to bring new ideas and understanding of ecology to the programmes held here by providing Forest Bathing and other nature connection sessions.
Yoga Classes
We have a large network of yoga teachers from different traditions including Hatha, Ashtanga and Kundalini who know the Quadrangle spaces well and can design a class specially for your team. Yoga can be a great tool for team building, creative thinking and relaxation.
River Swimming
The river is accessible all year round to swimmers of all levels. Always a real highlight for those brave enough to take the plunge.
Testimonials
There's something special about spending time working in nature. It makes people more open, and conversations more meaningful. The Quadrangle is a rare gem, a venue close enough to commute from London but a million miles from the hustle and bustle of everyday office life
Bethan Harris
Director, Collectivity
A place where you can engage in deep intellectual and political discussion, serious and heartfelt connection, campfire mayhem and then a swim in the river. Goodness me, it’s heaven
Global Witness
Anthea Lawson, Senior Investigator
“I discovered the Quadrangle on a retreat and instantly felt a t home. It has a beautiful setting, lovely facilities and a special charm. Perhaps most importantly, it feels like a very human place where everyone can be themselves. As a result, I have brought my Senior Team here for the last three years for our annual strategic off-site weekend. Previously we would go to conference hotels, which in comparison felt functionable but somewhat sterile environments. Coming to the Quadrangle has nurtured our imagination, and my team have remarked how it has raised the quality of our work. We have found the space to support deeper connection and endeavour. It has been a great choice for us.”
Robert Lobatto – Headteacher
Robert Lobatto - Headteacher