TEAM BUILDING

Escape the city at Edith Macy Center's lakeside retreat for memorable team bonding, whether you're a small group or corporate crew. Amidst nature, stress fades as you bond beneath trees or overlook the lake.Edith Macy Center offers more than lush acres; it's a premier destination for New York team-building retreats. Explore a wide range of activities by the lake and customizable programs to meet your group's unique goals.Strengthen camaraderie and develop communication and leadership skills.

These team-building events are ideal for post-retreat office life, fostering fun and unity, even amidst high stress.

TEAM COOKING EVENTS

MARSHMALLOW MIX-UP

(10 ppl -100 ppl)

The task is to build a structure by using spaghetti, masking tape, some string and marshmallows. The structure must end with a whole marshmallow on top. The group that builds the highest standing tower in 20 minutes, win!

MAGNIFICENT MUNCHIES

(15 ppl - 40 ppl)

Find out who would be the best party hosts in this make-your-own dips challenge! Craft salsa, guacomole, and hummus, then dig in with chips.

CHILI COOK OFF

(12 ppl - 32 ppl)

The group attendees will be responsible for preparing and cooking chili.

Judging and fire extinguishers optional

CUPCAKE & COOKIE DECORATING

(12 ppl - 50 ppl)

Your group will be provided with an assortment of cupcakes and cookies. Plus chef's choice of a variety of decorating items. (ex. Chocolate frosting- M & M's- Reese's Pieces- Peanut Butter chips- Candy Canes- Gum drops- etc)

TEAM RECREATION & EXPERIENTAL PROGRAMS

REMARKABLE RACE

Duration: 2 - 2.5 hours

This team-based race showcases the beautiful outdoors at the Edith Macy property. Loosely based on the TV hit The Amazing Race, teams are required to seek out and solve a series of different challenges.

TAILGATING OLYMPICS

Duration: 1- 3 hours

Our Tailgating Olympics combines all of the best games that the college football tradition of tailgating has to offer. Teams will compete against each in a series of fun and engaging activities, which will be customized to the group.

“Row Your Boat” Regatta

Duration: 2 hours

This fun and engaging event provides opportunity for collaboration in a competitive environment. Teams need to draw on creative “out of the box” thinking and project management skills to develop a boat capable of traveling across the Edith Macy lake.

True North’s Office Escape TM

Duration: 1 - 1.5 hours

Based on the popular “virtual room escape” genre of video games, True North’s Office Escape version will make the game real, by challenging you and your team to figure out how to escape from an actual office/conference room.

CHARITY OFFERINGS

THE BRILLIANT BIKE BUILD

Duration: 1 - 2 hours

Teams compete for bike parts and are then tasked with building bikes for deserving children, many of whom have never had their own bike.

THE GREAT STUFFED ANIMAL "RESCUE" EVENT

Duration: 30 minutes - 1 hour

Participants will create stuffed "rescue" baskets filled with stuffed animals. The stuffed baskets get donated to local hospitals, emergency service organizations.

PUTTING FOR PETS

Duration: 30 minutes - 1 hour

Participants build a DIY mini golf course using pet supplies to create obstacles and challenges. The competition can be fierce as we mix in additional challenges.

LITTLE RED WAGONS

Duration: 1 -2 hours

Teams compete in a range of challenges to earn wagon parts and tools in order to build a little red wagon. They are then filled with toys, books, along with a handwritten note from your team

EVENING NETWORKING

CASINO NIGHT

Duration: 1 – 3 hours

Up the ante in your organization by bringing the atmosphere of Las Vegas or Monte Carlo to your next meeting with a True North Casino Night. Let the good times roll with a wide range of traditional casino games using professional dealers.

TEXAS HOLD 'EM

Duration: 1 - 3 hours

Teams work together to learn how to play the very popular poker game called Texas Hold 'Em. A professional dealer teaches the top strategies and tactics.

JEOPARDY GAME SHOW

Duration: 1 + hours

Play the famous Question and Answer game show at happy hour or after-dinner festivities. Let game night competition bring your group together.

BOARD GAME OLYMPICS

Duration: 1 + hours

Compete in fast, 20-minute versions of classic games like Yahtzee and Operation. Winning teams move to Pictionary semi-finals and Giant Jenga finals.

Edith Macy Center partners with several facilitation companies to offer a variety of teambuilding and recreational options for you to choose from. 

WALKING MEDITATION-GUIDED HIKES-DRUM CAFE'-WINE TASTING-MUSE PAINTING-BONSAI BAR