Corporate Team Building & Workplace Wellbeing

 

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Animal-Assisted Team Building Experiences

At Manor Farm Experiences, we offer unique corporate team building and workplace wellbeing experiences using calm, friendly animals in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Our sessions are designed to reduce stress, encourage connection and support communication — without forced ice-breakers or high-pressure activities.

Whether you’re planning a staff wellbeing day, away day, leadership retreat or team reset, we tailor every experience to your people.

Why Choose Animal-Assisted Team Building?

Animals naturally help people slow down, regulate emotions and engage more authentically with others.

Our team building experiences:

• Support stress reduction and wellbeing

• Encourage trust, communication and collaboration

• Are inclusive and neurodiversity-friendly

• Suit all fitness levels and confidence levels

• Feel calm, grounding and genuinely enjoyable

We are primarily a therapy farm, and animal welfare is at the heart of everything we do. Only animals that enjoy interaction are included in sessions.

What to Expect

Each session is carefully guided by experienced staff and shaped around your goals.

Your team may:

• Meet and interact with a variety of calm, friendly animals

• Take part in gentle, guided activities

• Enjoy moments of reflection, laughter and connection

• Experience a relaxed, non-judgemental environment

• Build confidence through shared, positive experiences

Sessions can be:

• Calm and restorative

• Interactive and uplifting

• Wellbeing-focused or gently goal-led

No two sessions are the same — we tailor every visit.

Who Our Team Building Is Perfect For

Our experiences work particularly well for:

• Corporate teams and offices

• Leadership and management teams

• Staff wellbeing and mental health days

• Away days and retreats

• NHS and care sector teams

• SEN-aware and neuro-inclusive workplaces

If your team includes people with anxiety, burnout, sensory sensitivities or additional needs, we are experienced in creating safe, supportive environments.

Where Sessions Take Place

We offer flexible options to suit your organisation:

• On our 20-acre Surrey therapy farm

• At your workplace or chosen venue

• Indoor or outdoor setups (space and weather dependent)

• Half-day or full-day formats available

Travel and logistics can be discussed at enquiry stage.

Safety, Welfare & Professional Standards

• Fully licensed and insured

• Experienced, professional staff

• Animal welfare always comes first

• Risk assessments available

• Trusted by schools, care settings and media

We work at a pace that feels comfortable for both people and animals.

Let’s Plan Your Team Building Experience

We’d love to help you create a meaningful, memorable experience for your team.

Get in touch to discuss:

• Team size

• Location

• Length of session

• Wellbeing or team goals

📞 Call: 07544 858988
📩 Email: manorfarmexperiences0@gmail.com

👉 Enquiries are welcome from businesses, organisations and public sector teams.

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We provide corporate team building and workplace wellbeing experiences across Surrey and surrounding areas, specialising in animal-assisted wellbeing, neurodiversity-friendly activities and therapeutic outdoor experiences.

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                          ⭐ TEAM EXPERIENCE OPTIONS

FULL DAY EXPERIENCE

10:00am – 4:00pm

10 PEOPLE — £120 per person
20 PEOPLE — £95 per person

• Guided animal-assisted wellbeing experience
• Focus on connection, communication & calm
• Ideal for away days and team bonding

HALF DAY EXPERIENCE

9:30am – 12:30pm

10 PEOPLE — £80 per person
20 PEOPLE — £65 per person

Example 1: Calm Connections – Animal-Led Wellbeing Day

Grounded • Inclusive • Restorative

Ideal for:
Wellbeing days, burnout recovery, neurodiverse teams, gentle team resets

Group size: 8–20 people
Location: On our therapy farm or delivered to your venue (space permitting)

A Sample Day

10:00 – Welcome & gentle arrival
Tea, coffee and introductions in a calm, welcoming space. We outline the flow of the day, explain animal welfare and safety, and reassure teams that participation is always optional — observing, sitting back or stepping away is absolutely fine.

10:30 – Guinea Pig Village Experience
Small groups rotate through our purpose-built Guinea Pig Village.
• Guided handling and observation
• Learn about herd behaviour, communication and trust
• A surprisingly powerful way to lower stress and encourage gentle, natural conversation

11:30 – Sugar Glider Encounter
A quiet, supervised experience with our sugar gliders in a low-stimulation setting.
• Learn about nocturnal animals, bonding and consent
• Handling is optional and carefully supported
• Opens discussion around boundaries, trust, teamwork and respect

12:30 – Lunch Break
Relaxed lunch (self-catered or arranged separately). Outdoor seating available in good weather, with quiet spaces for anyone who needs downtime.

1:30 – Meet the Sheep (and seasonal extras)
Spend time with our friendly sheep, learning about flock dynamics, calm leadership and co-regulation.
In spring, this may also include:
• Meeting lambs
• Understanding lambing and kidding care
• Observing or assisting with light, age-appropriate, welfare-led tasks

2:30 – Reptile & Bug Handling Session
An inclusive, curiosity-led session featuring:
• Snakes, lizards and invertebrates
• Optional handling with expert supervision
• A gentle but powerful confidence-builder for individuals and teams

3:30 – Woodland Wind-Down & Campfire Close
The day ends with a slow-paced woodland session.
• Short woodland walk or seated reflection
• Campfire gathering with marshmallow toasting and s’mores
• Time to talk, reflect or simply sit quietly together

4:00 – Close

✨ No awkward icebreakers. Just shared experience, calm moments and genuine connection.

Example 2: Spring Into Teamwork – Hands-On Farm & Woodland Day

Active • Seasonal • Collaborative

Ideal for:
Away days, leadership teams, collaborative groups

Group size: 10–25 people
Best booked: March–June (spring seasonal focus)

A Sample Day

10:00 – Welcome to the Farm
Introductions, safety briefing and overview of the day. We explain how the activities work, reassure participants that everything is optional, and set expectations around animal welfare and teamwork.

10:30 – Springtime Farm Life: Lambing & Kidding
Teams immerse themselves in the busiest season on the farm.
• Meet lambs and kids
• Learn about care, observation and responsibility
• Where appropriate, assist with light, welfare-led tasks (never forced)

This session naturally encourages teamwork, patience and shared responsibility.

11:30 – Chicks, Ducklings & the Bird Yard
Meet our chicks and ducklings and explore our bird areas.
• Learn about ethical hatching and early care
• Gentle handling opportunities
• A strong talking point around nurture, growth and long-term care

12:30 – Lunch Break

1:30 – Rodent Room & Small Animal Insights
Explore our Rodent Room and meet a variety of small mammals.
• Learn how prey animals communicate safety, stress and trust
• Reflect on how environments influence behaviour, wellbeing and performance

2:30 – Woodland Team Challenge: Blindfold Mural Walk
A guided, inclusive trust activity in the woodland.
• One team member blindfolded, guided verbally by others
• Emphasis on communication, listening and leadership styles
• Adaptable for all abilities and comfort levels

3:15 – Woodland Skills: Whittling & Firecraft
A gentle introduction to woodland skills.
• Safe, supervised whittling
• Discussion around focus, patience and working with care
• Followed by lighting and gathering around the campfire

3:30 – Reptiles, Lizards & Bugs: Confidence Through Curiosity
A confidence-building animal encounter to close the day.
• Snakes, lizards and invertebrates
• Optional handling
• Encourages stepping outside comfort zones in a supported environment

4:00 – Campfire Reflection & Close
Group reflection around the fire with marshmallow toasting and s’mores, informal discussion and time for questions.

Why This Works for Corporate Teams

✔ Inclusive and neurodiversity-friendly
✔ No forced participation
✔ Calm, animal-led experiences
✔ Nature-based activities that encourage real connection
✔ Led by experienced, welfare-focused professionals
✔ Bespoke by design — adapted to your team, group size and goals

• Grounding, restorative session
• Perfect for staff wellbeing mornings

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