Well-being, Motivation and Team-building
for Business
Well-being, Motivation and Team-building
for Business
We work with you to create bespoke Wellness, Leadership & Team-building days, designed to help businesses better meet the needs of their staff and teams.
We pride ourselves on our inclusive nature and ability to cater for each group that visit us. We have a vast range of actives to suit all, from Mountain Top Yoga, too Wim Hoff Breath-work, all the way to 4x4 driving.
BUILD YOUR DAY
Please select from the activities below that would best suit your company and staff goals.
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You can either select one main focus for the day, or pick & mix from the different activities as you please.
Use our benefits and features list to help decide on the actives that might suit you best, or give us a call and we can plan the day out with you and ensure that it is the ultimate team-building day.
MOUNTAIN MEETING SPACE
Creative / Beautiful / Scenic
Our Mountain Meeting Space is the perfect venue for off-site meetings. A creative and unique space that overlooks the famous Garth Mountain. Here you will get the creative juices flowing as you hold you monthly, Bi-monthly or annual meetings. Think strategically and facilitate new practices whilst looking over the welsh mountains.
There is no better space to dream of new business ideas, develop new strategies and plans, and facilitate workshops, all whilst looking out over the beautiful welsh scenery.
Michelle- CTHB NHS “ Thank you so much to the team from The Green Mile, for our team facilitation day today! You went above & beyond for us and I can’t thank you enough. The food was incredible and went down really well with the team, and the activities organised were perfect for our cohort!Appreciate you being so flexible with our day, and ensuring that everyone was catered for!”
BENIFITS:
- Creative Meeting Space
- Unique space
- Private location
- Breathtaking Scenery
- Private parking
- Teas, Coffees and light refreshments
-Catering available
MOUNTAIN MEETING SPACE
Creative / Beautiful / Scenic.
Available - 45 Mins - 4 Hours.
PHYSICAL 2
WELLNESS 5
LEADERSHIP 5
COMMUNICATION 4
TEAM-BUILDING 3
CATERING & FOOD
Nutritious / Organic / Locally Sourced
We believe that good food should not only taste excellent but do great things for your body. Nutritious foods are the building blocks for a healthy body and mind!
We have partnered with local supplier including Tidy Kitchen Co to provide fantastic food for all of our corporate events. All our food is prepared using fresh locally sourced ingredients and provide the nourishment that individuals need to strive and succeed.
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Set in either our woodland cabin, or beautiful Mountain studio, there is no better place to sit back and break bread with your colleagues.
Laura- Tidy Kitchen Co “We have the joy of catering for a lovely company during events at The Green Mile, Such an excellent corporate retreat and team building experience and it was great to see people out the office really communicating. Proud to serve a fresh, honest and nourishing lunch. It’s really what we love!”
CATERING
Nutritious / Organic / Locally Sourced
BENIFITS:
- Locally Sourced
- Welsh organic food
- All food requirements are catered for
- Range of delicious and nutritionally balanced foods
- CONVENIENCE without compromise
We pride ourselves on our inclusive nature and ability to cater for each group that visit us. We have a vast range of actives to suit all, from Mountain Top Yoga, too Wim Hoff Breath-work, all the way to 4x4 driving.
BUSHCRAFT &
SURVIVAL SKILLS.
Headspace / Leadership / Focus.
To survive in business, individuals need to be proactive, resourceful and relentlessly reliable. Our survival skills training ensures out of the box thinking, creativity and a thirst to solve persistent problems. We develop trust, establish structure and achieve a resilient team, who will return from this experience more agile, adaptable, and flexible.
We believe the forgotten art of survival is the ultimate problem solving task that teases-out a full range of attributes in an individual, causing them to think, act and perform in different fashions. Your team will return from the program, with transferable skills, that will result in positive outcomes, to team cohesion and business performance at all levels.
Julie- Welsh International Hockey “ Absolutely loved our survival skills at The Green Mile. Perfect for forgetting the hectic world outside and just getting back to basics in a stunning setting. Myself and the girls loved racing our team mates to build the biggest fire, and the team at the Green Mile are welcoming, knowledgable and professional. I would highly recommend”
BENIFITS:
Creativity
Problem solving
Leadership
Headspace
Mindfullness
Competitive
BUSHCRAFT &
SURVIVAL SKILLS.
Headspace / Leadership / Focus.
Available - 45 Mins - 4 Hours.
PHYSICAL 2
WELLNESS 5
LEADERSHIP 5
COMMUNICATION 4
TEAM-BUILDING 3
BREATH-WORK
Mindfulness / Personal Development
/ Relaxing
When we harness the power of breath, we take control over our physical and mental health, dramatically improving our overall wellbeing and performance.
We explore and practice effective movements and breathing techniques to enhance day to day life, promoting healthier, and more cognitively enhanced individuals through breath. Increased quality of sleep, enhanced physical performance, and sharper mental fortitude are all take aways from this course, and will ensure that staff leave feeling the true health benefits.
BREATHWORK
Mindfulness / Personal Development / Relaxing
BENIFITS:
- Increased energy levels.
- Deeper sense of community.
- Increased focus, productivity & clarity.
- Decreased burnout, stress, anxiety.
- Improved creativity, & decision making.
Available - 45 Mins - 4 Hours.
PHYSICAL 2
WELLNESS 5
LEADERSHIP 5
COMMUNICATION 4
TEAM-BUILDING 3
LOG CABIN
FIRE & FEAST
Atmosphere / Relaxing / Social
Set in our secluded woodland Basecamp, enjoy a drink around our large fire pit, socialise with colleagues new and old, and enjoy the sound of the woodlands and the beautiful fairy lights within our rustic Log Cabin.
Find comfort in toasting marshmallows on open flames as they turn into chewy melting pockets. Sit back around the warm glow of the embers and listen to colleagues bonding and enjoying their time together.
Food
BENIFITS:
-Shared collective experience
-Accessible to all
-Create positive memories together
-Improve personal, community and environmental wellbeing
LOG CABIN
FIRE & FEAST
Atmosphere / Relaxing / Social
Available - up to 2 hours.
PHYSICAL 2
WELLNESS 5
LEADERSHIP 5
COMMUNICATION 4
TEAM-BUILDING 3
MOUNTAIN YOGA
& FLEXIBILITY
Relaxing / Mindfullness / Wellness
We now regularly sit down all day, and as a consequence have chronic back and lumbar pain, decreased ranges of motion and are unable to stand for long periods of time. Due to lack of movement, we also have higher stress levels, increased anxiety, and lower overall morale.
Our Mountain Yoga classes, will give you the freedom to increase range of motion, improve cognitive performance, enhance mental agility and promote a natural high. Featuring Cardiff’s most beautiful mountains, Individuals will feel the instant benefits of detoxing from the outside world and enjoying mental clarity.
All you will hear is the birds, rushing water, and the sound of your own breath… How Yoga should be!
Steve- “Guaranteed to be the best experience of yoga you can have in South Wales. The staff of Green Mile and all the Mountain Yoga instructors are very welcoming. Studio lovely and warm with the sun coming in. The decking with the beautiful views of Pentyrch Woods and Garth Mountain are something special. I love watching the sun going down over the welsh mountains.”
BENIFITS:
- Lowered stress-related health care costs
- Less absenteeism
- Higher productivity
- A more harmonious workplace
- Improved overall morale
- Better customer service
- Less employee turnover
- A more fulfilled and joyful workforce
MOUNTAIN YOGA
& FLEXIBILITY
Relaxing / Mindfullness / Wellness
Available - 45 Mins - 2 Hours.
PHYSICAL 2
WELLNESS 5
LEADERSHIP 5
COMMUNICATION 4
TEAM-BUILDING 3
Organisations choose to use the Green Mile for team building exercises, and as drivers of improved communication and collaboration. Businesses can also make use of our private, serene location to hold off-site meetings, giving employees the chance to participate in yoga, outdoor circuits, nature walks, breathing exercises, and confidence classes.
WIM HOF COLD WATER THERAPY
Exciting / Growth Mindset / Discipline
Cold water is a high performance strategy that has been used for decades and brings with it numerous widely published benefits. Many use cold water as a vehicle to improve discipline, adopt a growth mindset, and develop mental clarity.
Set in our woodland cabins, alongside our cold water plunge pool, learn Wim Hof methods to overcome challenging obstacles. Install discipline, the ability to stay calm under pressure, deal with difficult scenarios and develop mental toughness, when stepping into our cold water plunge pool, Control your breath, Control the outcome.
Jenny- WRU Women’s International Rugby “After stepping into the cold water, I found that my mind was light and free, I was not bogged down by the heavy stuff, but instead found I was able to cut through the noise, and focus on the most important aspects of my life and work. A game changer.”
WIM HOF
COLD WATER THERAPY
Exciting / Growth Mindset / Discipline
BENIFITS:
- Increased tolerance to stress in a simulated environment
- Self Esteem boost
- Growth Mindset
- Mindfulness
- Increased Immune system
- Decreased inflammation in the body
- Build a sense of community
Available - 45 Mins - 4 Hours.
PHYSICAL 2
WELLNESS 5
LEADERSHIP 5
COMMUNICATION 4
TEAM-BUILDING 3
NAVIGATION
Skills / Leadership / Team Building
We teach the art of map appreciation and orienteering, finding your way just using compass and map. We challenge teams to a large scavenger hunt around our 110 acre site, in which they must reach check points within a certain time.
This outdoor component is a condensed expedition which mimics the challenges teams face anywhere – setting task and process goals, making expedient decisions, balancing task achievement with group development, blending distinct individuals to form a cohesive team, and working through unforeseen hurdles. Following completion of the course, teams will debrief the experience with instructors in order to reflect on the exercise and improve for future endeavours.
BENIFITS:
- Leadership
- Group decision making
- Crisis communication and management
- Leading Through Ambiguity
-Essential working roles within an effective and cohesive team
- Individual and Team Conflict Styles and Strategies
NAVIGATION
Skills / Leadership / Team Building
Available - 2 to 4 Hours.
PHYSICAL 2
WELLNESS 5
LEADERSHIP 5
COMMUNICATION 4
TEAM-BUILDING 3
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS.
Motivating / Empowering / Insightful
Motivation and discipline are both tools that when used effectively increase individual performance, boost team spirit, and ensure that employees continue to drive towards a goal specific task.
We work with multiple key note speakers, including well known and established speaker; Tori James. Tori was the first Welsh Woman to ever scale Everest! She is a professional adventurer and has 20+ years' experience of expeditions and adventure, now specialising in leadership and development and high performing teams. This is a perfect crossover talk to business themes and concepts using real-life examples. From Risk and resilience, to achieving against the odds, all the way to growth and performance mindsets.
Empower your staff to make positive impacts on their goals and visions, and ultimately become a force to be reckoned within your organisation.
“One of the most engaging and inspirational speakers I've ever heard...loved how she was able to adapt the lessons learned from her challenges into the workplace.” Finance Sector
BENIFITS:
- Motivating
- Overcoming adversity
- Empowering
- Growth Mindset
- Impactful
MOTIVATIONAL
SPEAKER
Motivating / Empowering / Insightful
Available - 1 to 2 hours.
PHYSICAL 2
WELLNESS 5
LEADERSHIP 5
COMMUNICATION 4
TEAM-BUILDING 3
ROPE CLIMBING
& CONFIDENCE
Aptitude / Skill / Listening
Can your employees, listen, interpret and apply? We teach individuals methods favoured by the British military how to climb a rope. This requires the ability to listen and apply. We find this challenge is not based on strength, but instead the ability to replicate the instructions given and apply them to the task at hand.
After some expert tuition, you’ll be amazed how nearly all participants can not only climb a rope, but can lock off, and hold their own body weight whilst holding on with only one hand! Not to missed!
This proves that anyone can can achieve things they thought were impossible and ultimatly change that "Can't do" attitude
Julie- Welsh International Hockey “ Absolutely loved our survival skills at The Green Mile. Perfect for forgetting the hectic world outside and just getting back to basics in a stunning setting. Myself and the girls loved racing our team mates to build the biggest fire, and the team at the Green Mile are welcoming, knowledgable and professional. I would highly recommend”
ROPE CLIMBING
& CONFIDENCE
Aptitude / Skill / Listening
BENIFITS:
- Changing the ‘Cant do’ mindset
- Listening to instruction
- Confidence
- Skill
- Mindset
Available - 30 Mins to 1 Hour.
PHYSICAL 2
WELLNESS 5
LEADERSHIP 5
COMMUNICATION 4
TEAM-BUILDING 3
4x4 TEAM DRIVING
Adrenaline / Exciting / Communication
4x4 driving takes precision, concentration, careful consideration, and strategic thinking. It improves communication, builds trust, and develops quick decision making.
Teams will be taught the skill of 4x4 driving and must use their creative thinking, communication, and motor skills to conquer the unexpected challenges thrown in their path. This exciting but challenging course features everything from deep mud and water, to steep inclines and tight turns, leaving participants more agile, adaptable, and cohesive.
Stacy Harding - “Absolutely amazing experience, A second to none confidence boost and self belief to drive over such tricky routes, We worked as a team and swapped driving and nav positions! loads of obstacles to over come and the staff here are highly trained and fantastic at what the do and also like to have a laugh in the mean time Just amazing all round! Can't stress this enough”
BENIFITS:
- Role reversal
- Hone problem solving skills
- Bond a new team
- Build trust in the workplace
- Manage resistance to change
- Encourage a dysfunctional team to work together in harmony
- Improve listening and communication skills
4x4
TEAM DRIVING
Adrenaline / Role Reversal / Communication.
Available - 1.5 to 3 Hours.
PHYSICAL 2
WELLNESS 5
LEADERSHIP 5
COMMUNICATION 4
TEAM-BUILDING 3
THE RIVER RUN
Communication / Perseverance / Resolve
Overcoming obstacles in business and in life requires teams and individuals to work through a challenge in order to achieve a shared or common goal.
One of our most fun and favourite activities, Our river run contains multiple basic but tricky obstacles that teams must manoeuvre together whilst carrying random objects such as a glass of milk, traffic cone etc (you get the picture). Based along a flowing stream, teams must duck dodge and dive to the finish with all items dry and intact. This is a team challenge, and more about the collaboration, communication and leadership of the team as a collective.
Team members will develop self-awareness, resilience, and a can do attitude towards any obstacle in their way.
Julie- Welsh International Hockey “ Absolutely loved our survival skills at The Green Mile. Perfect for forgetting the hectic world outside and just getting back to basics in a stunning setting. Myself and the girls loved racing our team mates to build the biggest fire, and the team at the Green Mile are welcoming, knowledgable and professional. I would highly recommend”
THE RIVER RUN
Communication / Perseverance / Resolve
BENIFITS:
- Self Esteem boost
- Growth Mindset
- Problem solving
- Getting to know your staff members
- Increased tolerance to stress in a simulated environment
Available - 45 Mins - 4 Hours.
PHYSICAL 2
WELLNESS 5
LEADERSHIP 5
COMMUNICATION 4
TEAM-BUILDING 3
SEARCH & RESCUE SCENARIO
Leadership / Immersive / team-building
Think “ESCAPE ROOMS with a purpose”
This course is pound for pound the best immersive learning experience that teams will ever encounter.
This realistic scenario is designed with key learning outcomes that can be applied to real world business applications. It brings with it numerous benefits to both the team and individuals.
You will be given specific training and equipment ready to delve into this immersive scenario, Everyone will be given a roll from Radio Communicator, all the way to the extraction team. Mountain Rescue participants will await an emergency phone call providing the objective of the mission, Then it is up to the leaders and team to successfully save someones life!
Green Mile Instructors will guide and advise where necessary then after completion they give a full debrief on performance, and look to highlight constructive feedback and areas for improvement.
This unforgettable learning experience will give teams the tools to forge strong working relationships, improve leadership and communication, and become eminently more disciplined, decisive and focussed Individuals.
Julie- Welsh International Hockey “ Absolutely loved our survival skills at The Green Mile. Perfect for forgetting the hectic world outside and just getting back to basics in a stunning setting. Myself and the girls loved racing our team mates to build the biggest fire, and the team at the Green Mile are welcoming, knowledgable and professional. I would highly recommend”
BENIFITS:
- Self Esteem boost
- Growth Mindset
- Real life Escape Rooms
- Leadership
- Community
- Shared experience
- Ability to make quick decisions under pressure
- Adapt and overcome
- Increased tolerance to stress in a simulated environment
MOUNTAIN RESCUE
SCENARIO
Leadership / Immersive / team-building
Available - 4 Hours.
PHYSICAL 2
WELLNESS 5
LEADERSHIP 5
COMMUNICATION 4
TEAM-BUILDING 3
The Green Mile programmes focus on corporate wellbeing, health, and fitness, and are designed to help businesses better meet the needs of their employees. Organisations may choose to use the Venue for team building exercises, and as drivers of improved communication and collaboration.
The Green Mile hosts both indoor and outdoor, team-building sessions and wellbeing classes across its 110 acre venue, We are currently working closely with many local and national business including the local NHS trusts to promote the importance of employee care.
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