Live like a Zen monk at the SanboJi temple!
About the offsite
Journey into Zen Serenity
SanboJi Monastery offers an exclusive setting for corporate events, transforming team-building activities, board meetings, and general meetings into moments of profound inspiration and meaning.
With over 30 years of experience welcoming organizations, SanboJi collaborates with companies to incorporate meditative practices into their programs, providing a unique experience that enhances awareness and connection. Located in the heart of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines in Berceto (Parma), SanboJi serves as a peaceful refuge from the daily hustle and bustle.
Immersed in natural settings of rare beauty, the monastery, surrounded by centuries-old woods, offers a harmonious space that promotes team connection and well-being.
Where you'll stay
SANBOJI, Emilia-Romagna
Italy
SanboJi Mountain Zen Monastery offers a serene hermitage perfect for a company retreat.
Founded by Master Tetsugen Serra in 1996, SanboJi, meaning Temple of the Three Jewels, is a sanctuary of peace where guests can reconnect with nature and themselves.
The monastery features a blend of restored rural buildings and new constructions, all in the traditional Zen style. Surrounded by pristine natural landscapes, including Zen gardens, meadows, and ancient woods, SanboJi provides ample space for reflection and relaxation.
Japanese tatami mats and zafu cushions is available for Zen meditation and activities, open day and night. The expansive grounds and serene squares offer perfect spots to walk, breathe, and enjoy the unique, silent landscape.
SanboJi is an ideal retreat location, promoting team connection and well-being amidst the beauty and tranquility of the Apennine hills.
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Need a facilitator?
We can provide a professional coach or facilitator to streamline the design and execution of your business activities, making your offsite experience effortlessly impactful.
What you'll do
Main activities
QI Exercises and Light Stretching
Awaken your energy, release tension, and set the tone for a balanced, focused day.
Working Day Experience with the Monks
Experience the harmony of mindful work at SanboJi Monastery. Every task becomes a lesson of teamwork and connection.
Workshop: "Work as a form of performance and achievement"
Explore how ancient wisdom can inspire modern workplace harmony.
Group Work on monks's wisdom story
Foster team-work and understanding with Monk's stories.
Meditation Walking in Pagazzano
Walk in silence under a starlit sky, guided by the monks of SanboJi, and rediscover the beauty of simplicity.
Conscious breathing Workshop
Unlock the power of breath with Zen monks, learning techniques to harness energy, reduce stress, and cultivate balance in every aspect of life.
Where you'll sleep
Your accommodations
You will stay inside the Zen monastery in shared rooms of different typology.
Zen Retreat Accomodation @Sanboji
The Accomodation fosters a sense of community and connection among guests, enhancing the retreat experience.