Team Building – Page 2 – Blair Spangler

E-Biking

E-bikes provide pedal assistance make it easier to tackle hills, headwinds, and longer distances. This feature makes it easier for people of all ages and fitness levels to enjoy cycling and longer distances are possible.
E-bikes are eco-friendly as they use rechargeable batteries as their primary power source, resulting in lower carbon emissions and reduced pollution compared to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. E-bikes still require pedaling, which provides a good workout and can improve cardiovascular health, joint mobility, and mental health.

County Fairs are an Ideal team building event

Food-Eating Contest: Arrange a food-eating contest featuring popular county fair treats, such as hot dogs, cotton candy, or pies. Each team will nominate one member to participate, and the team whose representative finishes the food first wins.
Carnival Game Tournament: Set up a tournament using different carnival games available at the fair, such as ring toss, balloon darts, or the strongman hammer. Assign points for winning or placing in each game.
Trivia Challenge: about the county fair’s history, local area, or general knowledge. Divide the group into teams and have them answer questions in a competitive format, with the highest-scoring team winning.
Creative Photo Challenge: Assign each team a list of creative photo challenges to complete, such as “Take a photo with the largest stuffed animal prize” or “Capture your team posing as a human pyramid in front of the Ferris wheel.” The team with the most creative and entertaining photos, as judged by an impartial panel, wins.
Agricultural Exhibit Challenge: Have teams explore the agricultural exhibits and create a presentation on a specific theme, such as sustainable farming or the importance of local produce. The team with the most informative and engaging presentation wins.

Costume Ball at our Calistoga Property

The tradition of masquerade balls dates back to medieval Europe, where they were often held as part of carnival celebrations.. Guests are encouraged to build elaborate costumes from the treasures of our very own costume closet. The Calistoga Hideout is the perfect venue -historically accurate and thus a truly immersive environment evoking an experience of time travel. Specific historic characters of the Wild West can be embodied for the night. Our Calistoga in house library is full of books to choose characters from. Add an extra layer of magic with live musicians and dancing. Overall, a thrilling and unforgettable experience of time travel back to the late 1800s, where the line between fantasy and reality is blurred, and anything can happen.

Nature Photography

A nature photography class teaches the art and technique of capturing images of the natural world, including landscapes, wildlife, plants, and natural phenomena. The course covers camera basics, composition, lighting, wildlife photography, landscape photography, macro photography, and post-processing. Students also learn about the ethics of nature photography, including guidelines for minimizing impact on the environment and respecting the rights of animals and other natural subjects. The class can include hiking too exotic areas of Sonoma County including the Pacific coast.

Zip lining through the redwoods

Sonoma Zipline Adventures is high-flying adventure that will immerse your group in the unparalleled beauty of the world famous California Coastal Redwoods. From panoramic forest views to thrillingly deep ravines, get up close and personal with some of the tallest, and oldest, living things you’ll ever meet Everyone will end your tour with a deeper appreciation for the forest and our planet.

Boot Camp

The trainer can come to the property & is able to work with a diversified group and varying ranges of skill. Guests are encouraged to work with the t racer prior to arrival to design a progressive set of training sessions to best meet your goals and skill. Any combination of exercise is possible. The trainers can use what is at the property to build something very unique and challenging.

Yoga or Pilates Mat Class on our sun deck

The instructor comes to the property, is able to work with a diversified group and varying ranges of skill. You are welcome to confer with her prior to design a class to your specifications. We provide mats at all houses.

Hiking the wonders of Napa and Sonoma

There are 100’s of regional and state parks to choose from with a seemingly infinite variety of terrains and views. From redwood forests to coastal cliffs, from vineyard overlooks to the pacific ocean. We can arrange a knowledgeable local guide. Remember hiking can be combined with wine tasting, bird-watching, nature photography, etc.

Horseback Riding

Whatever your dream about horseback riding might be, you’ll probably find it in Sonoma County:
Cantering swiftly on a beautiful beach at sunset, waves crashing alongside, Comfortably astride a gentle horse that’s picking its way through a thick forest, the only sound a persistent woodpecker, trotting smoothly alongside a fast-moving, early-spring stream, a leisurely trail ride through neat rows of lush grapevines ending with a wine tasting. Anything is possible.

Bike our hills for speed and endurance

2 of our properties are located near on a ridge It is downhill all the way in both directions for the advanced rider. Some areas are rather steep on the 2 lane paved roads. Picturesque and challenging. Stop in town for lunch or a wine tasting. You can ride back up or we can arrange to collect your group and the bikes for the return. Alternatively, bikes can be rented in one of the bucolic local villages for a day on the valley floor among the vines and wineries. Guided tours between wineries can be choreographed.