Board Retreats on the Mornington Peninsula

The Annual Board Retreat — 2–3 days, 8–20 directors

A comprehensive annual reset combining strategic planning sessions with curated Peninsula experiences. Typically includes a full-day working session, an evening private dinner, and a half-day of structured reflection before departure. The format that consistently produces the deepest strategic alignment.

Includes: Expert-led strategy sessions, private welcome dinner, accommodation for all delegates, curated Peninsula experience (vineyard, spa, or coastal), documented outcomes and action register.

The Board Planning Day — 1 full day, 6–16 directors

An intensive single-day format for boards with focused agenda items, annual planning, governance reviews, or major strategic decisions. Morning session, working lunch, and afternoon session with a sunset debrief over Peninsula wines. Depart with decisions made.

Includes: Full-day structured session (9am–5pm), working lunch in the boardroom, sunset wine debrief on the terrace, all AV, materials, and catering, private transfer from Melbourne available.

The Board Renewal — 1.5 days, 6–14 directors

Designed for boards navigating significant change or transition. Combines structured working time with restorative Peninsula experiences — coastal walks, thermal bathing, and private dining — to restore perspective and renew relationships between directors.

Includes: Structured working sessions, Peninsula Hot Springs private access, guided coastal walk, intimate private dinner, overnight accommodation.

The New Board Induction — 1 day, up to 20 directors

For newly formed boards or those welcoming new directors. A carefully designed day that builds relationships, establishes working norms, and creates shared context within a Peninsula setting that immediately signals the calibre of the organisation.

Includes: Relationship-building sessions, shared Peninsula experience, working lunch, evening cocktails and canapés, board charter workshop.

The Governance Deep-Dive — 1 full day, 6–16 directors

A structured, intensive day dedicated entirely to governance — board effectiveness, committee structures, director independence, board composition, information flows, and board-management relationships. Drawing on ASX Corporate Governance Principles and AICD frameworks.

The Strategic Horizon — 2 days, 8–20 directors

For boards that need to look beyond the next financial year. A two-day format combining scenario planning, horizon scanning, and strategic option generation with overnight Peninsula accommodation and curated experiences.