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Nourishing Nature for Teams

Take your team into the heart of New Zealand’s native forest for lunch or dinner.

Nourishing Nature is designed to inspire fresh ideas and build trust, making it the perfect setting for executive teams and rewarding top performers.

This is an off-grid regenerative experience designed to restore, refresh, and reconnect. Hosted on Velskov native forest farm, the team day combines the power of nature with culinary creativity and sustainability, offering an unparalleled opportunity to rejuvenate your team in one of Auckland’s most tranquil and inspiring settings.

After getting your hands dirty with tree planting, your team will co-create a forest-to-table lunch or dinner featuring locally sourced ingredients, all from the farm’s lush surroundings.

Any questions? Please contact us at hebe@velskov.com

Agenda Example

LUNCH

9:30 AM — Arrival & Welcome Briefing
Gather with tea made from native herbs—overview of the morning and safety check-in.

10:15 AM — A taste of Native Forest Farming
Walking into the forest farm. Removing invasive species to help native bush regenerate and prepare the place to plant your seedling. Plant and name your native tree to be GPS located.

11:00 PM — Co-Cooked Woodfire Lunch
Create and share a simple meal around the fire, using seasonal and indigenous ingredients — stories of the land, the work, and the people who protect it.

1:00 PM — Wrap-Up
Closing thoughts and group farewell

1:30 PM — Ending

DINNER

3:30 PM — Arrival & Welcome Briefing
Gather with tea made from native herbs—overview of the afternoon and safety check-in.

4:15 PM — A taste of Native Forest Farming
Walking into the forest farm. Removing invasive species to help native bush regenerate and prepare the place to plant your seedling. Plant and name your native tree to be GPS located.

5:00 PM — Co-Cooked Woodfire Dinner
Create and share a simple meal around the fire, using seasonal and indigenous ingredients — stories of the land, the work, and the people who protect it.

7:00 PM — Wrap-Up
Closing thoughts and group farewell

7:30 PM — Back home

Why Choose Nourishing Nature?

  • Reconnect with Nature: Immerse your team in the rejuvenating beauty of New Zealand’s native rainforest. A chance to reconnect with nature, recharge, and foster creative thinking in a serene and inspiring environment. It’s the perfect break from the office to reset and refocus.

  • Sustainable Forest-to-Table Food: Savour a lunch made from the freshest, locally sourced ingredients from the forest farm itself. Every dish is thoughtfully crafted to highlight New Zealand’s natural produce, offering a truly authentic culinary experience that reflects your company’s commitment to sustainability and local sourcing.

  • Team Bonding in a Private Setting: The tranquil surroundings of the forest create the ideal environment for fostering team cohesion, building stronger relationships, and enhancing collaboration.

Package:

  • NZ$ 350 ex GST per person, including 1/2 day Venue Hire (Minimum 6 people).

    If you like to upgrade to full day including coffee/tea/snack breaks, it is NZ$ 400 ex GST per person. (Minimum 6 people).

  • The package includes optional guided biodiversity and forest restoration work, health and safety insurance, an optional educational talk and a premium foraged lunch or dinner. Water and Herbal Tea included. Other drinks BYO.

  • Self-driving is an option, while electronic group transfers are preferable and can be requested.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • For your comfort, please wear clothes that you can layer and shoes suitable for walking. Velskov also provides a limited number of gumboots and rain jackets.

  • We recommend bringing a hat and sunscreen (for the summer months), a rain jacket (for the winter months), as well as a water bottle, camera and insect spray.

    Don't forget any medication you may need, such as allergy prevention or treatment.

  • The experience features tastings of fresh ingredients from the farm and local area, which vary daily. While specific dietary requests cannot be guaranteed, please inform us of any allergies when booking at hebe@velskov.com. The tasting is suitable for pescatarians, vegetarians, gluten-free and halal diets. However, please note that most farm produce tasters are not prepared as vegan dishes.

  • Yes, if you are doing the tree planting, guests need to be physically mobile and fit for a short walk through the forest.

  • Yes, you are welcome to make your own way to Velskov Native Forest Farm. We encourage you to use eco-friendly electric vehicles to help reduce your environmental footprint.

  • Yes, there is a compostable toilet available for use at the off-grid native forest farm.

  • We understand that plans can change. You can cancel your booking up to 10 days before the booking date for a full refund minus an admin fee of 20%. Cancellations made within 10 days are not eligible for a refund.