Teams think differently when the world slows down.
Skugga Estate is a private vineyard and farm estate in Mae On, Chiang Mai — 40 minutes from the city, a world away from the office. Corporate groups from Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok, and beyond come here to breathe, reconnect, and do the kind of thinking that conference rooms make impossible.
The land carries a quiet presence. The air feels clean. Time stretches. Conversations deepen. Creative thinking becomes natural.
This is not a conference room experience. This is a reset.
Skugga is ideal for leadership teams, creative departments, startup founders, educators, strategists, and companies that want meaningful time away from screens and routine. Groups of 10 to 150 are welcome. Each offsite is built around your team's specific objectives.
WHAT A SKUGGA OFFSITE FEELS LIKE
Ideas come easier in open air with the smell of vines and wood. Conversations slow down and become honest. Teams rediscover purpose. Creativity rises without pressure. Energy resets through nature. People return with clarity rather than exhaustion.
This is the type of retreat people remember.
TYPES OF OFFSITES WE HOST
Leadership and Strategic Planning
Focused sessions for vision, planning, and deep discussion. The estate's natural quiet makes it well-suited to the kind of long-form conversation that drives genuine strategic clarity.
Creative Ideation and Innovation Days
A space for brainstorming, problem solving, and new concepts. Away from routine environments, teams consistently report that ideas surface more freely.
Wellness and Culture Retreats
Movement, rest, and shared experiences that strengthen team unity. Particularly effective for remote teams meeting in person for the first time or teams entering a new phase of growth.
Team Building Experiences
Nature activities, creative workshops, farm-based learning, and shared challenges across the vineyard and farm grounds.
Content Creation and Brand Workshops
The estate offers exceptional natural backdrops for on-brand storytelling and visual production days. The vineyard, Classic Car Garage, and farm kitchen are all available for content teams.
SAMPLE OFFSITE AGENDA
Morning: Arrival and grounding session. Coffee and light refreshments from the on-site roastery. Strategy circle or leadership meeting in the Glass House.
Midday: Outdoor brainstorming under the trees. Creative workshop or guided experience — chocolate making, cacao ceremony, or wine tasting. Farm-to-table lunch prepared by the Skugga kitchen.
Afternoon: Breakout sessions in the Glass House. Walking dialogue around the vineyard rows. Closing discussion circles on the ceremony lawn.
Evening: Vineyard sunset session. Seasonal dinner. Optional cacao circle or light creative activity.
Multi-day programs are available and can be structured around your team's specific goals. Contact the team to discuss.
SKUGGA SPACES FOR TEAMS
The Glass House A quiet indoor and outdoor studio filled with natural light. Ideal for meetings, strategy circles, and focused creative work.
The Vineyard
Rows of vines, open sky, and long views across the Mae On valley. Perfect for movement sessions, team building, guided walks, and outdoor discussion.
The Ceremony Lawn
A wide open green space for group activities, presentations, and discussions.
The Farm Kitchen
Warm, rustic, and ideal for shared meals, tastings, and food-based team experiences. All food is prepared using local and farm-grown ingredients.
Walking Paths and Hidden Corners
Quiet spots across the estate for one-on-one conversations, reflection, and informal dialogue.
FOOD AND DRINK
Skugga offers seasonal menus prepared with local and farm-grown ingredients. Meals are warm, nourishing, and designed for shared connection.
Options include tea and coffee service from the on-site roastery, fresh fruit and herbal drinks, farm-based lunches, light afternoon snacks, and seasonal dinners on request. Dietary requirements including vegetarian and special dietary needs can be accommodated — discuss with the team at the time of enquiry.
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
Guided nature walk. Chocolate making workshop. Cacao ceremony. Mindfulness or movement session. Team building activities across the farm and vineyard. On-site storytelling or brand photo session. Sunset vineyard experience. Seasonal farm activities.
WHO OUR RETREATS ARE FOR
Skugga is ideal for leadership teams, creative departments, startup founders, educators and program leaders, remote teams meeting in person, companies seeking a culture reset, and groups preparing for a new season of growth.
Particularly popular with leadership teams and creative groups travelling from Singapore and Hong Kong. Chiang Mai is a direct 2.5-hour flight from Hong Kong and approximately 2 hours from Singapore, making it a practical and distinctive choice for a regional offsite that feels genuinely removed from the working environment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many people can join a Skugga offsite? Skugga accommodates corporate groups from 10 to 150 people. Most retreat groups fall between 15 and 50. The estate can be booked exclusively for larger leadership summits and multi-team events. Contact the team to discuss your group size and objectives.
How far is Skugga Estate from Chiang Mai city? Skugga Estate is located in Mae On, approximately 40 minutes from Chiang Mai city centre and Chiang Mai International Airport. The estate is easily reached by private transfer, which the team can arrange on request.
Can we customise the retreat schedule? Yes. Each offsite is built around the goals of your team. Share your objectives with the Skugga team and a tailored program will be created for you.
What workshop experiences are available during a corporate retreat? Available experiences include chocolate making, bean-to-bar workshops, ceremonial cacao, wine and gin tasting, guided vineyard walks, and seasonal farm activities. Experiences can be combined across a half-day or full-day program.
Is accommodation available at Skugga Estate? On-site cabin accommodation is available for retreat hosts. The Mae On valley has boutique guesthouses and resorts within a short drive for larger groups. Additional villa accommodation at the estate opens Q4 2026.
Do you provide meeting equipment and materials? Basic materials, tables, whiteboards, and simple creative supplies are available on-site. Additional equipment can be arranged in advance — discuss requirements at the time of booking.
Is food included in the retreat package? Seasonal menus can be added to your retreat package. All food is prepared by the Skugga kitchen using local and farm-grown produce. Dietary requirements can be accommodated on request.
How do we book a corporate retreat at Skugga Estate? Contact the Skugga Estate team directly via the enquiry form or by email at vineyard@skuggalife.com. Provide your group size, preferred dates, and objectives and the team will respond with a tailored proposal.
Bring your team into a place that inspires clarity and genuine connection. Let the vineyard steady the mind. Let the land create space for new ideas.
Skugga Estate is a private vineyard and farm estate in Mae On, Chiang Mai, Thailand. The estate hosts corporate retreats, team offsites, private events, destination weddings, wine tasting, and workshop experiences. Open to enquiries from groups of 10 to 150.
Email vineyard@skuggalife.com or use the enquiry form to begin planning your offsite.