A Resurgence of the Conferencing and Retreat Sector in Kenya – Let’s Get Together!

It has been a challenging few years for everyone and the conferences and retreats sector in Kenya is no exception. Due to COVID-19 restrictions many companies and organisations have had to resort to working from home, making in-person retreats or conferences completely out of the question 

As business started to return to ‘normal’, campaigning for the Kenyan elections began. Difficult past electoral transitions meant people in and outside of Kenya were unwilling to commit to business development activities, that required people to travel, even the short 20km distance from Nairobi to Limuru.

A Return to In-Person Conferences and Retreats

We are delighted to see that this trend is changing. A few years of semi-confinement means people are keen to get back to some semblance of normalcy. Businesses are pushing forward with team building activities, in-person board meetings, business development planning and much more. And it is not just businesses, people also want to gather for recreational purposes too. We are seeing an uptake in bookings for a wide range of retreats, including spiritual, fitness, wellness, adventure and even digital detox. Whatever you are looking for, Brackenhurst Conference and Retreat Centre can create a package tailored to your group.

Benefits of In-Person Conferences and Retreats

Where do we start – there are so many! Besides being able to physically meet friends, colleagues and people with similar interests, we also know that in-person conferences and retreats provide:

• Time out from your usual environment and distractions to concentrate on the job, the objectives of your business or just on you!
• Time in nature, whilst specific to Brackenhurst and its forest location, we believe it’s hugely important. For more information about the cognitive benefits of being in a forest and how they can help improve education and job performance read Forest Bathing at Brackenhurst.
• The opportunity to spend face-to-face time with colleagues and friends, without a screen intermediary blocking the good vibes and limiting off-agenda conversations.
• Time with experts in your field of interest and the opportunity to make new friends and connections who share a similar passion to you. The chat function in Zoom does not offer the same freedoms!
• Restoration. A combination of all the above help rejuvenate the spirit and enable you to return to your everyday life with a renewed sense of purpose.

Let us help you plan your next conference

Whether it is a day retreat for 5 or a week’s conference for 100, we can help you plan. Brackenhurst Conference and Retreat Centre in Limuru, has a range of indoor and outdoor meeting spaces for you to choose from. We work with you to plan the perfect menu that can be enjoyed in our beautiful dining hall, or in and around the Muna Tree Café. We also provide a range of accommodation including rooms, suites, cottages and dormitories.

Not only can we help with the logistics, but we are also able to offer a range of activities to help enhance your thinking. These include guided walks in the forest, team building activities, sports and coming soon visits to the visionary Forest Foods to explore and learn about Syntropic Agroforestry.

Contact Us

Our friendly team are always happy to help. Feel free to contact us on: +254 724 256 721, +254 748 199 552, or booking@brackenhurst.com. You can also check out our latest reviews here.