| Small conferences are hard work! They can be fun.
They do have a greater chance of success if the conference is designed with care and with the belief in building partnerships between participants.
There is a greater chance of success if these small personal conferences are conducted in the private and secluded setting of a 700 acre farm.
Why not try us?
We can work with the facilitator of your conference to give a truly unique experience that will enhance the positive goals of your group.
Sample two day Conference. (The session headings give an indication of a previous conference.)
Day One
- Car pool from Sydney or Canberra
- 10.00am - Refreshments provided on arrival: fruit platter, toasted raisin
bread w/butter, tea, coffee, juice, spring water, soft drinks.
- Session 1 Perhaps "What would we like to Change?"
- Session 2 Perhaps ""Current trends or current financial play"
- 12 noon - BBQ Chicken, Potato salad, green salad, Sourdough Rolls, juice.
- Session 3 Key presentations
- Working afternoon tea - brownies/slices, fruit platter.
- Session 4 "Performance"
- 5.00pm: ACTIVITY - Ute tour to the top of the hill view - "smoke stones".
Check out the 400 head of stud Angus cattle.
- Pamper - rooms have a Scandinavian sauna ... wind down relax and freshen for
dinner.
- DINNER - local celebrity chef - 3 course dinner and wines from local winery.
(see attached a sample menu)
Day Two
- 8.00am B/fast - mini cereals, yoghurt, milk, toast, spreads, bacon sausages
eggs.
- Session 5 "Leadership"
- Session 6 "Are we structured for the best performance?"
- Lunch - Quiches, salads, Sourdough rolls.
- Session 7 "New technology, New procedures."
- Session 8 "Setting goals/ tasks/ dates for next conference".
Sample Menu from our Celebrity Chef.
Entree:
- Bruschetta with BBQ King Prawns
- Why not try the local Manchester Square Wine? 2004 or 2005 vintage. Well worth tasting!
Main: Highlands Heritage Pork (A unique Southern Highlands experience).
- Black Pork Mixed Grill - Pork Chops with sage and olives
- Marinated Pork Ribs with Jack Daniels marinade
- Thin pork sausages
- Accompanied by sliced potatoes, sauerkraut, mushrooms, tossed green
salad.
Dessert:
- Bombe Alaska! All under the stars!
- All recipes and food supplied by the Celebrity Chef. Price is based on the number of guests and the individual design of the dinner. Anything is possible.
The Pines can help you organise exclusive small conferences including accommodation from 6 - 10 people.
For Bookings & Enquiries please see our Contact Us page. |
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