Boardroom in the Bush: The Outdoor Leadership Experience Transforming Team Culture
Let’s be honest—most corporate workshops are boring. Endless PowerPoint slides, air-conditioned meeting rooms, and awkward team-building exercises that everyone secretly dreads.
It’s no wonder people are all zoomed out and completely disengaged. They don’t want to sit in another stale boardroom—they want to feel something, to experience something different, to reconnect with themselves and their team in a way that actually means something.
That’s why I created Boardroom in the Bush.
I believe the best ideas, the strongest leadership, and the deepest team connections don’t happen when you’re staring at a whiteboard in a stuffy room. They happen when you step outside, unplug from the noise, and allow yourself to think differently.
So I built Boardroom in the Bush in the stunning Hunter Valley town of Wollombi—a place rich with history, culture, and the kind of stillness that sparks real inspiration. This isn’t just a venue—it’s a fully immersive experience where leaders and teams can unplug, unwind, and truly connect.
Magic happens when you take your team outside.
When teams swap screens for survival skills, meetings for mindful hiking, and corporate jargon for storytelling around a campfire, something shifts. Conversations go deeper. People open up. Creativity flows. And leaders start to see their teams—and themselves—in a whole new way.
Here’s what you’ll find at Boardroom in the Bush:
🌿 Outdoor survival experiences – Build shelters, learn rope-tying, track wildlife, and problem-solve as a team.
🔥 Campfire cooking & storytelling – Bond over food, laughter, and conversations that matter.
🥾 Mindful hiking – Step away from stress, clear your mind, and return feeling recharged.
🖤 Indigenous cultural immersion – Learn from local Indigenous Elders, explore ancient artifacts, and gain powerful insights.
🌱 Eco-conscious impact – Every team that visits helps restore the land, planting trees and contributing to conservation efforts.
And the best part? No Wi-Fi. No distractions. Just real, human connection.
Good for Your Team, Good for the Planet
Leadership is more about making an impact than about simply making decisions. At Boardroom in the Bush, every team that visits is part of something bigger.
This land is home to incredible native wildlife—birds, black rock wallabies, wombats, reptiles and marsupials. By bringing your team here, you’re investing in their growth while also contributing to the conservation of this stunning region.
For every team that joins us, we plant a tree as a symbol of our shared commitment to sustainability and the future.
Want to Experience It for Yourself?
We officially launched in December 2024, and the response has been incredible. Teams have left feeling more connected, more inspired, and more aligned than ever before. And we’re just getting started.
In the coming weeks, we’re hosting a special Indigenous Men’s Mental Health Camp, and in April, the Elders Mystery School—a five-day immersion open to families and communities.
If your team is craving something different—something meaningful—it’s time to step outside the boardroom and into the bush.
Download the Boardroom in the Bush brochure & sample agenda: Click here
Contact me at aj@alexandrajoy.com.au
Let’s do leadership differently. I can’t wait to welcome you.
AJ
Alexandra Joy