ebert & associates
Countryside Estate Retreat Center
A
"rejuvenating" setting in the country for strategic planning, team
building or training.
Our Facility
Picture 200 acres of rolling hills and woodland in the Minnesota Hardwood
Forest with abundant wildlife and scenic trails meandering throughout. A
stately farmhouse with rustic interior, reminiscent of a ski lodge. Wood stove,
comfortable rooms with space for breakout sessions and a large living room for
full group meetings. For fair weather days, outdoor tables and chairs make
great work spaces and a fire ring is available for cookouts. Relax in the
country air while enjoying a peaceful environment, conducive to creative and
productive thinking and rejuvenation of the soul.
People learn best in a
positive physical, emotional, and social environment, one that is both relaxed
and stimulating. David Meier, The Accelerated Learning Handbook, p. xvii
THINK TANK Trails
Bogged down in old thinking? Stuck in a rut? Need inspiration to be more
innovative? Bring pen and paper, and walk with a THINK TANK consultant through
our spacious, pastoral and natural "incubator" site. Be prepared to
take lots of notes as you will walk away with enough ideas for the whole year,
and beyond. Guaranteed!
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Meals
Bring your own or we will cater.
Wellness Breaks
Re-energize with frequent wellness breaks throughout the day.
Long-term retention
increases with many short breaks. Rich Allen, Ph.D., Train Smart, Perfect
Trainings Every Time, The Brain Store, 2001. Optional Activities
Special End-of-Day Activity:
Wiffel Ball (for baseball light-weights)
Serenity Walks (on scenic trails)
Blackberry picking (summer)
Massage and other relaxation strategies
Group Size
We can comfortably accommodate up to 50 people in our "brand new" spacious training center. Hotels for overnight accommodations available within 15 minutes in Winona MN or La Crosse WI.
Audio-Visual Equipment
Bring your own, or we will rent whatever you need.
On-site Professional Group Facilitator available - discount on facility rate if you use her services.
Carol Ebert is a skilled group facilitator and because she incorporates fun and
play into the day, you'll work hard, but hardly know you're working!
Directions
20 minutes from La Crosse Wisconsin
I-90 West to Nodine Exit (Exit 266), left over interstate toward Nodine, second left turn
at Stoehr Drive, drive up dirt road ½ mile to Countryside Estate on left.
15 minutes from Winona Minnesota
Hwy 61 toward La Crosse, right on I-90 to Nodine Exit. Follow above directions.
Or Hwy 61 toward La Crosse, right on County 3, cross over interstate toward
Nodine.
45 minutes from Rochester Minnesota
I-90 East to Nodine Exit, right toward Nodine, same directions as above.