Work properly. Then stop completely.
WHY IT WORKS FOR TEAMS
Most corporate retreats fail at one of two things: they’re either too comfortable to get any work done, or too functional to properly switch off. Lawn Road Retreat threads that needle — a proper meeting room completely separate from the house, with everything you need to run a productive day. And when you close the door on it, the rest of the property is right there.
Teams leave having had focused working time and real downtime. That combination is harder to find than it sounds.
Most groups also sort catering — whether that’s a private chef who handles everything, or ready-made meals from trusted local caterers that just need reheating. Either way, food stops being something anyone has to think about. Pen can connect you with caterers who know the property well.
THE MEETING ROOM
Separate from the house. Set up for real work.
The dedicated meeting room sits apart from the main living areas — so the work side of your stay is completely independent from everything else. Wonderfully light and spacious, with a table that configures multiple ways depending on your session format.
Adjacent to the meeting room is a breakout room with tea and coffee facilities — useful for smaller conversations, one-to-ones, or just somewhere to step away and think.
CAPACITY
Up to 16-18
SCREEN
75″ Smart TV
WIFI
Starlink
ADJACENT
Breakout room
BEYOND THE MEETING ROOM
Multiple spaces for different kinds of thinking.
BREAKOUT ROOM
Adjacent to meeting room
Tea and coffee facilities. Good for smaller groups, one-to-ones, or a quiet working space during the day.
Multiple lounges
Multiple lounges
Several living areas inside the property. Useful for informal breakaways, spontaneous conversation, or just a change of scene.
OUTDOOR AREAS
Covered entertaining area and lawn
A large covered outdoor space with screens — effectively an all-weather room. Good for standing workshops or a change of atmosphere.
WHEN THE DAY IS DONE
Everything else is right there waiting.
The best corporate retreats make space for the conversations that don’t happen in meetings. At Lawn Road Retreat, those conversations tend to happen in the hot tub, around the pizza oven, or on the pétanque court.
14-seat hot tub
Saltwater Pool
Pizza Oven & BBQ
Petanque, pickleball, tennis
★★★★★ EXCELLENT · 55+ GOOGLE REVIEWS
★★★★★
“Lawn Road is an incredibly unique property with everything you could possibly need. We stayed here for a work offsite and found the conference room very productive and comfortable. Loved the numerous outdoor spaces and rooms that meant we all had a bathroom each. Would highly recommend.”
Kaitlen O’Connor · Google Review
★★★★★
“We held our annual conference at Lawn Road and it was simply perfect. Enough space for everyone to relax when needed, great games on hand and a pleasure dealing with Penny. We’d love to come back!”
Hilton Brown Swimming · Google Review
Read all reviews on Google · Lawn Road Retreat, Hawke’s Bay
EXCLUSIVELY YOURS
Ready to bring your group?
Get in touch to check availability, ask questions, or book directly through the portal. Pen responds personally to every enquiry.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Group sizes, minimum stays, pricing, what’s included — we’ve answered them all.
