Connections & Communities
at The Nature Place, Retreat & Conference Center near Colorado Springs
In today’s work world, people are constantly plugged in. Between emails about meetings, texts with updates, and calls about progress, it seems we’re always on and accessible—blurring the lines between work, life, and genuine connection. There’s rarely a break in sight, with ever-evolving workflow tools and collaborative platforms engulfing our natural human ability to connect: to make eye contact, to offer a thoughtful response rather than just an emoji in a chat channel.
As the way we work and travel continues to evolve, The Nature Place offers something different: a campus designed to inspire you to spend most of your time immersed in the open space of a Ponderosa pine forest. We strive to provide a natural setting—both indoors and out—that encourages teams and communities to come together authentically, and this is reflected in the design of our lodging and communal spaces.
We boast 47 individual rooms that are simple and clean. Suites are styled with mountain minimalist decor to encourage community interaction after hours, with outdoor murals by a local artist and unembellished amenities. Rooms are located in clusters of four with exterior decks and are a short walk from the main conference rooms and lodge buildings.
With no TVs/screens in our sleeping rooms we hope guests utilize downtime to disconnect from technology and connect with your community. The people that come to this place are what make the experience, and we hope we can support your interpersonal development.
The Nature Place has also recently renovated the Lodge common area with the intention to offer a unique opportunity to build community and enhance team relationships. With an updated board game and recreation space, outdoor yard games, and multiple small group sitting areas, the idea is that groups use this area to relax and reconnect after a day spent at a beautiful conference center near Colorado Springs, naturalist outdoor programming, or leadership experiential activities.
Unwinding in one of our shared spaces could be perfect for your team. This remodel opens opportunities for relaxation and social interaction away from the pressures of deadlines and Slack notifications. Instead, there is time for a cup of coffee in the dining area, watching a movie together in the lounge, a short hike on the Colorado Outdoor Education Center property (view map here), playing games in the rec space, or meetings sitting around the fire on our lodge deck; these interactions are often the key to recharging your team energy and building stronger relationships.
Connecting with your coworkers organically promotes a feeling of belonging, and our unique environment will help facilitate these interpersonal opportunities that you wouldn’t otherwise share from your blurred home office background.These connections will help reduce stress and foster team camaraderie.
Get in touch with us to today to strengthen your communities with a custom retreat, board meeting, or conference in Colorado!
