Formic Technologies, a fully remote robotics and software company, enlisted Marco Experiences to plan an unforgettable company offsite for their 50 employees in the Catskills. They needed a location that would inspire their team and create an engaging atmosphere for team-building. With Marco’s expertise, they found the perfect retreat—a unique glamping experience in Saugerties, NY, something Formic says they "never would have discovered without Marco."
About Formic Technologies
Formic Technologies is an innovative leader in automation and robotics, with a mission to make automation deployment easy for businesses so they can focus on their core operations.
- Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Founded: 2020
- Employees: 50
- Industry: Software & Robotics
- Workplace: Fully Remote
Formic, like many growing remote companies, understands that company offsites are critical for fostering team collaboration, innovation, and culture building.
The Challenge: How to Plan a Corporate Retreat for a Remote Team
Planning a corporate retreat or company offsite without experience can be daunting. Formic's team members, Christine Keelan and Vilma Jaku, were tasked with planning their company’s largest offsite with no prior event planning experience. They needed a partner who could help them create a memorable, engaging retreat on a tight timeline and budget.
After Googling how to plan a company offsite, Christine and Vilma found Marco Experiences—a company specializing in unique corporate retreats.
The Solution: Marco Experiences Takes Over Offsite Planning
After completing the quick needs assessment on the Marco website, Christine and Vilma connected with Marco Retreats Expert Ali Brown. She immediately understood their vision and suggested a one-of-a-kind glamping experience in the Catskills, featuring luxury Airstream accommodations. Each employee had their own Airstream, providing a balance of comfort and adventure.
This location and concept was a perfect fit for the Formic team retreat, offering the opportunity for both productive work sessions and fun, bonding experiences.
The Offsite Experience: A Week of Team Building and Adventure in the Catskills
In just over a month of planning, Marco Experiences helped Formic pull off their unforgettable corporate offsite in Saugerties, NY. The team enjoyed a mix of work and play, including:
- Hiking in the Catskills to inspire creativity
- Fun Lawn Olympics to build teamwork
- A scenic Hudson River cruise to relax and enjoy nature
- Private dinners under the stars to bring the team together
- Productive brainstorming sessions and presentations to align on company goals
By choosing Marco Experiences, Formic avoided the stress and time-consuming tasks of offsite planning, allowing them to focus on what really mattered—team building and fostering their company culture.
The Results: Planning for Future Company Retreats with Marco Experiences
Following the success of their Catskills retreat, Formic is already planning their next corporate offsite for Spring 2023. With a focus on reallocating budgets previously dedicated to office leases, Formic now prioritizes team-building experiences that bring their remote team together in meaningful ways.
Christine expressed her satisfaction, saying:
“Our priority is uplifting morale, bringing people together, and humanizing work. This retreat was just the first of many experiences we will plan for our employees in the future.”
Why Marco Experiences is Your Go-To for Corporate Retreats and Offsite Planning
Marco Experiences offers expert offsite planning services tailored to your company’s specific needs. Whether you're looking to strengthen your remote team, build company culture, or create memorable team-building experiences, Marco’s experts will ensure every detail is covered—from venue selection to on-site logistics.
