Everything you need to know about planning a remote offsite with Field Trips.

What is a remote offsite?

A remote offsite is an intentional, in-person gathering designed for remote or distributed teams. It’s a break from day-to-day Zoom calls and Slack threads—giving your team the chance to collaborate, connect, and recharge in a shared physical space. We’ve planned and experienced enough offsites to know that they can have a transformative effect on how team performance long term simply through every day connection.

Why should remote companies invest in team offsites?

Offsites are where company culture comes to life. For remote-first teams, they’re essential for building trust, deepening collaboration, aligning on strategy, and preventing burnout. A well-designed offsite improves employee engagement, productivity, and retention.

What types of offsites does Field Trips plan?

We design and manage all types of offsites, including:

• Quarterly or annual team offsites

• Leadership retreats

• Company kickoffs and all-hands gatherings

• Special offsites (e.g. an IPO celebration)

• Client / partner events

• Flagship conferences

Whether you’re looking for a three-day strategy session in the mountains or a weeklong creative reset by the beach, we tailor everything to your goals.

What’s included when we work with Field Trips?

Field Trips is a full-service event and travel planning partner. We handle:

• Destination sourcing

• Budget management

• Venue sourcing, booking, and accommodations

• Agenda design and facilitation support

• Meals, experiences, and transportation

• Onsite coordination and logistics

• Attendee management (travel, FAQ, specific requests, etc)

We also offer white-glove support for pre- and post-event communication.

How much does a remote offsite cost?

Costs vary depending on location, duration, team size, and the type of experience you're looking for. Our goal is to work within your budget to deliver a meaningful, high-impact experience. That said, we work on your behalf to lower costs through contract negotiations. Our team also belongs to a travel network that can offer exclusive perks as well.

What makes Field Trips different from other retreat planners

We’re marketers, facilitators, and operations nerds. That means we care just as much about your internal culture and team dynamics as we do about the itinerary. We specialize in experiential offsites for modern, remote-first companies. Our approach blends strategy, culture, and creativity, and every Field Trip is crafted to be intentional, memorable, and aligned with your business goals. These are not vacations, but have leisure built in to foster team connection.

Can you help us get leadership buy-in for an offsite?

Absolutely. We can provide pitch decks, ROI frameworks, and sample agendas to help make the business case for investing in a team offsite. We’ve worked with fast-growing startups, public companies, and globally distributed teams to build a strong case for in-person connection.

How far in advance should we plan?

We recommend planning your offsite at least 3–6 months in advance. For international or large-scale gatherings, 6–9 months gives you the best venue and pricing options.

Where can we host a team offsite?

Anywhere in the world. We’ve planned offsites in Mexico City, Lisbon, Maui, Portland, Palm Springs, Bend, New York City, and more. We’ll help you choose a destination that fits your team’s vibe, flight accessibility, and budget.

How much does it cost to work with Field Trips?

We have custom pricing depending on the scope of the project. Reach out to us below to get started!