By Marcella Myers, Content Creator, Refreshing Mountain
A Team Culture Tactics feature piece from our Fall 2025 issue of the Lancaster Thriving PublicationIn today’s competitive workplace, building a culture where people feel valued and connected isn’t optional; it’s essential. Employees spend much of their lives with their coworkers, often more than with their own families. When they feel heard, supported, and united around a common purpose, they don’t just show up for a paycheck; they show up for each other.
At Refreshing Mountain, we believe strong teams are built on more than surface-level exercises. That’s why our motto is simple: “We don’t do trust falls.” Instead, we design team-building experiences that meet people where they are and challenge them to grow together.
Every group we work with receives a fully customized program, guided by expert facilitators who take time to understand specific goals through a detailed pre-planning process. Activities are intentionally chosen to stretch comfort zones while honoring natural strengths. And because every challenge includes both a physical and a mental element, no one is left out.
But the real impact happens in the debrief. Our facilitators help participants connect the dots between the activity and the workplace, translating lessons into practical takeaways they can carry into daily interactions. Whether it’s drawing out hidden leadership qualities, encouraging collaboration, or fostering trust, we’ve seen teams leave our programs with renewed energy and stronger relationships. Just as important is the commitment to take these lessons back to the office and put them into practice, implementing these concepts across their work for a more unified and “other focused” mindset. When groups continue to use these tools beyond the program, they not only improve but also sustain a culture that values others first.
The setting also matters. While we can bring our programs to you, there’s something powerful about stepping outside the office. On our beautifully maintained grounds, employees experience a refreshing change of pace that creates space for open dialogue and deeper connection. For hybrid and remote teams especially, this kind of face-to-face engagement is transformative, turning coworkers into teammates and sparking the kind of relationships that fuel productivity back at the (virtual) office.
Ultimately, our mission is to help organizations invest in their people, not just as employees, but as individuals with unique value and potential. When teams come to Refreshing Mountain, they leave more unified, more confident, and more prepared to tackle challenges together. Because when people believe in one another, they build workplaces worth showing up to.
About Refreshing Mountain
Refreshing Mountain is a year-round retreat and adventure center that offers facilities for large group retreats, cozy cabin rentals, and a wide variety of outdoor activities. From zipline canopy tours and high ropes courses to field trips and customized corporate team-building programs, Refreshing Mountain provides experiences that inspire connection, growth, and adventure. Nestled on 100 acres of Pennsylvania woodland, the center is conveniently located just 25 minutes north of Lancaster, 30 minutes east of Hershey, and 90 minutes west of Philadelphia.
Contact Information:
Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center
455 Camp Road, Stevens, PA 17578
Phone: (717) 738-1490
Website: www.refreshingmountain.com
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