Autumn meeting in the countryside: why the Veluwe inspires strategy days

An effective autumn meeting is not just about agendas and presentations. The meeting environment also plays a major role in creativity, concentration and team spirit. By organising your strategy day in a peaceful, natural environment, you can literally and figuratively take participants out of their daily routine. In this article, you will discover how the Veluwe, with its wooded landscape and fresh air, can take your meeting to the next level.

1. Why nature stimulates creativity and focus

The Veluwe offers vast forests, heathlands and peaceful walking trails. Autumn, with its warm colours and crisp air, creates a setting that invites reflection and renewal. Research shows that natural environments:

Reduce stress and improve focus
Increase creativity and problem-solving skills
Strengthening cooperation and team spirit

By scheduling short brainstorming walks, for example, participants can process ideas better and come up with innovative solutions. An autumn-coloured view from a room or a short walk between sessions can also do wonders for energy and engagement. Nature serves as a kind of escape from screens and office noise, creating space for fresh perspectives. In addition, the environment creates a level playing field: whether someone is a director, project manager or assistant, hierarchical barriers tend to fall away more quickly in the forest. Conversations become more relaxed and personal, which visibly strengthens cooperation and team dynamics. It is precisely this combination of relaxation and inspiration that makes an autumn walk during meetings so powerful.

2. Cleverly combining plenary and break-out sessions

A (multi-day) meeting works best when plenary work is interspersed with break-out sessions. This keeps participants' energy and concentration levels high. Break-out sessions with small groups in separate rooms promote focus and interaction. A flexible room layout makes it easy to hold workshops and creative sessions.

At De Werelt Lunteren, for example, you can start with an inspiring presentation in one of the large halls, and then split up into smaller rooms. Alternate this with a walk in the woods and you have a full day's programme! This way, participants get variety and the day remains dynamic without feeling overcrowded.

Dronebeeld Hotel de Werelt Lunteren in de herfst

3. Facilities that ensure a strategy day runs smoothly

An inspiring environment is one side of the story, because the practical side is just as important. What should you look for in a venue for your meeting?

Rooms with flexible layouts for plenary and break-out sessions
Audiovisual equipment for presentations and interactive sessions
Accommodation options for multi-day meetings so that participants can stay nearby
Relaxation facilities such as wellness or fitness for an energetic team

At a location such as De Werelt Lunteren, you will find all of this under one roof. This allows you to focus entirely on the content of the programme, while participants enjoy peace and comfort. From a cinema to creative workshops and from wellness facilities to a restaurant with a seasonal menu: everything is designed to ensure that your meeting runs smoothly and is inspiring.

4. Autumn catering that gives you energy

Catering during a meeting is more than just food; it is an important part of the overall experience. In autumn, the dishes at De Werelt are perfectly in tune with the season: warm, nutritious and surprising. The kitchen works with local suppliers and seasonal products as much as possible, so that every break or meal contributes to both energy and inspiration.

Sustainability plays an important role in this. Short supply chains and conscious choices ensure a smaller footprint and a tasty experience for all participants. In this way, catering not only provides a moment of rest, but also a valuable addition to the meeting day.

6. The added value of a multi-day meeting

A one-day meeting can be effective, but for strategic themes or change processes, it often pays to take more time. The advantages of a multi-day session:

More depth and scope for discussion
Informal moments (such as dinners or drinks) strengthen mutual relationships.
There is time to let the results of day 1 sink in and use day 2 for further exploration or decision-making.
The experience of spending several days in an inspiring environment makes the event memorable and stimulates motivation and loyalty.

At De Werelt Lunteren, you will be staying in the heart of nature. After an intensive day, participants can relax in the hotel, use the wellness facilities or watch a film in the private cinema. The next morning, everyone will start with a fresh perspective and renewed energy.

7. Practical tips for a successful autumn strategy day

Good preparation is the key to success. With the tips in this blog, you can make your meeting not only effective, but also memorable.

Alternate plenary work with break-out sessions in smaller groups.
Plan short (forest) walks or creative outdoor moments
Provide opportunities for relaxation, such as wellness or sports facilities.
Choose local and seasonal dishes for energy and inspiration
Consider a multi-day programme to increase depth
Build in reflection time: not every hour needs to be filled with content. Empty space provides room for creativity.

Ready to organise your autumn strategy day?

A strategy day in the Veluwe countryside combines inspiration, focus and productivity with practical accessibility. By choosing a central, easily accessible location such as De Werelt Lunteren, you can take care of everything for your participants while offering them a memorable experience.

Plan your autumn meeting at De Werelt Lunteren and experience how a wooded environment, modern facilities and comfortable accommodation can make a multi-day meeting unforgettable.