Meraki Case StudyReimagining the Annual Retreat
The Pivot
When plans changed overnight
Cisco Meraki's annual appreciation retreat was a cornerstone of their company culture. But when circumstances forced them to go virtual, they faced a daunting question:
How do you recreate the magic of an in-person retreat through screens?
They needed a partner who could deliver not just activities, but a complete virtual experience that would honor their tradition of employee appreciation.
Annual Retreat Goes Virtual
Strategy
Planning
Execution
Fast. Strategic. Comprehensive.
The Vision
More than activities—transformation
Within the hour of their first call, we understood the assignment. This wasn't about filling time with virtual activities.
This was about creating a full-day journey that would:
- Energize teams from morning to evening
- Blend fun with professional development
- Create genuine moments of connection
The Experience
A day of magic, delivered virtually
We crafted a seamless flow of experiences, each building on the last:
Morning: Coffee Tasting
Started the day with energy and connection
Midday: DIY Lunch Workshop
Teams cooked together, sharing recipes and stories
Afternoon: Creative Sessions
Arts, crafts, and collaborative activities
Evening: Management Training
Led by an MBA professor—growth alongside fun
Coffee Tasting
9 AM
Lunch Workshop
12 PM
Creative Sessions
2 PM
Training
4 PM
Immediately Rebooked
The Success
The ultimate validation
They immediately rebooked with us
A true vote of confidence in our ability to deliver high-quality, large-scale events for remote teams.
What began as an urgent pivot became a new model for virtual retreats. Cisco Meraki discovered that with the right partner, distance doesn't diminish—it can actually enhance—the power of team connection.