ESSENTIALS AT A GLANCE

The Venue
A medieval castle and scattered village lodgings on Monte Isola, Lake Iseo.
The Goal
Celebrate the 6th anniversary and foster connection within a rapidly growing remote-first team.
Industry
Financial Services / Salesforce Consultancy.
Country & Region
Lombardy, Italy.
Producers
Johannes Hoyos, Katarína Ježovicová & Letizia Ghirardo
Character
A balanced transition from rugged island exploration to sophisticated gala elegance.
ESSENTIALS AT A GLANCE

OWNING THE ISLAND

The mission was to bridge this digital divide by physically gathering the team—many of whom were new starters—on a secluded Italian island to celebrate their sixth anniversary. The objective was to create beautiful memories that only can develop when a team does something like "owning" an island together for three days.

SANDSTONE AND SILK

The atmosphere on Monte Isola was one of lived-in history meeting modern celebration. The scent of ancient stone and lake water permeated the Medieval Hall, where workshops were held under vaulted ceilings.

DAY TO NIGHT TRANSFORMATION

By day, the team navigated the steep, narrow paths of the village in t-shirts and jeans, the air filled with the sounds of a competitive scavenger hunt and the hum of private ferries crossing the water. As the sun dipped behind the mountains, the mood shifted. The casual daytime attire was traded for floor-length dresses and tailored suits for a gala dinner in the olive garden. Thousands of fairy lights tangled in the branches of the trees, casting a soft, golden glow over the long tables as live music drifted through the warm evening air.
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THE BLUEPRINT OF BELONGING

The journey was designed as a gradual immersion into the local environment. It began with the tactile: high-quality canvas totes and enamel mugs provided a physical anchor to the event from the moment of arrival. The programme avoided the claustrophobia of typical corporate retreats by favouring the outdoors. A workshop in the castle's historic hall provided the necessary professional grounding, but the true "work" of the retreat happened elsewhere.

SHARED EXPERIENCE AS FOUNDATION

The team bonded over the shared absurdity of a village-wide scavenger hunt and the quiet intimacy of a boat tour around the island’s perimeter. On the final day, a guided hike through the island's interior served as a metaphorical "climb" together, punctuated by local anecdotes and shared physical effort. Every meal was an intentional touchpoint, from the informal terrace breakfasts to the four-course formal finale, ensuring that the remote team spent their limited in-person time in a constant state of shared experience.

Campfire organized an outstanding retreat for our company in Sicily, accommodating around 200 participants. Everything was top-notch, from the shuttles to and from the airports to the food, accommodation, workspaces, and even social areas. Letizia and her team were incredibly responsive and practical whenever we had new requests or needed changes throughout the week. This was our second experience working with Campfire, and we hope it won't be our last.

Maksym
Engineering Manager @ Wetravel

Just came back from a team retreat in Sicily and what can I say, Letizia and Francesca were amazing organisers! Wish it lasted longer and looking forward to many more!

Rodrigo
Account @ Wetravel

We partnered with Campfire for our company's annual retreat. As a UK-based company, this was the first time the company went abroad for it and finding a partner that could help us sort out all of the details, spoke the local language and plan a truly memorable event was vital to its success. Over several months we worked closely with Letizia and the Campfire team to brainstorm and plan every last detail for the retreat in Italy. They were well organised, great at communication and always reachable when we had any questions. They ensured our team of over 30 were well taken care of at the venue and made sure that every request was handled in a timely manner. They helped us pull off the event beautifully and we definitely recommend them for corporate retreat planning!

Katherine Fernandez-Blance
Marketing Communications Lead @ Futureform

Great working with these guys. Letizia and Flo have helped us plan two successful retreats now, always a pleasure. Great attention to detail, brilliant venues and locations. Love the outdoor/nature themed ethos of the company, these folks get it!

Matt S
Founder Associate @ Superlinked

All activities during the week where very well planned, our guide was very nice and attentive. She took care of all the things that came along and made our company trip an excellent experience for all of us!

Andi B
Team Lead IT Operations @ Klicktipp

Francesca and Mariona made our company trip to Spain truly exceptional. From the beginning, they were always there to ensure everything ran smoothly and our needs were met – no matter how big or small. Their attention to detail, quick response and friendly approach made the planning process enjoyable. Thanks to their incredible support, the event was a huge success. We couldn’t have asked for better partners and would absolutely recommend them to anyone planning a team event!

Rachael James
Administrative Coordinator @ Push Security

We used Campfire for the first time this year, and our annual company offsite turned out to be the best one yet. I had the pleasure of working with Letizia and Francesca, who were both incredibly understanding and accommodating. They took the time to listen to our needs and offered thoughtful suggestions for activities, which ended up being the highlights of the trip. Thank you both again for making it such a great experience!

Carla Giordano
Finance @ Framer

Leider gibt es nur 5 Sterne zu vergeben. Gern hätte ich mehr vergeben für die großartige Organisation, Flexibilität und hervorragende Zusammenarbeit mit Marica. Sie hat uns bereits zum 2. Mal betreut und unser Teamevent zu einem unvergesslichen Ereignis gemacht. Ich kann Campfire uneingeschränkt empfehlen, wenn es um die Organisation und Durchführung von Teamevents geht.

Thomas Schmidt
Controller/ HR Administration @ Klicktipp

Great organized trip to Portugal. Every small issue was addressed as best as possible. Additionally, our local guide was just amazing, dealt with everything and was still able to find a few minutes for everyone to learn some more things about our location and Portugal in general.

Bene C.
Senior Software Developer @ Klicktipp

Huge thanks to Campfire for organizing such a wonderful retreat! Everything was so well thought out, and we truly appreciated the experience. Looking forward to the next one!

Jamil Hasanov
Senior Infrastructure Engineer @ Wetravel

When you’ve sung late-night karaoke together or shared heart-to-hearts about family, something changes — there’s a deeper trust and familiarity that carries into day-to-day work.

Brian Doogan, Co-Founder