wild corporate retreats

Large tents illuminated at dusk with people gathered inside, set in a wooded outdoor area.

All teams, big or small, welcome

reset, recharge reimagine

At Browning Bros, we believe the best ideas are born beyond the boardroom. Hidden in the idyllic Essex countryside, just over an hour from London, our venues offer the perfect backdrop for your team to escape, connect, and create. Whether you're planning a creative retreat, a wellness getaway, or a summer party, we’ll help you design an unforgettable experience tailored to the unique personality of your team.

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Two people kayaking on a lake, wearing life jackets, with paddleboarders in the background, surrounded by trees.
Outdoor festival scene with people gathered around large tents and sitting on hay bales in a grassy area.

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facilities

At Both Venues

  • Exclusive use of the venue.

  • Fully equipped meeting, dining spaces and facilities.

  • Fire pits and outdoor seating areas.

  • PA systems and sound equipment.

  • LED and festoon lighting for evening ambience.

  • On-site parking for cars and coaches.

  • Glamping accommodation options.

Additional Options at Chalkney Water Meadows

  • Three luxury cabins with hot tubs and sauna.

  • Water-based activities on the lake.

  • Larger capacity for tents and guests.

Our venues

Both venues are solar-powered and designed to minimise environmental impact. We use locally sourced materials and manage our woodland sustainably for firewood and construction.

Aerial view of a scenic countryside landscape featuring tents and structures near a small lake, surrounded by trees and open fields during sunset.

Chalkney Water Meadows

Capacity: From 10 up to 400 guests.

Key Features:

Lakeside, tree-lined, and made for dancing barefoot into the night.

  • Three giant Kata tipis with wooden flooring throughout

  • Dancefloor, PA system and fairy lighting

  • Firepit and meadow for outdoor feasting

  • Luxury loos and hot showers in a converted horsebox

  • Beside a lake suitable for water sports

  • Glamping village (20 bell tents sleeping 1–5 guests)

  • Camp kitchen with pizza oven, prep area & BBQ

  • Getting ready tent with mirrors and plug sockets

  • Additional bell tents, pitches, and stretch tents available

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Aerial view of a grassy area with tents, pathways, and surrounding trees.

Tey brook Orchard

Capacity: From 8 to 150 guests.

Key Features:

A secluded woodland orchard that feels worlds away from the everyday.

  • Boho marquee (60ft x 30ft) with wooden flooring throughout

  • Dancefloor, PA system and festoon lighting

  • Stretch tent

  • Orchard Kitchen with clay pizza oven, BBQ & prep area

  • Modern washhouse with hot showers and flushing loos

  • Firepit, festoon lighting, and woodland trails

  • 10+ glamping dwellings (bell tents, yurts, shepherd's hut, grain silo)

  • Additional bell tents and pitches available

  • Wood-fired hot tub available

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why choose us

Bespoke to Your Business Needs

We don’t do “off the shelf.” Each retreat is tailored to suit your goals—whether you’re launching a new product, rewarding your team, or strategising for the future. Our experienced team will work with you to craft a schedule and experience that fits your vision.

Flexibility Across Two Unique Venues

From sprawling meadows and lakes to private orchards, our venues provide the flexibility to design your event, your way. Whether you need intimate break-out spaces or room for large-scale productions.

Nature’s Proven Benefits

Studies show that time spent outdoors boosts creativity, reduces stress, and improves team dynamics. Your team will leave inspired, refreshed, and ready to tackle whatever comes next.

Eco-Conscious Operations

We’re proud to run our venues sustainably, with solar-powered facilities, locally sourced suppliers, and a commitment to protecting the environment. Hosting your event with us means choosing a greener way to do business.

stay the night

Across our two venues, there are plenty of places to stay, from cosy cabins to relaxed bell tents. Each space gives your group room to unwind and reconnect in the open air.

Both sites have Nomadic tents featuring a double bed, complete bedding, towels, and simple furnishings. They also have proper loos and hot showers, plus their own camp kitchen. Chalkney Water Meadows has three beautiful lakeside cabins available for rent. Tey Brook has Mongolian yurts, a grain silo and a shepherd’s hut.

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  • Kingfisher's Nest

    Kingfisher's Nest

    Chalkney Water Meadows.

    One double bedroom

    Luxurious lakeside views, a hot tub, and a sauna for ultimate relaxation.

    Pricing: £280 per night (minimum 3-night stay over a weekend).

  • Water Lily Lodget

    Water Lily Lodge

    Chalkney Water Meadows

    Sleeps up to 6 people across three rooms (one double bed, 4 single beds)

    Open-plan living area, a log burner, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom, and a private hot tub.

    Pricing: £280 per night for up to two guests, £30 per night for additional guests (minimum 3-night stay over a weekend).

  • Little Wren

    Little Wren

    Chalkney Water Meadows

    One double bed

    It features an open-plan living area, a log burner, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom, and a private lakeside deck.

    Pricing: £160 per night for up to two guests, (minimum 3-night stay over a weekend).

  • Mowgli

    Mowgli

    Tey Brook Orchard

    One of our Mongolian yurts. Can sleep up to four people with one double bed and two optional singles.

  • Grain Silo

    Grain Silo

    Tey Brook Orchard

    A sweet hidden woodland hideaway for two.

  • Shepherd's Hut

    Shepherd's Hut

    Tey Brook Orchard

    Perched under a tree, our dinky Shepherd’s Hut is a cosy space for two.

  • Facilities

    Facilities

    Tey Brook Orchard

    Glamping guests have access to showers and loos in our Orchard wash house, fire-pit for camp fires, and the Orchard kitchen during their stay.

  • Bell tents

    Bell tents

    Both venues

    Fully furnished bell tents are available at both venues. Beds, full bedding, towels, bedside tables, and lighting included.

    Bell tent facilities vary.

  • Facilities

    Facilities

    Chalkney Water Meadows

    Glamping guests have access to showers and loos, fire-pit for camp fires, and a camp kitchen during their stay.

  • Bell tent interior

    Bell tent interior

    Both venues

    We offer nomadic tents at both sites, all furnished with a double bed, bedside tables, a table and two chairs, full bedding, and bath towels. Some tents have a basic power supply, while others include battery lanterns

  • Camp kitchen

    Both venues

    Both venues have camp kitchens that guests can use during their stay.

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Outdoor event with people gathered around a fire pit in front of large tents at sunset.

Day One: Arrive, Settle, Connect

  • Arrival welcome drinks by the lake.

  • Icebreaker team-building activities (e.g., GPS treasure hunts, axe-throwing).

  • Evening networking dinner in the tipis, followed by a campfire and glamping overnight.

Day Two: Focus, Bond, Reflect

  • Sunrise yoga or paddleboarding session.

  • Followed by a barista coffee and bacon roll from a funky food truck.

  • Strategy workshops or breakout sessions in the tipis.

  • A locally sourced lunch with plenty of time to network and connect.

  • Wrap up with an inspiring closing talk before departing.

Tents set up in a field under a starry night sky, with clouds and trees in the background.