In Landen, in the middle of the Hageland, you will find Kasteelhoeve Wange. A nature domain of 16 hectares, awarded several times for sustainability and corporate social responsibility, such as in 2021 with the Baillet Latour Prize. You will find everything you need for an unforgettable outdoor teambuilding experience. A walking path along the gigantic vegetable garden and the hermeander Gete, a stork pole, 2 natural swimming ponds, a campfire place… There are also two herds of horses that live together in a natural way. There are no stables or sand, but there are meadows with forests and natural pools.
Teambuildings with horses
Teambuilding with horses has been organized in Kasteelhoeve Wange for 10 years, in collaboration with Kheiron. Horses act as a mirror with their behavior. They learn to communicate, connect and lead teams. Thanks to the support of experienced coaches, many have already experienced how this way of experiential learning is carried on forever by a team. Testimonials about this experience can be found here.
Nature coaching
The natural beauty on the domain and the horses in Kasteelhoeve Wange inspired us to create an extensive team building offer. In the ‘nature coaching’ offer, the 4 natural elements water, fire, earth and air are central to connecting and supporting teams and companies. Survive as a team in the bush? Brave hot coals together? Experience the power of your breath / oxygen? Or manage your stress level with a dip in the ice bath? It’s all possible in this beautiful environment with professional guidance from carefully selected partners.
An overview:
Water: in the ice bath
Have you heard of Wim Hof and his Method? During the workshop ‘Breath and Ice, Wim Hof Fundamental Day’ (Lokotho), you will learn how to combine breathing techniques, gradual cold exposure and training the mind to feel happy, strong and healthy! Step far outside your comfort zone and step into the ice bath with a focus on body, mind and powerful breathing exercises.
Fire: firewalking
‘Firewalking’ (Climbing Managers) is also an age-old initiation ritual and an ultimate metaphor in which participants break through limiting beliefs that hinder their professional and personal development. Walking on hot coals? “This is impossible” thus becomes “I can do this.”
Earth: bushcrafting
Or how about an ‘Initiation Bushcrafting’ (my.escape)? During this initiation, the entire team masters the outdoor basics to be able to survive in nature. Recognizing edible plants and fruits, making a fire, recognizing animal tracks, finding a suitable hiding place… you will all get to work with it. To conclude, you can enjoy soup with self-picked ingredients around the campfire as an accomplished forest runner. Tasty!
Air: oxygen
Put on your walking shoes and go on a ‘breathing walk’ (Lokotho). In this team session you walk in the nature reserve of the Kasteelhoeve, which will make you slow down almost automatically. You learn how you can direct the oxygen in your body in a way that strengthens you and your team.
Would you like to go ‘back to basics’ with your colleagues in the beautiful nature on the domain? This can be done through an initiation of 1 day, half a day, or an intense 2-day experience. Are you opting for the full outdoor experience as a team? Then go for a team building with an overnight tipi (My. Escape)! The base for all team activities are the five beautiful tipis in a ceremonial circle on the domain of the Kasteelhoeve, in the middle of nature. In the evening you can also enjoy a delicious barbecue on the campfire.
