No Experience Needed
Hands-on welding workshop in a safe and empowering environment.
Escape to the Finger Lakes for a hands-on team-building experience that blends strategy, creativity, welding, and authentic connection.
Immerse your team in a hands-on corporate retreat program that brings teams together through creativity, collaboration, and shared experience. Hosted in our renovated Finger Lakes barn workshop, each retreat blends focused meeting time, guided welding activities, and catered hospitality into a memorable alternative to traditional team-building events.
Six things every Ironwood retreat is built around.
Hands-on welding workshop in a safe and empowering environment.
Private use of our renovated barn event space with projection screen and a full meeting setup.
We capture photos and video throughout your retreat so your team can relive the experience long after the sparks fade.
Continental breakfast and refreshments included. Optional chef-prepared lunch on request.
Scenic countryside backdrop — a true escape from the day-to-day, just far enough from the office.
Each participant leaves with a finished welded sculpture, with project options ranging from signature Ironwood designs to custom pieces inspired by your company or brand.
Stacey Mrva is a professional metal sculptor who has hosted hundreds of teams in her renovated Finger Lakes barn. She'll walk your group from first spark to finished piece — and she leads every retreat personally.
“The Retreat at Ironwood was a lot of fun: interactive, creative, and it got everyone out of their comfort zone. There was a real sense of community during the workshop and I think there's an increased connection for the team now. For us, it's just fun to not be talking business and letting our personalities shine!”
From morning coffee to a finished sculpture by sundown. This is what a retreat at Ironwood actually feels like.








Bring your team together through creativity, strategy, and hands-on collaboration at Ironwood Studios.
Request a QuoteFill out the form and Stacey will personally follow up with tailored retreat options and pricing based on your team's needs.
Whether you're planning a leadership offsite, a department reset, or a creative milestone reward — we'll shape the day around what matters most for your group.