Welder forging metal with bright blue sparks at Ironwood Studios
Step out of the office

Forge Stronger Teams

Escape to the Finger Lakes for a hands-on team-building experience that blends strategy, creativity, welding, and authentic connection.

Group size
512 PARTICIPANTS
Half-day & full-day options
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Hands-On Welding Private Barn Retreat Catered Hospitality Finger Lakes Setting Artist-Led Take Home a Sculpture
Guest holding a branded The Retreat at Ironwood Studios mug

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.

Out of office.

Into Action.

Six things every Ironwood retreat is built around.

01 / Workshop

No Experience Needed

Hands-on welding workshop in a safe and empowering environment.

02 / Space

Private Retreat Space

Private use of our renovated barn event space with projection screen and a full meeting setup.

03 / Sessions

Captured Moments

We capture photos and video throughout your retreat so your team can relive the experience long after the sparks fade.

04 / Hospitality

Catered Meal Options

Continental breakfast and refreshments included. Optional chef-prepared lunch on request.

05 / Setting

Finger Lakes Setting

Scenic countryside backdrop — a true escape from the day-to-day, just far enough from the office.

06 / Takeaway

Take Home a Welded Piece

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.

Artist-Led Stacey Mrva, founder and metal sculptor at Ironwood Studios
Guided by Stacey

Built by hand. led by an artist.

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.

  • Welding Instruction
  • Group Facilitation
  • Custom Projects Available
  • All Safety Equipment Provided
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Modern Amenities

A rustic escape

Laptop displaying a welcome presentation slide on a stand in the barn meeting space
01 / Tech

Projector & Screen

Catered pastries and refreshments laid out on a butcher block counter
02 / Kitchen

Full-Service Catering

Barn meeting table set with branded Ironwood shirts, mugs, and event swag
03 / Extras

Meeting Space + Swag

Workshop participants smiling and holding their finished welded butterfly sculptures

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!

— Liz Ortolani, President of Ortolani Services
Ready when you are —

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Bring your team together through creativity, strategy, and hands-on collaboration at Ironwood Studios.

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your team.

Fill 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.

Stacey Mrva
Stacey Mrva Founder & Lead Artist · Ironwood Studios