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Sample Itinerary
A day at Ironwood —

The Ironwood
Signature Retreat

A snapshot of how a typical day unfolds at our Finger Lakes barn — from continental breakfast to a finished welded sculpture in hand.

9:00 AMArrival & mingling

Welcome & Continental Breakfast

Kick off the day with fresh fruit, yogurt, granola, pastries, coffee, tea, juice, and water while your team settles in and gets ready for an unforgettable experience.

Continental breakfast spread of pastries and refreshments
9:30 AMApprox. 2.5 hours

Hands-On Welding Experience

No experience necessary. Our guided welding workshop is designed for beginners and focuses on creativity, collaboration, and fun.

Your experience includes
  • Professional welding instruction
  • A custom metal art project for each participant
  • Take-home finished sculpture
  • Custom event swag — t-shirt, bandana, and sticker
  • Photos and videos of the experience shared with your team
  • A supportive, engaging environment that encourages teamwork and creativity
Participant welding with bright sparks at Ironwood Studios
12:00 PM1 hour

Lunch & Team Reflection

Enjoy a catered lunch and take time to connect, reflect, and celebrate your team's accomplishments.

Sample lunch menu
  • Choice of wraps
  • Garden salad with house vinaigrette
  • Chips and cookies
  • Several alternative menu options available
Catered lunch spread in the renovated barn
1:00 PMUp to 3 hours

Team Meeting Session

Transition from the shop to focused team time in our private event space.

Meeting space amenities
  • Private use of the retreat space
  • Projector and presentation screen
  • Comfortable seating and gathering areas
  • Quiet countryside setting ideal for planning, collaboration, and team building
Laptop and presentation setup in the barn meeting space
4:00 PMWrap up

Retreat Concludes

Head home with a one-of-a-kind sculpture, great memories, and a stronger connection to your team.

Participants holding finished welded butterfly sculptures

Every retreat can be customized to fit your group's goals, schedule, and budget.

When you're ready —

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Tell us about your team and we'll tailor a day around what matters most to you.

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