Company Culture and Team Building

Northern California Meeting Facility Promotes Healthy Work Environments Through Relaxation and Team-Building

Sonoma, CA (PRWEB) May 11, 2008 -- The Lodge at Sonoma Hotel and Raindance Spa announce their partnership with StrateGems' "Green Your Team," a corporate retreat dedicated to reducing stress, promoting better workplace communication and increasing productivity through holistic team building seminars and activities. StrateGems specializes in creating workplace seminars offering a variety of programs based on client needs, timing and budget, and includes ten "Green Your Team" packages, each of which features a Raindance Spa signature massage.

The "Green Your Team" seminar with StrateGems is one of many programs for meetings and groups offered at The Lodge at Sonoma. With nearly 22,000 square feet of total Sonoma meeting space, including eight meeting rooms and two executive boardrooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology and high-speed Internet access, The Lodge at Sonoma provides a world class meeting experience in the heart of Wine Country. The professional and dedicated staff is available to help customize meetings with special décor and layout as well as catering services. In-room Internet access and on-site business center are also offered to accommodate administrative needs.

The Lodge at Sonoma offers many ways to relax and enjoy Wine Country during a meeting, convention or team building seminar. Raindance Spa has an extensive menu of rejuvenating spa treatments and a luxurious spa garden with cabanas and pools. Raindance Spa also offers "Spa Break Outs", 5-minute neck and back massages offered during meeting breaks, as well as stress relief classes to enhance the experience of a conference attendee. Additionally, the event staff at this Northern California spa resort is happy to help organize unique Wine Country team building activities such as a wine and cheese tour through Sonoma accompanied by a sommelier and local cheese expert or the opportunity to blend a personalized Ravenswood Zinfandel. Also, The Lodge at Sonoma's proximity to premiere golf courses lends for great group activities.

StrateGems' "Green Your Team" packages featuring Raindance Spa range from $575 to $1,595 per person and include a Raindance Sonoma Spa signature massage. To book a seminar with StrateGems or learn more about "Green Your Team" please contact StrateGems directly by calling 707.996.8997 or visit http://strategems.org. For more information on planning a meeting or event at The Lodge at Sonoma or for spa services at Raindance Spa call 707.935.6600 or visit http://thelodgeatsonoma.com.

About The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort & Spa

Whether a stay at The Lodge at Sonoma is for business or purely pleasure, it is sure to be luxurious and unforgettable experience. With the comfortable Wine Country accommodations, a variety of unique meeting and conference space, fine dining at Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar and the soothing escape provided by Raindance Spa, a stay or an event at The Lodge at Sonoma promises to surely be memorable. For more information on The Lodge at Sonoma or to make a reservation call 707.935.6600 or visit http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/sfols.

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