Events at Calabogie Peaks help colleagues form strong bonds

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Events at Calabogie Peaks
help colleagues form strong bonds
Getting out of the office to enjoy
downtime translates to greater success
T
he team that plays
together, stays
together, says Kim
McKenney, president of
Dominion Lending Centres
(DLC) The Mortgage Source.
In her company’s case, the
playing happens in June
at Calabogie Peaks, where
the DLC team of agents
and industry partners
gather to enjoy the great
outdoors and each other’s
companionship. “Our annual
event at Calabogie allows
new employees at the firm to
get to know their colleagues
better, which helps them
forge stronger working
relationships.”
“We also enjoy having
people bring their spouses
to Calabogie. Ours is a
demanding industry and
the hours can be long so we
want our families to have a
chance to enjoy some down
time in a great atmosphere.”
Kim is convinced that
giving colleagues and
spouses the opportunity to
relax together and have some
fun definitely creates a more
positive work environment.
“We all support each other
much more effectively as
a result of getting to know
each other better. We’ve had
some really great friendships
develop as a result of these
events at Calabogie. People
stay onsite, they hang out
together and they really
become connected. I think
getting out of the office
is crucial to making this
happen.”
While DLC The Mortgage
Source has held events
at other, larger resorts,
Calabogie Peaks has proven
to be a favourite destination
for the team, explains Kim.
“Particularly appealing to us
are the accommodations. It
is hard to find a spot that can
work for 60 or more people
but Calabogie has enough
space and the calibre of the
facilities is amazing. The
resort’s compact size means
it feels more intimate and
it’s easier to have the whole
group hang out together
in the evenings. Best of all,
we appreciate having the
opportunity for some of the
group to enjoy condo-style
accommodations so those
who want to stay up late can
do so in a way that is fun but
doesn’t disrupt those wishing
to sleep. Those who are in
hotel rooms consistently rave
about how spacious they are
and what a fantastic view
they get to enjoy.
During the day, Kim and
her team take advantage of
Calabogie’s many amenities.
“We love that there is
something for everyone. The
golfers really enjoy a chance
to play the onsite course but
there are also lots of options
for the non-golfers, including
the lake, hiking, the pool and
more.”
Kim says that one of the
reasons they particularly
look forward to gathering
at Calabogie Peaks is that it
helps her colleagues cement
their corporate values. “We
have worked hard to develop
a very good culture at DLC
The Mortgage Source. Our
success can certainly be
directly attributed to the
fact that we emphasize
the sharing of ideas and
knowledge. The closer our
people are, the better they
work together, and our time
at Calabogie really helps
achieve this. I fully believe
it’s a worthwhile investment
for us because it supports
the growth and long term
success of our firm.”
While Kim is full of
praise for the activities
and accommodations at
Calabogie, she’s also happy
to highlight the meals her
group has enjoyed there.
“The food is truly amazing.
The chef comes up with a
new summer-themed menu
each year, including lots
of barbequed items, and
everybody always loves it.
THE CALABOGIE PEAKS HOTEL
The portions are generous
and the service is great. It’s
always professional but not
at all stuffy. The meals are
a big part of the appealing
atmosphere at Calabogie
Peaks, which is very downhome, relaxed and super
accommodating. I’ve never
heard a single complaint
from anyone we’ve brought
to the resort.”
Calabogie’s location in
the heart of the Ottawa
Valley is also perceived
as a plus by the DLC The
Mortgage Source group. “It
is a beautiful one hour drive
for those of travelling from
Ottawa and other attendees
who come from as far west as
the greater Toronto area and
as far east as Cornwall find it
similarly easy to get to.”
Kim is happy to offer
advice to other companies
considering Calabogie
Peaks as the location for
their conference. “I would
absolutely recommend it.
The level of service the team
at Calabogie provides is
exemplary and the location
plus activities available are
absolutely fantastic. I’d offer
“Our annual event at Calabogie
Peaks allows new employees to get to
know their colleagues better, which
helps them forge stronger working
relationships.”
a word of caution – if you are
thinking about holding an
event you should book early!
They are getting busier there
every year because it’s no
secret that Calabogie Peaks
is an ideal spot for corporate
groups. We can’t wait to go
back – our whole team is
excited for our next event
there.”
To book your next
corporate event at Calabogie
Peaks Resort, please visit
www.calabogie.com or call
1.800.669.4861.