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FOR GROUPS THAT NEED TO GET OUT OF THE CONFERENCE ROOM AND BOND, HERE ARE A FEW IDEAS FOR “ONLY IN SAN FRANCISCO” TEAM-BUILDING ADVENTURES. Printmaking Session • 3 Fish Studios TASTY TEAMWORK Take advantage of San Francisco’s abundance of incredible chefs, local wines and bounty of fresh ingredients. At The Cheese School of San Francisco, attendees can get an in-depth lesson in cheeses of the world and pair them with perfect wines. Or try La Cocina, a culinary business incubator where teams learn how to make delicious handmade dishes. To stimulate communication and taste buds head to Domaine Somm or Judd’s Hill Winery for interactive group wine experiences like blind tastings and wine blending camps. Private wine educational programs and seminars are offered by the San Francisco Wine School; they can be tailored to your needs from the “serious” to fun social team-building activities. MEET THE MAKER Creativity flows at 3 Fish Studios, where teams up to 20 come together to learn the age-old art of printmaking with hands-on workshops from renowned husband and wife team Eric Rewitzer and Annie Galvin. Or groups can discover the venerable art of craft brewing with informative tours from top brewmasters at some of San Francisco’s acclaimed local breweries including the Green Business-certified Thirsty Bear Brewing Co. FLOWER POWER The historic San Francisco Flower Mart is one of only five wholesale flower markets in the U.S. More than 50 vendors sell flowers, plants and orchids grown locally, nationally and internationally. For a closer peek at the posies join professional florist Mindy Rosenberg on one of her tours and see first-hand what inspires florists to create spectacular floral works of art. She also offers Flower Arranging 101 workshops for groups on how to style flowers and create arrangements. DIVE INTO FUN Your team won’t need to jump out of an airplane to experience the thrills of skydiving thanks to iFLY Indoor Skydiving. The popular, safer alternative can accommodate team building, sales events and even business meetings with their on-site conference room. LAUGHTER IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS Get your team bonding with laughter at Bats Improv, a high-energy improvisational theater that provides both team training and entertaining performances, or ComedySportz, an award-winning interactive comedy show where two teams of “act-letes” compete for audience laughs and points. Improv exercises are a great way to foster collaboration and build fundamental business skills like effective communication and thinking on your feet. A team that laughs together works well together. CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE Help your team make a splash with a custom kayaking, whitewater rafting or stand up paddleboarding adventure from Sports Basement - Gear, Apparel and Bike Rental. Or get out and explore some of San Francisco’s gorgeous countryside with a mountain-biking or rock-climbing program. Breakfast and lunch are included with most trips. MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) Incorporate a CSR program that will benefit the company, the community and the planet. Choose local suppliers that meet stringent environmental standards, or pair team building with volunteering for a feelgood way to build camaraderie while giving back. SAN FRANCISCO GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM features an extensive list of restaurants, caterers, hotels and other businesses that are on the cutting-edge of environmental consciousness. sfgreenbusiness.org All businesses have met standards developed by industry experts, utility companies, pollution prevention professionals, city inspectors and trade associations. Standards for certification cover four areas: waste reduction, water conservation, pollution prevention and energy conservation. SF-MARIN FOOD BANK plays a critical role in reducing hunger in the Bay Area, distributing millions of pounds of food to more than 450 nonprofit partners annually. sffoodbank.org Teambuilding activities include: Repackage donated food into family-sized portions and assemble grocery boxes Sort canned goods and fresh produce HANDSON BAY AREA is an affiliate of the HandsOn Network and focuses on community issues like literacy, homelessness, hunger, HIV/AIDS prevention and health. handsonbayarea.org Teambuilding activities include: Create activity kits for preschoolers Play activities with special athletes LOOKING FOR MORE GREAT IDEAS? Find tips, tools and more on our website: sftravel.com/meeting-planners
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