There are places that don’t just host meetings—they reimagine them. Over the last three months, I’ve travelled alongside The DMC Collective to uncover rare destinations where luxury and purpose intertwine. And among those, Borgo dei Conti Resort in Umbria stands out like a perfectly poured glass of Sagrantino: elegant, layered, and unforgettable.
Tucked within the rolling green hills of central Italy, between Perugia and Lake Trasimeno, Borgo dei Conti is no ordinary estate. It’s a reawakened 13th-century castle, where Italian nobility once retreated from the world. Today, it offers a more modern kind of retreat—one designed for corporate leaders seeking inspiration, reconnection, and rejuvenation.
Forget fluorescent lights and sterile conference rooms. At Borgo dei Conti, every gathering space is a masterpiece: vaulted stone halls, airy salons with panoramic countryside views, and hidden courtyards that invite both strategy and stillness. The resort can host up to 55 people with tailored layouts for leadership summits, creative workshops, or milestone celebrations.
But what truly elevates this venue is how it encourages breakout moments that happen naturally—in the shade of an olive tree, during a quiet walk around the estate, or while sipping espresso on a sunlit terrace.
We began with a cooking class—a hands-on immersion into Umbria’s culinary soul. Rolling out pasta, tasting fresh ricotta, debating the virtues of wild fennel, we discovered how quickly a shared task breaks down barriers. Later, we followed trained guides on a truffle hunt, our laughter echoing through the woods as dogs sniffed out hidden treasure beneath the oaks.
That afternoon, we spread out wool blankets under the olive trees for a rustic-luxe picnic. Crates of local cheeses, crusty bread, charcuterie, chilled white wine—and the distant sound of church bells. The simplicity was intentional, and it worked. People opened up. The olive groves became our informal boardroom.
The wellness experience at Borgo dei Conti is subtle yet profound. The spa offers a steam room, sensory showers, and therapeutic treatments using local botanicals. I chose a lavender-infused massage that felt like a reset button. Others opted for morning yoga under the pergola, the hills rolling endlessly beyond their mats.
Wellbeing here isn’t a programme—it’s a philosophy. It’s embedded in every stone path and every glass of biodynamic wine. And it has a quiet power to bring a group closer together.
In the spirit of more immersive team-building, The DMC Collective arranged off-site experiences that tied into the region’s creative heritage. At the Glass Museum in Piegaro, our team crafted miniature artworks—some delicate, others chaotic—with molten colour and intention. It was art therapy meets storytelling.
At L’Officina, a restored industrial space-turned-maker’s lab, we split into small teams for a ‘design sprint’ challenge using found materials and fast thinking. Competitive, chaotic, and wildly creative—it was exactly what our group needed to break mental patterns and start thinking differently.
And of course, the Amazing Race-style winery hunt. Clues were hidden in wine labels, barrels, even under corks. We raced, we drank, we learned about Umbria’s earthy Sagrantino grape, and yes—we laughed. A lot.
Beyond its function as a corporate retreat, Borgo dei Conti is a love letter to Italian architecture. Gothic turrets, Renaissance frescoes, arched doorways worn smooth by centuries of footsteps—it’s a setting that humbles and uplifts. And when a place moves you, so do your ideas.
Every detail—from the restoration of the antique chapel to the soft linens in the suites—feels intentional. This is ultra-luxury without pretense. The kind of place where high-achieving teams can unwind, think expansively, and remember why they love what they do.
For corporate planners, the challenge is no longer where to go—it’s how to create something once-in-a-lifetime. Borgo dei Conti answers that with bespoke experiences, complete privacy, and a sense of place so powerful, it becomes part of your story.
This isn’t a resort you return to every year. It’s a reward. A milestone. A whispered legend in boardrooms back home: “Remember Umbria? Remember the truffles? The lavender? That idea we had under the olive tree?”
If you’re seeking an offsite that shifts mindsets and stirs the senses—this is it. Borgo dei Conti isn’t just a venue. It’s a reset button for high performers.
Contact The DMC Collective to craft your bespoke experience at Borgo dei Conti Resort. Your next big idea might be hiding under an olive tree.
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