For organisations & teams
Wattle Bank Farm is the perfect place for your next corporate event or retreat. From our emotional intelligence workshops to hands-on horse experiences, the Farm is the perfect place for you and your team to connect with nature and each other. Explore our offerings below.
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At the heart of Wattle Bank Farm's transformative leadership experiences are husband and wife duo Peter Bland and Beatrice Imbert – two extraordinary individuals who've walked from boardrooms to the ends of the earth, and now bring their combined wisdom to the paddocks of their regenerative farm.
Peter, known as the first Australian to walk to both the North and South Magnetic Poles, brings the raw lessons of survival and resilience to every workshop. His story of being swept away by an avalanche and living to inspire others forms the backbone of his approach – using nature and horses as powerful teachers for authentic leadership.
Beatrice, a published author and humanitarian who spent 25 years leading large corporate teams, Founding Chair of Global Gardens of Peace, building gardens in post-war countries.
Together in 2014, they created Outback to Icecap, an ambitious leadership program that paired young Indigenous leaders with professionals from all walks of life, culminating in a transformative two-week journey through Antarctica. Now at Wattle Bank Farm, they've created a space where their diverse experiences converge – where natural horsemanship meets corporate insight, where storytelling meets strategy, and where the wisdom of the land teaches what conference rooms cannot.
FLAGSHIP PROGRAM
Emotional Intelligence & Leadership Workshop
A transformative day of leadership development at Wattle Bank Farm
Step away from the boardroom and into the paddock. Our Emotional Intelligence Workshop combines the wisdom of horses with proven leadership principles to create breakthrough moments for your team.
Led by husband and wife duo Peter Bland (polar explorer and speaker) and Beatrice Imbert (humanitarian, author, and former corporate leader), this immersive 6-hour experience weaves together:
Morning:
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Natural Horsemanship & Emotional Intelligence
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Discover your leadership "True North" through hands-on work with horses
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Build self-awareness and emotional regulation in real-time
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Experience immediate, honest feedback that only horses can provide
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No riding experience necessary – this is about connection, not control
Afternoon:
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Leadership with Empathy
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Reflect and integrate morning insights through guided storytelling
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Create gratitude wheels while exploring human-centered leadership
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Connect with your team through letter writing and creative expression
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Close with meditation alongside the horses
This isn't theory – it's embodied learning. Horses respond to authentic leadership, not titles or pretense. Through natural horsemanship, your team will experience breakthrough moments that traditional workshops simply can't deliver.
Perfect for teams ready to:
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Break through communication barriers
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Build genuine trust and connection
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Develop emotional intelligence
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Lead with empathy and authenticity
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Experience transformative learning in nature
$315 per person (midweek) | $325 per person (weekend)
Limited dates available. Groups of 8-20 people.
Get in touch to discuss how we can tailor this experience to your team's specific goals.
TEAM BUILDING
Natural Horsemanship Workshop
Working directly with our horses at Wattle Bank Farm, your team will experience immediate, honest feedback that reveals powerful truths about trust, communication, and authentic leadership. No riding experience necessary.
Led by Peter, this workshop uses natural horsemanship to create breakthrough moments for teams. Horses respond only to genuine presence and clear communication – not titles or pretense – making them the perfect teachers for authentic leadership. Your team will gain:
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Real-time lessons in non-verbal communication
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Breakthrough moments about trust and influence
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Shared experiences that bond teams
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Practical insights that translate directly to the workplace
$165 per person (midweek) | $175 per person (weekend)
Minimum 4 people. Meditation & catering are optional extras.
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