RETREATS AT THE CANALSIDE INN

Host an effective and transformative retreat at the Canalside Inn.

Our renowned leadership retreats are led by Dr. Bryan Deptula, author, speaker, award-winning leadership trainer, and researcher.

Bryan’s book Leaders are born to be made delivers proven low-risk / high-reward ways to make Executives and Mangers better leaders.

Watch Bryan’s TED Talk Leaders Are Born To Be Made

Explore some of our leadership development programs and interactive and engaging in-person workshop experiences.

Perfect for individuals making an investment in understanding who they will become as a leader, and developing a personal leadership brand.

Ideal for organizations investing in building a corporate leadership brand, generating strong leader identity in employees at all levels, and motivating people to lead.

WHAT WE OFFER

This one of a kind Inn and retreat center offers

World class corporate strategy and executive and management leader development programs
Team building activities onsite
Amazing overnight accommodations near the beach and boardwalk
Conference space for up to 30 attendees
High speed wireless internet
Video conference capabilities to include remote workforce
All hotel amenities
Bus transportation

We offer All-Inclusive retreat packages designed to deliver immersive and life-changing experiences for your team or guests.

Additionally, we provide a “do it yourself with help option” for thought-leaders who want to host their own retreat at our hotel, supported by our dedicated VIP retreat team. With our expertise and assistance, we ensure seamless facilitation to create an environment that ignites personal and professional transformation.

Sleeping accommodations
Full kitchen for preparing or catering meals
Indoor event space for 40 people
3000 sq ft of outdoor event spaces for up to 100 people
Private Transportation on our party bus for 26 people
State-of-the-art audiovisual equipment
Enjoy scenic views of the Rehoboth Canal
Located within walking distance to the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk, bars, and restaurants

How it works

Let our team custom plan your retreat based on your goals and objectives:

Schedule a discovery on-site tour or phone call to discuss your retreat needs.
Pick a plan: (a) All-Inclusive Complete Retreat, or (b) Do It Yourself With Our Help.
Tell us how many guests, your preferred dates, and your budget.
Choose a reservation option.

Reservation Options

Option a: Pay in full for the entire reservation. The customer making the booking must submit a rooming list with guest details.

Option b: Our team will create a booking link for your group, where all the trip details, pricing, and room options for your Rehoboth Beach vacation will be available for your group. Each guest will be able to book their room individually at the group rate.

Retreat Options

#1 All-Inclusive Complete Retreat

Our team has created the ideal agenda for making the most of your time with colleagues in Rehoboth Beach, DE. We will offer you a few options to customize your experience, and we’ll have everything ready to maximize productivity and team building each day. Every event is coordinated prior to your arrival. You show up, we guide the entire experience, including speaker and workshop facilitation. (Prices vary with guest selection of menu items and activities).

What We Facilitate:

Deliver life-changing deep dive immersive retreat experiences.
Develop Executives and align executive teams.
Guide humans to overcome organizational challenges.
Collaborate with Executives to create Vision, Mission, Values, and Strategies.
Discover each employee’s Authentic leadership style.
Teach practical tools to lead better every day.
Use our 3L mission to give humans and organizations momentum to LEARN to become their best selves, LIVE with purpose, and LEAD from within.

Included with Booking:

Hotel accommodations

Professional development workshops

Meals

Eco-tourism activities

Welcome and goodbye package

Group photo takeaway souvenir

Example Agenda:

Day 1

3 p.m. Check-In
5 p.m. Retreat Kick-off with meeting goals
6 p.m. Beach Bonfire or Happy Hour with hors d’oeuvres at top rated local restaurant

Day 2

7 a.m. Healthy Breakfast at Canalside Inn

8 a.m. Morning Movement e.g. Sight Seeing Bike Tour

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Workshop 1

12-1:30 p.m. Lunch

2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free Time and Optional Group Excursion

6 p.m. Beach Bonfire and BBQ

Day 3

7 a.m. Healthy Breakfast at Canalside Inn

8 a.m. Morning Movement e.g. Beach Yoga and Meditation

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free Time and Lunch

1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Workshop 2

6 p.m. Dinner at a top-rated local restaurant

Day 4

8 a.m. Sunday Brunch at Canalside Inn
9 a.m. Workshop 3
11 a.m. Check-out

#2 Do It Yourself With Help

Clients can choose Canalside Inn as their accommodations, and we’ll introduce you to preferred vendors for planned activities and experiences with local professionals. You customize an agenda that includes hotels, meals, activities, and workshops. You’ll stay at an exclusive resort with conference space and activities that integrate professional development experiences. Clients select opportunities to explore the destination through eco-tourism activities. We connect you to a list of our preferred vendors and you plan with them. You’ll get the best services with our VIP introductions and special pricing.

Included with Booking:

Exclusive Use of ALL outdoor space for the duration of stay
Exclusive Use of Kitchen and Guest lounge for the duration of stay
Two outdoor bars with stools
Outdoor fire pits with seating

Optional Rentals

Round-trip Private transportation on the Canalside Inn party bus to beach for 1 day 
Round-trip private transportation on the Canalside Inn party bus to 1 off-site event (within 40 miles of Canalside Inn) 
Round or Rectangle seated tables 
Chairs
Linens