Team retreats & Corporate volunteering

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reconnect your team with nature and each other

At Pocket City Farms, we believe the best teamwork grows from shared purpose.

Our team retreats combine hands-on urban farming, sustainability education, and meaningful team-building, all set against the backdrop of a thriving oasis in the heart of Sydney.

Tailored Experiences

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Unique Bonding

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Sustainability In Action

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SDG Alignment

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Tailored Experiences • Unique Bonding • Sustainability In Action • SDG Alignment •

what we offer

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Reconnect Package

Step away from the office and reconnect with nature and your team. This 3hr experience combines a guided farm tour, your choice of sustainability workshop (options below), farm-fresh morning/afternoon tea and meaningful volunteering on the farm for an energising and memorable team experience.

Choose from:

Morning session: 9:30am - 12:30pm

Afternoon session: 1:30pm - 4:30pm

5 - 25 people $120pp

25 - 50 people $109pp

50 - 120 people $99pp

Prices include: Farm Tour (45 mins), Workshop (1 hr), Volunteering (1 hr), Morning/Afternoon tea break (15 mins).

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choose your own adventure

Build a bespoke farm experience tailored to your team. Mix and match from our guided farm tours, hands-on sustainability workshops (options below) and meaningful volunteering sessions to create an experience that suits your goals, schedule and budget. Morning/afternoon tea is not included.

Farm Tour (45 min) $26pp (Discounted for groups >25)

Volunteering (1 hour) $47pp (Discounted for groups >25)

Workshops (45 min) $62pp (Discounted for groups >25)

Example itinerary: 45 minute Farm Tour + 2 hours Hands-On Volunteering = $120 per person

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farm to you (incursion)

Can’t make it to the farm? We’ll bring the experience to you! Our tailored incursions centre around meaningful volunteering activities that directly support the work of Pocket City Farms and can be paired with engaging talks about urban farming, sustainability and our mission. It’s a practical way for your team to make a tangible impact, without leaving the workplace.

Pricing varies depending on experience and location.

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Workshop Options

  • Six volunteers posing with gardening tools in a community garden beside compost bins and raised garden beds

    Practical Sustainability

    Explore practical ways to reduce waste, save resources and live more sustainably at home and in the workplace by using permaculture principles.

  • Person carrying a large bundle of leafy greens in an urban community garden

    Growing Greens

    Discover how to grow fresh herbs and leafy greens at home, no matter how much space you have. Perfect for balconies, courtyards or offices.

  • Top-down view of gardeners tending trays of succulent plants with gardening gloves

    Succulent Terrariums

    Learn the basics of terrariums while creating your own succulent arrangement to take home. A fun, beginner-friendly workshop that’s perfect for first-time gardeners.

  • Homemade lemon preserves in labeled jars beside fresh lemons, dill, and a metal colander on a red-and-white checkered tablecloth.

    Pickling and Preserves

    Learn the fundamentals of preserving seasonal produce and create delicious pickles, preserves or ferments to enjoy at home.

More Details

  • Explore Pocket City Farms with one of our knowledgeable guides on this 45-minute tour. Discover how a productive urban farm operates, learn about regenerative agriculture in action, and hear the stories, challenges and opportunities behind farming in the city.

  • Team and Corporate Volunteering on the farm is a great way for your teams to get their hands dirty, bond and learn some new skills. It also adds huge value to the community and people that we serve.

    We offer volunteering on our urban farm and community food forest. Guided by the season, you could be helping us with bed preparation, weeding, mulching, transplanting seedlings or making compost. The cost is per hour; if you are after a longer volunteering session, please get in touch.

  • As part of the Reconnect Package and the Choose Your Own Adventure offering (if electing to do a workshop), you get to choose from 4 different sustainability workshop options. Please explore the options below for more detail.

  • Complete your farm experience with delicious catering from our neighbours at Camperdown Commons. Choose from a range of options, including BBQ packages, share plates and à la carte dining.

    Pocket City Farms visitors receive an exclusive 10% discount on the BBQ Package. View the menus here and book directly with the Camperdown Commons team.

  • Looking for a unique meeting or event space? Pocket City Farms is located within Camperdown Commons, which boasts a range of beautiful outdoor and indoor spaces that are available to hire. To book your space, please contact Camperdown Commons directly.

Two volunteers in yellow shirts gardening with shovels in a community garden surrounded by greenery.

“Volunteering on the farm with my team was such a rewarding experience. It was amazing to get hands-on, connect with nature, and work together outside of our usual environment. We learned a lot, had fun, and gained a deeper appreciation for the hard work that goes into caring for a farm. The afternoon tea was delicious, and it was such a nice touch to be able to take home an ornamental plant. Overall, a truly great experience!”

FIRST Agency Staff Member

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