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June 3, 2025

Summer in the Metaverse: Creative Ways to Host Virtual Retreats and Team-Building Events

Spark connection and creativity this summer with immersive team-building experiences in virtual worlds.
Kaitlyn Olsson
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Summer is the perfect time to reconnect, re-energize, and reimagine how your team works together, and you don’t need to book flights or venues to make it happen.

With Virbela’s immersive virtual campus, you can host memorable, high-impact retreats and team-building events from anywhere in the world. Whether your team is fully remote, hybrid, or simply spread across time zones, the Metaverse offers a fresh way to bring people together in meaningful ways, without the logistical headaches of in-person gatherings.

Here are a few creative ways to host your next summer retreat or team event in Virbela:

1. Host a Virtual Beach Day

Set the scene on Virbela’s scenic beaches with team speedboat races, group games, or even a casual happy hour with avatars in flip-flops. Add in custom music playlists, team trivia, or beach-themed contests to keep the energy light and fun.

2. Bring Back the Campfire Chat

Sometimes the best conversations happen outside the agenda. Use open-air spaces like the campfire or amphitheater for informal leadership Q&As, storytelling sessions, or peer-to-peer networking.

3. Plan an Avatar Adventure Challenge

Split into teams and embark on a friendly competition that spans the virtual campus. Think digital scavenger hunts, mini games, or team races. It’s a great way to get people moving and interacting with the space (and each other!).

4. Spark Creativity with Virtual Workshops

Looking to level up your team’s skills or thinking? Turn your retreat into a learning experience with interactive workshops and breakout sessions in customized spaces. You can even bring in external speakers to join as guest avatars.

5. Personalize the Experience with Your Brand

Make the virtual world your own with branded signage and creatively themed environments. From digital swag to photos on the virtual walls, there’s no limit to how creative you can get.

Why Go Virtual This Summer?

  • Easy to access from anywhere, no travel required
  • Cost-effective compared to in-person events
  • Scalable for teams of any size
  • Inclusive for global and remote employees
  • Memorable thanks to immersive design and avatar interactions

Let’s Make This Summer Unforgettable

The Metaverse isn’t just about the future of work, it’s about the future of connection. With Virbela, your summer retreat can be more than a video call — it can be a truly shared experience.

Ready to plan your virtual retreat? Contact our team to learn how we can help bring your event to life.

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