SERVING THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA & BEYOND
Team offsites designed by
organizational researchers
We handle all of the details so your team can focus on having fun & connecting.
WHO WE ARE
We help great teams do great things
We are PhD-level organizational researchers, with expertise in areas such as:
Our process includes:
Getting to know your team intimately—including identifying strengths and opportunities for growth
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Building a plan together that makes the most of those strengths and opportunities
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Walking with you, side-by-side, as that plan is implemented, leading to sustainable growth
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We help organizations create & maintain cultures where people know they matter
When people know they matter, they:
Engage more.
Perform better.
Stay longer.
Innovate more.
Are happier.
Handle stress better.
And feel heard.
We are outdoor enthusiasts, rooted in the Sierra
Aside from being researchers, we’re rock climbers, mountain bikers, skiers, paddleboarders, and hot-spring seekers—adventurers who call Tahoe home.
Some of our best connection has happened on a trail, at the crag, or on the water. We design every retreat so your team gets to experience the same.
Hi, I’m Tory.
If you’ve ever sat through a company event that felt like a marathon of slides—or a fun trip where everyone had a good time, only to return on Monday to business as usual—you already know why I founded Attuned To.
With 25 years of experience spanning hospitality, tech, government, and education, including building three businesses of my own, I’ve seen a wide spectrum of organizational health. My curiosity about why some organizations thrive while others seem to struggle drove me to pursue a PhD in management, where I now research workplace culture, communication, and group dynamics.
As an avid rock climber, I’ve seen how much people bond when they take on something challenging together outdoors. Researchers have found the same thing: going through intense experiences together, outside of normal routines, helps people connect in a unique way. That’s why our offsites combine an assessment before the trip and facilitated sessions during it with carefully guided time outdoors.
Whether you want to work through communication challenges or celebrate a job well done, I’d love to hear about your team. Click the link below to schedule a discovery call with me.
OUR SIGNATURE SERVICE
Attuned Offsites/Retreats
Designed for your whole team based on an assessment conducted in advance. We build each part of the itinerary around your goals and handle all the details, from lodging and meals to local guides. All-inclusive and starting at $3000 per person for 3 days/2 nights.
Teams often come to us:
To celebrate a milestone—or reward a season of hard work together
When growing rapidly—to help people feel included and connected
Before a big launch or change—to get everyone aligned on what’s next
To step out of day-to-day routines—and bond outside the office
Sample Tahoe itinerary
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Before the trip, we administer the Attuned Assessment to learn more about your team’s needs, as well as gather everyone’s preferences and requests. We use this information to plan the itinerary, ensuring the offsite reflects what your team needs and cares about most.
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Depart the Bay Area and stop for lunch along the way. Arrive in Truckee by mid-afternoon and check into your lodging. Take some time to unpack and relax, then gather for happy hour. Afterward, head to historic downtown Truckee for dinner to kick off your team's first night in the mountains.
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After breakfast, head out with local guides for the day's group adventure, such as rock climbing, kayaking, or hiking. Everyone takes part at their own level, working through challenges and cheering each other on. Break for lunch, then return in the afternoon for a facilitated session tailored to your team. Wrap up the day with a group dinner and an evening of connection.
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Enjoy breakfast and check out of your lodging. Spend the late morning by the lake reflecting on the trip through painting or another creative activity, then gather for a final team lunch before heading home.
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1-2 weeks after the offsite, we visit your office to debrief, sharing feedback and recommending next steps for ongoing learning and development. We also offer follow-up sessions and coaching for teams and leaders who want continued support.
When people become more attuned—
To themselves.
To each other.
To collective interests.
To their environments.
They thrive.
Offsite locations
Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe is our home base and a great fit for teams who want adventure. Activities can include rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, paddleboarding, or snow sports in the winter.
YEAR-ROUND
Sonoma/Napa
The Sonoma/Napa wine country is a great fit for teams who want a slightly slower pace. Activities can include cooking classes, wine tasting, and hikes through redwood forests.
SPRING/SUMMER/FALL
California Coast
The coast is a great fit for teams who want a chance to relax. Activities can include coastal walks, kayaking, whale watching, hiking, and time on the beach.
SPRING/SUMMER/FALL
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That's common, and it's fine. We choose activities together with your team, based on everyone's input and requests, and everyone takes part at their own level. No experience is needed.
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Our retreats are designed for teams of about 10 to 50 people.
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Lodging, meals, local guides and activities, facilitated sessions, the Attuned Assessment beforehand, and a debrief afterward. Travel to and from the retreat is priced separately.
Offsite FAQs
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Before the offsite, we use the Attuned Assessment to learn what your team needs, and we plan the offsite around it. One to two weeks after, we meet with your team to debrief, share feedback, and recommend next steps. If you’d like help putting those steps into practice, we also offer coaching.
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Yes. Attuned Local is a single day near your office, and Attuned Assessments and Attuned Coaching are available on their own.
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We recommend reaching out at least three months in advance. That gives us time to run the Attuned Assessment and plan the retreat around what we learn. Lodging books up early for peak season, so plan further ahead for those times.
Other ways to work with us
Attuned Assessments
We use science-backed methods to gather & assess data on how your team is doing
Through surveys, 1:1 conversations, group discussions, and observation, we measure conditions such as psychological safety, job satisfaction, and perceived impact.
We give you a clear picture of what’s working, what’s getting in the way, and where to focus your energy next—whether as a standalone check-in or the foundation for future work together.
Attuned Coaching
We help with the people side of your business
We coach leadership teams on all things people—from recruitment, onboarding, and training to culture, feedback, decision-making, and retention.
We work closely with you over time, helping with challenges and opportunities as they come up while building a culture where people know they matter.
Attuned
Local
A day of team development close to home
We can design a single day near your office that pairs a facilitated session with an afternoon activity, such as indoor rock climbing, a volunteer event, or a shared meal, giving your team dedicated time to connect without the travel.
