Walking into the Velskov Bush Boardroom is an immersion in natural beauty.
A stress and technology-free meeting & event space to free the mind and feed wellbeing.
Escape the stress of the office and host your meetings and events in a serene and technology-free space designed to promote calmness and well-being.
Experience the freedom to clear your mind, focus on what matters, and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Imagine a future work meeting outside the office: genuine face-to-face interactions, complemented by humble yet high-quality cuisine prepared over an open flame shared amidst the serene and revitalising atmosphere of a native forest.
That future is now.
The Velskov Bush Boardroom is dedicated to cultivating regenerative and nature-positive business meetings and incentives, with a special emphasis on supporting local Kiwi businesses hosting international guests.
Our architecturally crafted forest pavilion offers an enchanting setting for gatherings of up to 20 people, including meetings, events, lunches, and dinners.
Velskov is a native forest farm located in Parau within the Waitakere Ranges, just 25 km west of Auckland CBD.
By choosing our Bush Boardroom, you depart from conventional meeting spaces and dining establishments to immerse your attendees in the vast beauty of nature, providing awe-inspiring views of the sea and forest while still being close to the city.
The name "Velskov" signifies a fusion of "Well" and "Forest," reflecting our dedication to regenerative forest conservation and our belief in fostering a better world through nurturing nature.
Previews are open now here. Inquiries: Please call Mamakan on 0272209107 or email at mamakan@mamakan.com. If you like a short presentation to share or print out, you can download it here.
Meaningful and Impactful
“Moving out from the busy life and getting into an ambience like this feels like heaven!”
Cocktails using native botanicals
Food prepared off-grid over a Wood Fire
World-class New Zealand ingredients
Humble
We take immense pride in sharing authentic Kiwi hospitality with our guests, underscored by our commitment to unpretentious, high-quality cuisine. We firmly believe that the finest, freshest ingredients sourced from New Zealand require no extravagant embellishments.
Bush Boardroom Meeting in progress. Here is a tech-company leadership team from APAC.
Outdoors
As advocates of the great outdoors, we encourage you and your guests to revel in its splendour while conducting business. The picturesque backdrop of our weather-proof forest pavilion enhances the meeting and event experience, creating a positive and conducive atmosphere for productive work.
Everybody contributes to the dinner, here are the botanical cocktail makers learning about native plants.
Collaborative
Collaboration lies at the core of Velskov's philosophy. We champion the strength of collective contributions, whether through sharing a homemade dish, or a bottle of wine, or participating in culinary activities, cocktail crafting, or eco-conscious endeavors like tree planting and weeding. Our renowned wood-fired BBQ fosters camaraderie among guests, further enhancing team dynamics.
Velskov is a native forest farm.
Regenerative
With a steadfast commitment to being nature-positive, every event hosted at Velskov is designed with a positive impact on the environment. Striving for carbon positivity, we champion biodiversity to support local food security and local employment opportunities through our forest farm.
FAQ
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Leadership Education
Creative Workshops: Blue-sky thinking, creativity and expansion of horizon meetings, literally
Co-creation Workshops
Culture and Capacity Building
End-of-the-year gatherings (any time of the year)
Celebrate the success of a team
Hosting foreign clients or colleagues
Wellbeing + Retreat Days
Sustainability in action, Giving back to nature, Volunteer Days
Meaningful People Connections
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Meetings where you need a projector, or where it is impossible to present by talking, handouts and notes.
Meetings where you don’t want to be distracted by beauty
Aggressive meetings, although they would improve by being surrounded by nature
Internal, fast-track Office meetings
Online Only meetings (Zoom etc.)
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Yes
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In case of rain, our Bush Boardroom is sheltered and dry. Should there be severe weather warnings in place, the meeting will be rescheduled.
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Any season works perfectly. In case of cold weather, we have blankets, fire, and hot tea ready for everyone.
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Velskov forest farm can host up to 20 people at a time.
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Sorry. We are unable to provide accommodation in the forest. However, we collaborate with excellent hotel partners who can offer overnight stays for you and your guests
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No. One of the main points of hosting business meetings here is to let people connect face-to-face, not through a screen. We have blackboards for collective note-taking. And bird soon.
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One way to offset your carbon footprint is by planting indigenous edible trees at Velskov. This hands-on approach is not only effective but also allows you to track the growth of your trees. You can also participate in our forest mushroom pilot project, weeding, and pest control activities.
The original ecosystem at Velskov consisted of Kauri, Podocarp, and Native Broadleaf trees. Due to logging, burning, and grazing, many of these original trees and plants are now absent. We are working to reintroduce them to restore this once magnificent ancient wonderland.
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Our efforts in forest restoration at Velskov have led to a growth in the population of native birds and wildlife.
The return of birds (and bats) also brings seeds, further enhancing the biodiversity in the area.
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Velskov is located 25 km west of Auckland CBD, which usually takes 35 minutes by car.
In our commitment to sustainability, we encourage carpooling or renting an electric van for transportation to and from Velskov.
If needed, we are here to assist with the arrangements.
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Yes, just select a suitable time on www.velskov.com/visit.
For further questions please email mamakan@mamakan.com or call +64 0272209107.
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