# Wilderness Culinary Retreats 'Chef Camp' Takes Team-Building to the Woods By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-06-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chef-camp References: [minnesotamonthly](http://www.minnesotamonthly.com/Blogs/Minnesota-Journeys/Summer-Camp-For-Food-Loving-Adults-Chef-Camp/) & [chefcampmn](http://www.chefcampmn.com/) For companies that are looking for a team-building experience that gets employees out of their comfort zone, Chef Camp is the perfect option. By combining the fun of [group cooking classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-different) with the relaxed nature of camping, the adult-oriented summer camp offers a fun way for employees to bond. Chef Camp is a [culinary retreat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aweventurer) that takes place at YMCA Camp Miller in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota. The camp combines chef-led cooking classes -- which are conducted over an open fire -- with [classic camp activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mystic-fish-camp) such as archery, canoeing and crafts. The idea is to help guests connect by taking them out of the urban environment and giving them an opportunity to bond over food. To complete the camp-themed experience, guests are able to retire to cozy cabins after a day of feasting and relaxation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Culinary Retreats:** Creating unique team-building experiences by combining culinary classes with outdoor activities. - **Chef-led Cooking Classes:** Providing interactive cooking experiences and opportunities for team bonding. - **Camp-themed Experiences:** Transforming traditional camping with a focus on gourmet food and comfortable accommodations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Opportunity to offer culinary retreats and specialized team-building experiences at resorts and retreat centers. - **Corporate Training:** Incorporating culinary classes and outdoor activities into team-building programs for companies and organizations. - **Adventures & Experiences:** Creating unique culinary-themed adventure experiences for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emotional Recovery-Focused Escapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-heartbreak.md) - [Plant-Based Camping Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-camping-meal.md) - [Child-Friendly Cooking Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-lion-cooking-camps.md) - [Contemporary Work Retreat Locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-work-retreat.md) - [Family-Focused Summer Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-camp-2.md) - [Immersive Book Club Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-unwritten.md) - [Dog Enrichment Camps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-camp-for-dogs.md) - [Luxe Camp-Style Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasa-camp-crunch.md) - [Eclectic Camping Cook Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camping-cooking-kit.md)