Redefining Outdoor Brand Activations Through Nature-Driven Experiences + Elevated Culinary
The Ultimate Collaboration for High-Impact Brand Retreats and Experiential Activations
In an era when brands are competing for attention, the most memorable experiences are the ones that reconnect people with what truly matters — real-life moments (away from screens), community, and sensory storytelling. At Mint Collective, we specialize in designing elevated, out-of-the-box, brand activations that transform ordinary retreats into high-impact experiences.
Our collaborations with Chef Joanne Stabile, an acclaimed outdoor chef known for her ingredient-driven, fire-forward cooking, helps exemplify this vision. Together we’ve brought unforgettable brand experiences to destinations like Sequoia National Forest and Moab, UT for clients like Skinny Dipped and Instagram, merging nature, adventure, conversation and culinary artistry.
Why Mint Collective Leads the Movement in Experience-Based Brand Activations
Today’s most innovative companies—tech giants, lifestyle brands, CPG leaders—are seeking high-touch experiences that go beyond typical corporate retreats. Mint Collective has become the go-to experiential partner because we deliver:
Screen- free, immersive, nature-forward experiences
Custom hospitality moments designed with intention
Culinary storytelling that amplifies brand identity
A white-glove production approach that elevates every detail
High-impact activations that deepen connection and culture
Elevated Outdoor Experiences: The Mint Collective Signature
From Sequoia’s towering redwoods to Moab’s glowing sandstone mesas, Mint Collective specializes in activating outside the ballroom - focusing on awe-inspiring landscapes to host brand experiences that feel transformational, not transactional.
Why nature works for brand retreats and activations:
It dissolves hierarchy and opens dialogue
It sparks creativity and resets attention
It elevates wellness and connection
It creates a sense of adventure that teams never forget
These environments become the canvas for our events — intentionally designed, immersive moments that blend hospitality, simplicity, and awe.
Why Interactive, Sensory Culinary Moments Create the Highest Impact for Brands
Culinary experiences are one of the most effective tools for brand connection. Food brings people together—it slows them down, invites conversation, and creates a sense of intimacy even in large groups.
When paired with nature, the effect is multiplied.
We integrate culinary storytelling into every activation because:
It creates emotional touchpoints
It reinforces brand identity
It enhances team culture
It adds depth, beauty, and intention
This is a signature differentiator for our brand—and one reason clients return again and again – and having culinary partners with a shared vision of excellence brings the story to life.
Meet Chef Joanne Stabile: The Outdoor Culinary Visionary Elevating Brand Experiences
Mint thrives as a collective. Meaning our collaborations with other like-minded properties, vendors and businesses elevate each experience. In the realm of culinary - Chef Joanne (another female owned / led company) demonstrates how powerful a retreat becomes when every sense is engaged—and every element is curated with intention.
Chef Joanne brings a refined yet grounded culinary approach to our activations. Her outdoor cooking style—rooted in fire, seasonality, and landscape-inspired flavors—turns meals into immersive storytelling moments that lean into each season and specific location.
Whether it is pulling desert flavors – smoke, citrus, warmth, char – to complement the raw sandstone of Moab, UT or plating meals under giant sequoias with an artist’s touch – Chef Joann and her team are the intersection of nature and culinary artistry.
Celebrating Female Leadership in Outdoor Experiential Events
Mint Collective and Chef Joanne share a commitment to championing female leadership within outdoor hospitality and experiential design—spaces historically dominated by men.
Our collaborations highlight the strength, creativity, and intuition women bring to the industry:
intentional design
detail-oriented execution
emotional intelligence in hospitality
visionary creativity
Brands increasingly seek experiential partners who lead with authenticity—and our female-led approach resonates deeply.
Case Studies: High-Impact Activations in Nature
Location: AutoCamp Sequoia
Impact: A multi-day retreat designed for reconnection and creative reset.
Highlights: Fire-forward dinners, nature-immersive gatherings, team focused bonding.
Location: ULUM Moab
Impact: A strategic blend of exploration, creativity, and community building.
Highlights: Desert-inspired menu, immersive landscapes, elevated brand storytelling
Mint Collective: Your Partner for Elevated, Out-of-the-Box Brand Activations
If your brand is seeking a retreat or activation that breaks the mold—one that is immersive, meaningful, and unforgettable—Mint Collective is here to design it.
Our approach is:
Intentional
Nature-forward
Beautifully designed
Deeply connective
Built for long-term cultural impact
From outdoor dinners under starlit skies to multi-day strategic corporate retreats, we turn brand experiences into moments that last.
Create an Elevated Brand Experience With Us
Whether you're planning your next corporate retreat, brand activation, or immersive outdoor gathering, we’re ready to help co-create something extraordinary.
Let’s design an experience your team will talk about for years.
