Hands-On. Heritage. 55 Acres in Vista, CA.
Team Building Experience
Unlike
Any Boardroom
AGSEM offers corporate groups something no hotel ballroom or ropes course can replicate — a 55-acre working heritage campus where teams get their hands dirty learning skills that have existed for centuries. Blacksmithing, weaving, and traditional trades aren’t just activities here; they’re the mission. That authenticity is what makes this a retreat people actually talk about on Monday morning.
Who This Is For
- Corporate HR and culture teams looking for alternatives to standard team build activities
- Leadership and executive retreats seeking a meaningful, off-grid experience
- Sales teams, department offsites, and annual kickoffs
- Professional associations and nonprofit boards
- Military and veteran-affiliated corporate groups
Why AGSEM Over a Hotel or Event Venue
- Authentic setting — 55 years of history, not manufactured atmosphere
- Skills-based programming — participants create something real and take it home
- Nonprofit mission — booking AGSEM directly supports community education programming
- Outdoor campus — natural light, fresh air, open space between activities
Unique positioning — no comparable venue exists in North County San Diego - Fully flexible — packages built around your group, not the other way around
PACKAGE 1 — HALF DAY EXPERIENCE
3-4 Hours
Best for: team builds, offsites, and department events
INCLUDES:
- Welcome orientation and campus tour
- One hands-on guild class of blacksmithing OR weaving
- Private setting
From $65 per person
PACKAGE 2 — FULL DAY RETREAT
6-8 Hours
Best for: leadership retreats, annual offsites, and full team days
INCLUDES:
- Welcome orientation and campus tour
- Two hands-on guild classes of blacksmithing AND weaving
- Private use of multiple campus zones
- Midday break at dedicated outdoor gathering space
From $150 per person
PACKAGE 3 — BUILD YOUR OWN
Custom
Best for: groups with specific needs, budget parameters, or hybrid agendas
INCLUDES:
- Mix and match from any available blacksmithing and/or weaving classes, tours and private zones
- Minimum spend: $50
Minimum spend $500/event