A better way for teams to gather, think, and feel connected.Distraction-free team gatherings in the heart of Lisbon
A 15-person full-day offsite ≈ 3 working weeks of salary in one room.
In a typical venue, attention leaks every 2 minutes. At Absent, it doesn't. It’s designed for the way humans actually think: out loud, on walls, by hand, fully present.
“The hotel basement really got our creativity flowing” - said no employee ever
Many offsites feel like extended meetings. People sit in conference rooms under cold lighting, bored by presentations, do awkward icebreakers, and leave feeling exactly the same.
Absent is a better way to gather. An offline space built for thinking, focus, connection & creativity. People leave aligned, with decisions they can get behind.
What are you planning?
Choose the experience that’s right for your team.
Team Meetings & Strategy Days
Give your team uninterrupted time to think, align, and make decisions together.
Bring your agenda. We'll take care of everything else, from the phone-free environment and room setup to hospitality and everything your team needs for a productive day.
See what's included ↓Facilitated Offsites & Workshops
Move from discussion to decisions, with clear priorities, owners, and next steps.
Experienced facilitators design and lead sessions around leadership, strategy, innovation, culture, and team alignment.
Explore facilitation ↓Company Events & Celebrations
Bring people together in a space designed for genuine connection.
Private dinners, launches, celebrations, and memorable team experiences, with food, drinks, and logistics taken care of.
Plan an event ↓
Choose the best experience for your team.
Whether you're looking for a beautifully hosted space or expert facilitation, compare what's included and choose the format that best supports your goals.
Formats
Half day
Perfect for quarterly planning, leadership meetings and focused working sessions that don't require a full day away
Typical duration
4 hours - add-on hours available
Full day
Ideal for strategy days, cross-functional planning and workshops that benefit from deeper discussion, breakout sessions and shared meals.
Typical duration
8 hours - add-on hours available
Facilitated formats
Leadership - Faster Decisions
Best for executive teams, quarterly planning, strategic priorities and decision-making. Facilitators help you:
Align stakeholders • Prioritize initiatives • Make difficult decisions• Define clear next steps
Typical duration
Half day •Full day
Culture - Stronger Teams
Best for communication, trust, collaboration and team dynamics. Facilitators help you:
Build psychological safety • Improve collaboration • Strengthen team relationships • Create shared ways of working
Typical duration
Half day •Full day
Build - Better Ideas
Best for problem-solving, product strategy, customer challenges and innovation. Facilitators help you:
Challenge assumptions• Generate ideas• Prioritize opportunities• Turn ideas into action
Typical duration
Full day • Multi-day
For companies that want more than a one-off.
Recurring event space, employee memberships at scale, and facilitated programmes throughout the year.
Recurring strategy sessions
A quarterly strategy day or monthly sprint space, always there.
Employee membership at scale
Ongoing access for your whole team, company-sponsored or group rate.
Facilitated programmes year-round
We design and run the sessions. You show up and lead.
Culture grows through shared experiences.
From beautifully hosted gatherings to bespoke experiences. When phones are away, within the hour you'll see the difference. We handle everything - food, drinks, mood, activities.
Want to create something bespoke? We will match you with Lisbon’s best creative hosts - ceramicists, chefs, musicians, makers to help you design a memorable experience for your team.
Absent - hosted Gatherings
Best for end-of-year dinners, holiday parties, milestones and launches. We take care of:
Space & atmosphere • Food & drinks • Flow of the night
Typical duration: Evening • Late afternoon
Add-on: bespoke experiences
Best for team rituals, creative sessions and celebrations that deserve more than a shared meal. We design with you:
Lisbon's creative hosts • A concept around your team • Materials & making • A night built once, for you
Typical duration: Evening • Full day
Some companies start with a single offsite.
Others build Absent into how their team operates.
However you want to start, we'll figure out the right format together.