Alfred and Lu’s Sip Happens Turns Team Building Into a Creative Reset
A paint-and-sip experience that blends creativity, connection, laughter and boutique shopping, perfect for teams who want to unplug together.
Alfred and Lu is the mood-forward retreat for teams, offering a calm, design-led setting with their Sip Happens: Let’s Paint About It experience. This is the perfect outing to unplug with low-maintenance planning and complete something creative outside of work. For about $35, each guest receives a paint bucket stocked with brushes, paints, a water cup, a table mat, and a custom sketch to paint, plus personalized name tags and a curated setup that’s ready for your party! The format is social but small-scale, making it a natural fit for teams that want to reconnect without a full offsite.
Inside, the visit is pure fun: a relaxed mix of guided activity and free time that gets teams laughing, chatting, and making something together. Start with a warm welcome and quick demo so everyone feels confident. The suggested 90-minute flow: 15 minutes for arrival and orientation, 45 minutes for painting and socializing, and 30 minutes for shopping and wrap-up keeps the day breezy and purposeful.
Shopping is part of the fun! After painting, guests can browse jewelry, clothing, and fun accessories perfect for grabbing a little team gift or a personal keepsake. I’d suggest mid-afternoon bookings to help secure a semi-private corner and quieter energy. The space photographs beautifully soft light, colorful canvases, and curated vignettes so capture candid moments for internal newsletters or social recaps. The mix of hands-on activity, free browsing, and tactile shopping leaves teams with handcrafted mementos, new inside jokes, and a refreshed sense of connection.
A place that is not only bookable, but a restorative team option that delivers creativity, keepsakes, and a relaxed shared experience. Sip Happens will turn your short break into a meaningful ritual for all. Mix creativity, shopping, and team building all in one space. Read to take this off-site further? Find the perfect pop-up or event space using our guide to top booking platforms.
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