Fireside in Manila

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Join us for an intimate retreat in the heart of Manila. This four-day experience is for firm owners and leaders who work closely with teams in the Philippines, and want to step into the place your team calls home.

Across curated dinners, guided discussions and immersive local experiences, we'll slow things down to create space for real conversations and meaningful connection.

We call these Fireside Conversations: candid discussions about the real challenges, decisions and opportunities that shape the trajectory of a firm.

What to Expect

Curated connections with fellow accounting firm owners

3 hosted dinners and 2 lunches at some of Manila's best restaurants

Heritage evening with a live Tinikling dance performance

Facilitated small-group discussions

Morning wellness activities including yoga and a guided BGC walk

Baybayin calligraphy workshop, including materials

Itinerary

Sunday, November 8 (or earlier)

Arrive, settle in, and ease into the retreat with a relaxed afternoon before joining us for rooftop sunset cocktails and our private welcome dinner.

Highlights: Welcome lounge with retreat pack, light bites, and drinks available for early arrivals.

Monday, November 9

Meet the group, enjoy your first full day together, and experience Filipino culture through an unforgettable evening in historic Intramuros.

Highlights: Private Filipino Heritage Dinner featuring regional cuisine and a live Tinikling dance performance.

Tuesday, November 10

Spend the day learning, connecting, and experiencing Manila through hands-on workshops, meaningful conversations, and exceptional food.

Highlights: Baybayin calligraphy workshop, leadership session, guided street food experience, and our signature farewell dinner with wine pairing.

Wednesday, November 11

Wrap up the retreat with a relaxed morning and a group breakfast before continuing your journey through the Philippines at your own pace.

Note: This itinerary may change slightly and is here to give you a feel for what the experience will be like.

Attendance is limited to maintain an intimate, high-quality experience.

Hotel

We’ve secured a group rate at the Grand Hyatt Manila.

Approximately $240 per night. Standard rates are typically around $450 per night.

After registering, you’ll receive our private hotel booking link.

Guests should plan to book Saturday-Tuesday nights, with the option to extend before or after the retreat.

-----------------Who Are TeamUp?At TeamUp, we help accounting firms hire exceptional accounting and bookkeeping talent in the Philippines. We're recruiters, so your hire works for you and only you - no middlemen, no forever fees, just you and your team.

We are hosting Fireside in Manila as an accounting community event that is open to TeamUp clients and non-clients