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.

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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