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21 Seriously Fun Corporate Retreat Locations Across New York
It's time for your team to turn off their laptops, sign off their emails and pack for some company bonding. These New York state corporate retreat venues have everything an unplugging and bonding weekend needs, from bowling alleys...
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Ryan Stadler
It's time for your team to turn off their laptops, sign off their emails and pack for some company bonding. These New York state corporate retreat venues have everything an unplugging and bonding weekend needs, from bowling alleys to craft cocktails. After this getaway, someone is about to give you the best boss award. Intimate or grand, casual or fancy, modern or outdoorsy - there is something for every office.
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Escape with the office to the quaint and outdoor barn of Handsome Hollow. Their two main meeting spaces – the barn which seats 150 and the outdoor fern forest which sits 100 – are accompanied by delicious farm-to-table catering options from the Catskills area. Retreat activities include an adventure challenge which helps your team explore the 93-acre property, nature walks, cooking classes and local wine and cheese tastings. For the smaller groups, the farmhouse sleeps six and for the larger offices, there are a plethora of nearby hotels and inns for lodging.
Cedar Lakes Estate is reminiscent of a 1920’s summer camp mixed with the sophistication of today’s age with their high ceiling Barn. Enjoy the rolling hills of the Hudson Valley in their rustic camp cabins with 300+ of your employees.
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Unplug and connect with your colleagues at the natural wilderness of Full Moon Resort. Just west of Woodstock, this country inn style destination will remove the hustle and bustle of work and replace it with an idyllic retreat to nature.
Escape the New York City hustle and bustle and unwind at the cozy Spruceton Inn. If ending the day with a beer is how your office does things, then you’ll feel right at home at this simple and luxurious destination.
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Cozy up with your coworkers at this restored inn with fireplaces galore and feel the Americana vibes for your next retreat. For the smaller office, The North Branch Inn’s meeting spots hold up to 50 people. End the day with some good old-fashioned bowling at their bowling alley!
Time to treat your employees to some glamping! While Gilbertsville Farmhouses’s barn decked out with chandeliers may steal the show, their accommodations will set you up for some bonding. A four bedroom and two bathroom farmhouse that sleeps 14 plus 10 luxury glamping tents which sleep 20 make this a country glam retreat.
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This country retreat burrowed against the forest of Shandelee Mountain has twelve rooms to accommodate the smaller office. For larger day events, The Arnold House can host up to 200 guests. For the foodies at heart, work with the chef to customize the perfect menu for the weekend.
For some vintage fun, book The Graham & Co’s 20 room hotel in the Castkill region of New York. Retreat activities include a swimming pool, a badminton court, a fire pit and bikes to explore the 3-acre venue. Perfect for the outdoorsy office that appreciates a good cocktail.
Glamp in Ithica and enjoy a crisp cocktail with the team over a picnic. Give your employees some time to unwind the luxurious way in nature and top the night off with a s’mores session.
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For all Manhattan based companies, Audrey’s Farmhouse is just two hours from the big apple in the Hudson Valley. Move into their five guest rooms and take advantage of the Minnewaska State park, just 20 minutes away.
Host your company retreat in a 7500 sq. ft barn set on 30 acres of hillside, valley and mountain views. This grand yet intimate space will help host your event the dramatic way.
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Feel the '60s love at this Woodstock-inspired boutique hotel. With 11 rooms available, your artistic company will feel the inspiration of Jimi Hendrix, The Who and The Grateful Dead.
Clock out and escape to this 1880’s Gilded Age mansion. Activities are endless at this imaginative and dreamy location. Think wine tastings, cooking classes, guided hikes and even murder mysteries.
An 1800’s three story barn is calling your department! With a large pond, river, rolling hills and mountain views, Maple Shade Farm provides vintage outdoorsy fun.
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Turn off that laptop and take things coastal. The Montauk Beach House is just a block away from the Atlantic Ocean. Take your pick – enjoy the boutique hotel’s chill grab-a-drink-and-hang-with-friends vibe or make your way to the sand for some bonfire bonding.
Lush gardens and Mediterranean architecture make for the idyllic and cultured backdrop that is Caramoor Center for Music and Arts. With 90 acres of trails and gardens, this venue equipped with both Spanish and Venetial courtyards (to name a few of their spaces) will enchant the team.
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The name says it all! Turn your corporate retreat into an adult getaway camp. Not technically in New York (but just a short drive away), Club Getaway’s 300-acres will have you zip lining, canoeing, water skiing, biking and hiking. Time to trade the office for camp.
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If your office likes vintage architecture, the Takk House’s history leads back to the late 1800s and will be the perfect place to set some roots for the weekend. With a two-story ballroom and gymnasium included, there is plenty of room for meeting spaces. Also did we mention the hidden bowling alley in the basement?
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For a company that appreciates the finer things in life, Bedford Post Inn is the eight-room luxury inn that will meet your boss’ needs. With a yoga studio and two restaurants on property, host a wellness retreat for the entire office.
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Longhill Farm is filled with group event possibilities including pond fishing, trailing, a pool, a hot tub, steam shower, three kitchens, outdoor grills…you get the picture. Perfect for a group looking to move in and take advantage of the mountain views.
Photo by SKY Armory
This urban loft style venue nestled in the heart of downtown Syracuse is made for the modern workplace. With a capacity of 900 standing, the scope of SKY Armory is endless.
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