Corporate Retreats in the Catskills

Close your laptops, gather your team and head up to Livingston Manor for your corporate escape.

Bring your team together in a peaceful, inspiring Catskills setting. The Arnold House offers boutique accommodations, private meeting spaces, and curated experiences for corporate retreats, executive off-sites, and team-building getaways, just 2 hours from NYC.

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Corporate Retreats &Team Off-sites

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    • Ideal for 8–30 guests

    • 25 thoughtfully designed guest rooms available for single occupancy

    • 5 dedicated spaces for boardroom-style setups or casual lounges for collaborative work

    • Indoor and outdoor breakout spaces for workshops or team activities

    • On-site dining for team meals and celebrations

    • Explore our rooms

    • Create + Collaborate

      • Fast, reliable Wi-Fi everywhere you need it

      • Flexible workspaces that shift from brainstorm mode to deep focus

      • Large communal table set up for sketching, planning, and working through ideas together

      • Plenty of natural light to keep energy high and minds open

      Recharge the Brain

      • Outdoor swimming pool for mid-day resets and post-work hangs

      • Greenhouse hideaway—perfect for thinking, journaling, or one-on-one conversations

      • Calm natural surroundings that spark creativity and reduce burnout

      • Space for yoga, breathwork, or mindful pauses between sessions

      Play Fuels Better Ideas

      • Foosball & Shuffleboard table for friendly competition and team bonding

      • Comfortable lounges for late-night talks

      • Indoor and outdoor hang zones for collaboration

      Stay Well, Stay Inspired

      • Spacious, thoughtfully designed guest rooms for real rest

      • A distraction-free environment that lets teams fully unplug from the noise

      Eat, Gather, Repeat

      • On-site full-service restaurant for catered meals or chef-led dining experiences

      • Inviting dining areas that turn meals into moments

  • The Arnold House is nestled in the Catskills mountains, offering a tranquil environment for productive retreats. Just a 2-hour drive from NYC, it’s perfect for weekend or midweek corporate getaways without the hassle of long travel.

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A way to connect with your team while having them question if this is a work trip or a paid
mid-week vacation with colleagues.

Why Choose The Arnold House for Your Team Retreat?

  • Boutique Hotel Exclusivity: Full property buyouts available for privacy and focus.

  • Flexible Meeting Spaces: Fireside lounges, dining room, Barn & Greenhouse and outdoor areas for workshops or brainstorming sessions.

  • Nature & Inspiration: Hiking trails, gardens, and scenic mountain views for team wellness and creativity.

  • Farm-to-Table Dining: Locally sourced meals designed to fuel collaboration.

  • Close to NYC: Only 2-hour drive for stress-free weekend retreats.

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Group of diverse people outdoors on a sunny day, smiling and posing for a group photo in front of trees with colorful autumn leaves.
A woman giving a presentation to a seated audience in a conference room with branding from Bank of America, SAGE, and Equity Alliance displayed on a backdrop and a large screen.
A group of seven people sitting around a wooden table in a sunlit greenhouse, engaging in conversation and eating. There are large green plants and natural light streaming through the glass ceiling.
Group of people participating in an outdoor yoga or meditation session on a grassy field under string lights, with trees and open landscape in the background.
People enjoying a meal outdoors at a garden party or gathering on a sunny day, seated at wooden tables under the trees.
A long wooden dining table set with white plates, glasses, and silverware, decorated with colorful flowers in small vases and lit candles in glass holders, in a cozy indoor space with large windows and green plants outside.
People dancing and socializing at a party in a dimly lit room with pink and purple lighting, decorated with disco balls and string lights.
People dancing outdoors wearing headphones at a silent dance party, with trees and a blue sky in the background.
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Team Building Activities That Don't Feel Like Team Building

  • Aerial view of a forest with autumn foliage surrounding a small pond, with a bench and a green grassy area nearby.

    Team Building Scavenger Hunt

    Turn 80 acres of Catskills countryside into your team's personal adventure course. Solve clues, find hidden spots, argue over directions—the kind of collaboration that actually sticks. Way more effective than another icebreaker.

  • Four A-frame wooden target boards with concentric circles and red centers set up on a grassy field with trees and shrubs in the background.

    Hatchet Throwing

    Nothing says "Q4 planning" like learning to throw a hatchet. Surprisingly therapeutic. Surprisingly competitive. HR has been notified.

  • Three people holding glasses of colorful cocktails with lime wedges

    Cocktail Making Class

     Your team learns to shake, stir, and muddle their way through a hands-on cocktail session with our bar team. Finally, a corporate skill everyone's excited to put on their LinkedIn.

  • A wooden trail sign in a field of tall grass, pointing right for Blue Trail and left for Red Trail, with a dense forest in the background.

    Guided Group Hikes

    Trade the conference room for trails through the Western Catskills. Fresh air, mountain views, and the kind of conversations that don't happen over Zoom.

  • People roasting marshmallows over a small campfire at an outdoor gathering.

    S'mores & Bonfire Nights

    Because every good retreat ends around a fire. Roast marshmallows, swap stories, and pretend you're not already dreading Monday.

  • Indoor yoga studio with black mats and white towels on a concrete floor, surrounded by potted plants and hanging flower baskets, with a wooden ceiling and large windows letting in natural light.

    Yoga

    Breathe In. Breathe Out. And find inspiration with your team in a relaxed setting with private yoga classes.

Skip the trust falls. We've got better ways to get your team talking, laughing, and mildly competing with each other.

Competitive Flip Cup
Q3 Planning
S’mores Making
Pool Hustle the Locals
Popcorn

Karaoke Sing-offs
Smoked Trout Spreads
HR Problems
Trust Falls
Distillery & Brewery Tours

Brainstorming
Hatchet Throwing
Poolside Fun
Awkward hangovers
Daily bonfires
Team Building

Sample Corporate Retreat Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival & Welcome

  • Check-in & welcome drinks

  • Fireside introduction & team-building activity

  • Group dinner with locally sourced cuisine

Day 2 – Strategy & Exploration

  • Morning boardroom workshop/breakout sessions

  • Guided hike or outdoor activity

  • Afternoon brainstorming session

  • Evening group dinner & s’more by the bonfire

Day 3 – Wrap-Up & Departure

  • Breakfast meeting & recap session

  • Optional nature walk before check-out

Each retreat is fully customizable to your team’s goals and schedule.

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Explore Our Spaces

  • Sunroom

  • Shandelee Hall

  • Greenhouse

  • The Tavern

  • Barn

  • Living room with a stone fireplace, potted plants, sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a grill, and modern furniture.

    Shandelee Skyview

  • People sitting around a campfire at night

    Outdoor Areas

  • Living room with stone fireplace, beige and brown furniture, framed artwork on wall, curtains, and staircase

    Bobbie's Farmhouse

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People dancing and socializing at a lively indoor party with colorful pink and purple lighting, disco balls, and string lights hanging from the ceiling
A group of people sitting on benches outdoors in a grassy field surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

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What People Are Saying

“The Arnold House is OK!””

— Dan from Accounting

“Never did I get less work done on a Wednesday.”

— Susan in Central Filing

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! We offer full-property buyouts for maximum privacy and focus, making it perfect for team offsites, executive retreats, and company retreats.

  • The Arnold House comfortably accommodates 8–30 guests, with flexible meeting and dining spaces suitable for both small and mid-sized teams.

  • We're located in the Western Catskills on Shandelee Mountain, offering exclusive use of our property for the duration of your retreat. We're close enough to NYC (2 hours) for convenience but far enough for a complete change of scenery.

  • We can comfortably host gatherings up to 120 people with 21 thoughtfully designed guest rooms available for single occupancy, ensuring your team has ample space to unwind and recharge.

  • We provide exclusive use of the property, comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and can organize various team-building activities both on-site and off-site.

  • Plenty. Team scavenger hunts across 80 acres, hatchet throwing, cocktail making classes, guided Catskills hikes, silent discos, bonfire nights, distillery and brewery tours, poolside hangs, and karaoke sing-offs to name a few. Every retreat is fully customizable, so if your team has something specific in mind, we'll make it happen.

  • We have 21 guest rooms scattered across four distinct buildings: The Main House, The Garden House, Shandelee Post, and Bobbie's Farmhouse. Each space has its own character, and there are plenty of common areas for gathering.

  • We offer multiple presentation spaces, team gathering areas, our greenhouse for unique meeting environments, dining spaces, and outdoor areas across our 80 acres.

  • Yes, we have reliable Wi-Fi throughout the property, so your team can stay connected when needed.

  • Yes! We can arrange competitive flip cup competitions, trust falls, hatchet throwing, distillery and brewery tours, poolside fun, daily bonfires, silent discos, s'mores making, and much more. We customize activities based on your team's interests and goals.

  • Yes! We have custom trails for hiking, outdoor dining options, bonfire areas, pool activities, and 80 acres of mountain landscape to explore.

  • Only 2 hours by car, making it an easy and convenient retreat destination for companies based in New York City.

  • Absolutely! Whether you're planning structured team-building exercises, strategy sessions, or activities to help your team bond, our dedicated team will help create a custom, unforgettable experience.

  • We're located about 2 hours from Manhattan. You can drive up or arrange car service. The journey itself sets the tone for your retreat before you even arrive.

  • Yes. Our farm-to-table meals can be customized to suit your team’s schedule and dietary preferences.

  • We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for peak seasons and larger groups. Contact our sales team to discuss availability for your preferred dates.

  • Contact our sales team at Events@fostersupplyco.com or fill out our inquiry form. We'll work with you to plan a customized "Out of Office" experience that meets your team's specific needs and goals.

  • Our clients describe it as getting less work done but better team connections, with one noting it felt more like "a paid mid-week vacation with colleagues" than a traditional work trip.

  • We've been welcoming travelers for over a decade. The property has a rich history dating back to the 1920s rooming house days through the Catskills' resort heyday. Foster Supply Hospitality created The Arnold House in 2014 with a thoughtful refresh.

  • Sims Foster and Kirsten Harlow Foster, who traded corporate life to come back home and be part of their community. The Arnold House is part of their Foster Supply Hospitality family.

  • We believe in hospitality done differently - where every detail matters and every guest leaves feeling like family. We're about easy conversation, genuine connections, and the kind of comfort that makes you want to extend your stay.

  • Absolutely. We have sunrooms, dining areas, barn, greenhouse, pool and outdoor space for workshops, brainstorming sessions, and team-building activities.

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Bring your team to The Arnold House for an exclusive boutique retreat experience in the Catskills. From strategic workshops to team bonding, we’ll help you create a retreat that

inspires, connects, and energizes your team.

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