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Hosting Your Corporate Event in the Catskills? Check out The Emerson
June 15, 2026
A corporate event away from the office gives your team space to step away from the usual setting, focus on shared goals, and spend meaningful time together.
At The Emerson, corporate events feel focused without feeling stale or impersonal. Surrounded by the Catskills, The Emerson sits on 20 acres of property along Esopus Creek. Full-service amenities are close at hand, giving teams a setting that supports focused work, thoughtful collaboration, and genuine connection.
Why Host a Corporate Event in the Catskills?
The Catskills offer something that traditional meeting spaces often do not: a clear shift in environment. For teams coming from New York City or surrounding metropolitan areas, the region feels removed from daily pressure while still being easily accessible.
Benefits of a Corporate Event at The Emerson
The Emerson gives teams the space, setting, and support to make time together productive and meaningful. Here are some reasons to host your corporate event at our space:
Nature supports focus
A change in scenery can refresh headspaces, make room for new ideas, and foster a more collaborative spirit. At The Emerson, meetings can move from focused discussion indoors to fresh-air breaks along the creek, giving teams time to reset before returning to the work with renewed energy.
Space for small to midsize teams
The Emerson can accommodate corporate groups of up to 50 guests, making it a strong fit for leadership retreats, department gatherings, planning sessions, small conferences, and team-building getaways.
Overnight accommodations on-site
For multi-day retreats, The Emerson Resort offers overnight accommodations that allow your group to stay close for the full retreat experience. That means less time coordinating transportation, fewer gaps between sessions, and more opportunities for casual connection over brunch, dinner, or an evening gathering.
Help finding a retreat facilitator
For teams planning a deeper retreat experience, our event coordinators can recommend facilitators. This can be especially helpful for leadership development, goal-setting, communication work, creative planning, or culture-building sessions.
Activities for Team Building and Free Time
A corporate retreat does not need to be all meetings. The Emerson gives teams easy access to on-site downtime, outdoor activities, and nearby Catskills experiences.
Get Outside
Teams can keep it simple with a guided walk along the on-site brookside wander path and learn more about the property’s streamside landscape, native plants, and local ecology. Or, head out for one of the many iconic hiking trails in the Catskill region. The Ashokan Reservoir is close by and offers wide-open views, fresh air, and an easy way to experience the Catskills between sessions.
Rail Explorers in Phoenicia
Rail Explorers is a memorable group activity located in nearby Phoenicia. Guests ride rail bikes through the Catskill landscape, with stretches of mountain scenery and creekside views along the way.
Bike Around the Property
In warmer months, guests can take advantage of complimentary bike rentals and enjoy a casual ride around the property. It is an easy way to add movement to the day without building a formal activity into the agenda.
Campfire Nights
For overnight groups, a campfire can be a relaxed way to end the day. Weather permitting, guests can gather outside, unwind after meetings, and enjoy a slower evening together.
World’s Largest Kaleidoscope
The World’s Largest Kaleidoscope adds a playful moment to the visit, especially for groups looking to build in something unexpected between meetings or before departure.
Take a Spa Day
The best agendas leave room for rest. The Emerson Spa gives guests a restorative option between meetings, after a day of travel, or as part of a wellness-focused itinerary. Book a relaxing massage or facial with us.
Plan Your Corporate Event at The Emerson
Bring your team to the Catskills for focused work, fresh air, and meaningful time together. Contact The Emerson events team to start planning your retreat.