Perfect for lovers of nature, wellness, and the great outdoors. Home to the Finger and Great Lakes and the Adirondack Mountains, Upstate New York offers beautiful landscapes, natural splendors, and a wide variety of outdoor activities perfect for any offsite company retreat.
Chat with a conciergeYear-round destination with activities for every season
Adirondack Mountains, Finger Lakes, and untouched wilderness
Quaint towns, wineries, waterfalls, and dense woodlands
2 hours from New York City via Albany International Airport
In Upstate New York, the summers are for swimming under waterfalls, hiking through lush forests, visiting wineries, and relaxing underneath the stars while making s'mores over the campfire. As the days get chillier and the region is covered in a white blanket of snow, winters are spent skiing down mountains, enjoying après-ski events, exploring local markets, and warming yourself up in front of a fire.
Upstate New York offers a wide variety of outdoor and indoor team-building activities, delicious cuisine options, and luxury accommodation that cater to every type of corporate need. The region offers gorgeous scenery, a rich history, beautiful charming towns, and special activities all year-round — making it the perfect place for an offsite company retreat.
Every team is different. These starting points can be tailored to your group size, goals, and budget.
Upstate New York offers a wide range of unique outdoor and indoor experiences perfect for team bonding.
Upstate New York is beautiful year-round, but each season offers unique experiences.
As temperatures start to rise, springtime signals a transition from skiing destination to summer getaway. The area experiences fewer crowds and lower prices, though the weather can be hit or miss — it's not uncommon to see snowfall in April or even May.
Upstate New York has warm, humid summers — the best time to experience everything the region offers. Famous for outdoor dining, food festivals, concerts, and outdoor activities. This is the high season, so expect crowds and increased prices.
Fall in Upstate New York is a popular time to visit, especially during Columbus Day weekend. The fall foliage is beautiful — crisp jacket weather, not too hot, yet not too cold.
The winter weather in Upstate New York is not as miserable as you would believe, with an average snowfall of around 70 inches — perfect for outdoor winter activities. This is also the high season at many ski resorts in the region.
The closest international airport depends on your corporate retreat location. The capital region of Upstate New York is served by Albany International Airport (ALB), which is 15 minutes away from the city of Albany.
Upstate New York is an outdoor destination offering many team-building and team-bonding activities in nature. Your team can participate in unique activities including hiking, ziplining, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, kayaking, dog sledding, and hot air ballooning. Other team-building activities include cooking classes, brewery tours, painting classes, and llama hiking. The region is also home to several companies that can organize team events like scavenger hunts.
Upstate New York is a great offsite retreat location for every type of group. Whether you are looking for accommodations or activities for a big or small group, there are plenty of options throughout the region. Upstate New York is also the perfect retreat location for rustic accommodations that offer all-inclusive corporate retreat packages.
Due to the size of Upstate New York, there are plenty of options available regardless of your company retreat budget. If you want to keep costs at a minimum, opt to book your retreat during the shoulder seasons, as the high season in Upstate NY can be quite costly.
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