Group of people walking on a trail at Hilltown Commons park with trees and fall foliage in the background.

Curiosity-Driven Team Retreats

Get Away & Get Inspired in the Hudson Valley

Hilltown Commons offers a distinctly uncommon company retreat venue for teams who think beyond the boardroom. As a nonprofit with a legacy rooted in the belief that dialogue matters, our historic campus sets the stage for hands-on experiences centered around curiosity and its ability to connect us.

Located 2.5 hours from NYC, 3 hours from Boston, and just 45 minutes from Albany, our secluded 100-acre Upstate New York campus is remote yet accessible, providing the ideal setting for teams to gather together and dig deep.

Group retreat offerings

  • Intimate offsites

    Accommodates groups of up to 75

  • Custom Programming

    We’re happy to tailor all activities to support your team’s unique needs

  • For Innovation Industries

    Ideal for creative, tech, non-profit, and mission-driven sectors

  • Team Bonding & Company culture

    Connecting people through shared experiences to foster deeper understanding

  • Singular Setting

    An enchanting estate in the woods offers the ultimate backdrop for team breakthroughs

  • High-tech capabilities

    Cutting-edge audio-visual support and reliable wifi allows you to enjoy the charm without sacrificing the tech

  • Elevated dining

    Our food and beverage program highlights locally sourced ingredients and can be adapted to meet any dietary requirement

  • Authenticity

    No cringe ice breakers or trust falls. Just a group of people wanting to do better

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Immersive Activities

  • Close-up of a red and white spotted mushroom growing on the forest floor among dry leaves and grass.

    Wild Mushroom Foraging

  • A stone wall made of large rocks, some with yellow lichen, with tall grass and wildflowers in the foreground under a cloudy sky.

    Stone Wall Masonry

  • People gathered around a fire pit outside a house, with a sign in the foreground reading 'THE PUB', in a garden during evening time.

    Communal Songwriting

  • Night Sky Exploration

  • A waterfall flowing over multiple levels of rocks surrounded by trees with autumn leaves.

    Guided Ecological Hikes

  • Group of people sitting around a campfire at night under a starry sky with silhouetted trees in the background.

    And Much More

Our educational retreat experiences are facilitated by local craftspeople and subject experts who use making to encourage leadership and collaboration.

“The hilltown team organized activities that sparked creativity and teamwork in ways we hadn’t ever seen before.”

— KEIRNYN ROSS, PRESIDENT OF ROSS ENERGY

Collection of various organization logos including Simons Foundation, Ross Energy, Greater Capital Region Teacher Center, Albany City School District, Sandbox Films, Catalpt Film Fund, and Green Project. 
You're in great company when you trust your retreat to Hilltown Commons. Past and recurring guests include:

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Nurturing company culture

Our retreat programming is designed to strengthen team connection and promote company values in unexpected and lasting ways:

driven by curiosity:

Strategy anchored in inquiry

making over mastery:

Discovery through doing

authentically local:

Sessions that celebrate the surroundings

craft & care:

Creative methods that teach transferable skills

People gathered around a campfire in a park at night, with trees and a clear starry sky in the background.

Our Campus Features

  • Empty auditorium with wooden walls and floor, gray seats on the left, a black Grand piano on the right, a small table, and yellow acoustic panels on the wall.

    Meeting Spaces

    An iconic 1970s multi-purpose pavilion featuring a 180-seat theater, offices, and breakout rooms—all equipped with state-of-the-art A/V and high-speed WiFi throughout.

  • A bar or game room with a pool table in the foreground and a foosball table in the background. There are several people around, some standing and some sitting. The room has wooden walls decorated with paintings and dim lighting, with a small wall sconce visible on the right.

    Onsite Dining

    Our historic on-site restaurant is a former carriage house. Affectionately referred to as The Pub, it is equipped with a full commercial kitchen and seats up to 120 guests indoors, 300 outdoors.

  • A grassy field with a blue tennis court surrounded by trees. Three people are playing tennis on the court. The background shows a house and a cloudy sky with pink and orange clouds during sunset.

    Expansive Grounds

    Our 100-acre grounds feature a tennis court, bonfire pits, trails, and endless views. It is adjacent to the 2,000 acre Huyck Preserve, providing access to hiking, kayaking, swimming, and much more.

  • Heritage Lodging

    Hilltown Commons features 50 rooms across 5 residences, each with cozy linens and private en-suite bathrooms, forest or mountain views, air conditioning & heating, and high-speed wifi throughout.

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Let’s Talk ABout your retreat

Thinking about hosting your company retreat with us? Maybe you’d like to stroll the grounds and see the magic in person. Whatever you’re looking for, we’re here to help.