Upstate Conference Center for Group Events and Retreats

Located just 90 miles from New York City, the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa is gracefully set within 400 wooded acres adjacent to the magnificent Minnewaska State Park.  

Nestled in the heart of the fabled Shawangunk mountains, and surrounded by gorgeous Catskill views, the Hudson Valley Resort is the perfect choice for your next conference or group event!

With more than 41,000 sq. ft. of versatile meeting space, performance venues, and banquet halls, we're certain to have just the facilities you're looking for!

Take a look at this brief video to learn about our exciting conference center features and amenities, and then give us a call to see how easy and affordable conferencing at the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa can be!

The Comic’s Haven: It was an Honor.

The Old Catskills Resorts were once a haven for American Comedy; an honor which has forever made its mark on the region, if not the world.  Every year, tens of thousands of New Yorkers would flock to the Hudson Valley to relax in luxury, enjoy the outdoors, and be entertained by the pioneers of modern stand-up.

Milton Berle, George Burns, Sid Caesar, Don Rickles, Jackie Mason… the list goes on and on.  Perhaps the greatest legacy of The Kings of the Catskills is “the one-liner”.

While many of the old Catskill comics have passed on, the one liner still thrives today.  In honor of the Catskills heritage as a comedy haven, we’ve complied the best of the best of the one-liners of old.

I just got back from a pleasure trip. I took my mother-in-law to the airport.

I've been in love with the same woman for 49 years. If my wife ever finds out, she'll kill me!

The doctor gave a man six months to live. The man couldn't pay his bill, so the doctor gave him another six months.

You have the Midas touch. Everything you touch turns to a muffler. 

A doctor has a stethoscope up to a man's chest. The man asks, "Doc, how do I stand?" The doctor says, "That's what puzzles me!"

I wish my brother would learn a trade, so I would know what kind of work he's out of.

A car hit an elderly man. The paramedic says, "Are you comfortable?" The man says, "I make a living."

I was playing golf. I swung, missed the ball, and got a big chunk of dirt. I swung again, missed the ball, and got another big chunk of dirt. Just then, 2 ants climbed on the ball saying, "Let's get up here before we get killed!" 

Doctor: "You'll live to be 60!" Patient: "I AM 60!" Doctor: "See! What did I tell you?"

Patient: "I have a ringing in my ears." Doctor: "Don't answer!"

While the days of Catskill Comedy may be gone, the Hudson Valley is still a favorite destination for tens of thousands of visitors every year.  With endless opportunities for recreation, entertainment, relaxation, and outdoor activites, it’s no wonder.

Formerly "The Granit", The Hudson Valley Resort & Spa, is honored to have been a part of the great Catskill haven of comedy.  Conveniently located just 90 miles from New York City, we're always happy to host groups of any size.  With 41,000 sq. ft. of banquet and meeting space, grand ballrooms and theater, we’re tickled pink to have you.  Give us a look, and find out how affordable true customer service and comfort can be.

Catskill Mountains - Jewel of the American Landscape

The Catskill Mountains; jewel of the great American landscape- long the muse of poets, painters, musicians and writers alike, the enchanted Catskills remain as mysterious and evocative as ever.

The eyes of the world were turned towards the Catskills and the Hudson Valley in the mid- 19^th century by the masterpiece landscapes of the Hudson River School painters whose stunning romantic depictions of the region’s natural beauty forever changed the image of the New World. 

Depicting the Catskills as the ultimate embodiment of nature’s sublime beauty; the Hudson River School artists regarded these mountains as a sort of primeval eden.  Is it any wonder?

From the majestic cascade of Katterskill Falls to the dramatic eastern profile of the Escarpment, from the cool crags of Platte Clove to the legendary Willowemoc creek, the Catskills are truly “forever wild”.  

Home to bobcat, mink, fishers, coyote and black bear, the Catskills Mountains are a precious refuge for the preservation of countless species.

Protected by Article 14 of the State’s constitution, the Catskill Park consists of 700,000 acres of public land, and 287,500 acres of forest preserve which offer the visitor endless possibilities for outdoor adventure and exploration.

Opportunities for hunting, camping, fishing, and canoeing; challenging hiking trails, striking landscapes and scenic mountain roads, unique cultural events and quaint villages define the Catskill region today.

Situated on the south-eastern edge of the “blue line”, the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa is the perfect place to discover the natural beauty of the Catskill Mountains for yourself.

Have a favorite feature of the Catskill region, or a memory to share?  Comment below, and tell us about it!

Groups, Conventions, and Events at Hudson Valley Resort

Surrounded by the fabled Shawangunk and Catskill Mountains, the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa is a picture-perfect setting for group events of every kind.

Management retreats.  Training seminars. Awards banquets.  There's over 35,000 square feet of versatile meeting space ready to accommodate up to 1,100 guests.

Choose from the Executive Conference Center, state of the art amphitheater, Exhibit hall or - to add an air of elegance to you event - the impressive Grand Ballroom.

Whether your group is big or small, here for business or pleasure, we're certain to have just the facilities you're looking for.  And as always, at the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa, the best is yet to come.

Our 7,029 square foot amphitheater is more than capable of meeting all your mission critical needs.  Designed for classroom-style seating, this facility can accommodate up to 300 guests.  Whether you use it to give your group a high-impact presentation, or an in-depth training session, it's a setting that's as stimulating as the resort's natural surroundings.

Of course, we all know that sometimes more business gets done on the golf course than the board room.  The Hudson Valley Resort has you covered.  Our 18 hole, par 71 championship golf course is enjoyable for all levels of play.

When it's time to slow down and relax, take a trip to The Spa!  Whether you want to ease your mind and body with Shiatsu, discover deep relaxation and tranquility with a Swedish massage, or treat yourself to a European facial and algae body treatment, you're sure to walk out refreshed. 

Have you held an event or group function at the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa?  Comment below, and tell us about it!