Upstate Conference Center and Meeting Facilities for Group Retreats

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Shawangunk Mountains and surrounded by gorgeous Catskill views, the Conference Center at Hudson Valley Resort & Spa is the perfect setting for group events of every kind.

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Performance workshops and cultural events. Religious and fraternal retreats.  Golf outings or awards banquets:  With over   41,000 square feet of versatile meeting space, performance venues and banquet halls, the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa is the easy choice for hosting groups of all sizes.

If your group is looking for a selection of formal meeting rooms, or if you prefer more casual arrangements, we can accommodate your needs!

Choose from the Executive Conference Center, the historic Manhattan theater, or add an air of elegance to your event with 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!

Of course, we all know that sometimes more business gets done on the golf course than the meeting room.  The Hudson Valley Resort & Spa has you covered.  

As challenging as it is beautiful, the golf course at Hudson Valley Resort features rolling hills, peaceful ponds, long lush fairways and perfectly manicured greens.

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 massage, or enjoy the Jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms, you're sure to walk out refreshed.

Also featuring a fitness center, indoor & outdoor pools, tennis and basketball courts, and so much more, conferencing at the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa is the fun way to keep your group focused and engaged.

Whether your group is big or small, here for business or pleasure, we're certain to have just the facilities you're looking for.

Popular Group Retreats

Religious and Fraternal Retreats

Formerly known as “The Granit Hotel”, the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa has been meeting the special needs of religious and fraternal organizations for more than 50 years!

With professional event planners on site, we will work with you to custom tailor our services and offer the tools you need to deliver your message and inspire your congregation.  

We know how important it is to cater to your group’s cultural tastes and dietary preferences, so ethnic cuisine and kosher affairs are available!   

Seniors Groups

Just minutes from the region’s best shopping and historical attractions, the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa is the perfect destination for today’s mature travelers.

Planned daytime activities can include shuffleboard, mini-golf, horseshoe pitching, bocce, bingo for prizes, games, musical quizzes, sing-a-longs, dance classes, and more!

Senior groups also enjoy free use of our resort amenities, receive golf discounts, and will find comfortable, accessible and well appointed rooms at very reasonable rates.  

Concert Events and Performance Workshops

The Hudson Valley Resort & Spa is a popular venue with concert organizers and performance directors- from grand concerts to intimate workshops, our versatile rehearsal and recital spaces encourage music, theater and dance groups to share their ideas while honing their craft.

The stage is set for your featured concerts in the historic Manhattan Theater.  Grammy award winners Pattie LaBelle, Faith Evans, and Chaka Khan have all delivered powerful performances in this venue, and so can you!

Golf Group Getaways

Surrounded by gorgeous Catskill views, the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa offers a fun and challenging 18 hole par 71 Championship golf course which draws golf groups from all over the northeast.  

Featuring rolling hills, flowing creeks, beautiful ponds, and long, lush fairways, the golf course will put every part of your game to the test.  

After the 18th hole, you’ll enjoy delicious outdoor BBQ lunches, relax at the bar, or socialize with your friends in one of our well appointed hospitality rooms! 

Popular Conferencing Facilities:

The Manhattan Theater

The historic Manhattan Theater is just the place to showcase your presentations or keynote speakers, conduct training seminars, and feature concerts by your talented performers!

With classroom-style seating for 300 people, superior natural acoustics, professional stage lighting and modern sound system available, there’s no better way to engage your audience. 

The Executive Conference Center

Our Executive Conference Center is the perfect setting for receptions, interactive presentations, private ceremonies, team-building exercises, encounter sessions, and more.

Featuring high-speed internet and wide selection of audio and visual equipment available, our flexible meeting and conference rooms can comfortably accommodate anywhere from 15 – 1050 people!

The Grand Ballroom

Prefer to dance and dine beneath the charming glow of crystal chandeliers? Add a touch of elegance to your affair in the Grand Ballroom!  

Featuring more than 11,000 square feet of versatile and comfortable space, we can banquet up to 1,200 and easily customize the seating and floor arrangements to suit your needs!

The Garden Terrace Tent

Highlighting the gorgeous natural setting of our Shawangunk Mountain property, it’s no surprise that the Garden Terrace Tent is a popular option for formal outdoor ceremonies and wedding receptions.

This graceful 6,000 square foot pavilion featuring 30’ high vaulted fabric ceilings and warm natural lighting is surely an event setting to remember!

Accommodations and Resort Amenities:

Rooming Options and Amenities

Comfortable, clean, and spacious, the room choices at Hudson Valley Resort & Spa are all well appointed and designed with your group in mind.

It is our goal to exceed your expectations, so each of our 270 guest rooms and suites have been fully refurbished to offer both comfortable surroundings and modern conveniences.

Room amenities include internet access, marble bathrooms, coffee makers, hair dryers, iron & ironing boards, and more.

In order to customize your group’s experience at the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa, tower rooms, balcony rooms, and golf course and Mountain View rooms may be available upon request.

With so many rooming options available, we’re certain that we’ll be able to satisfy your group’s particular preferences.

Refrigerators and roll-away beds are available, and because we’re a pet friendly hotel we’ll be happy to accommodate your four-footed friend for a nominal fee!  

Suite Options

Of course, your group’s organizers and VIPs can expect nothing but the best when staying in one of our well-appointed luxury suites! 

Whether you choose the king suite with attached living room, bar and balcony, the intimate and romantic Jacuzzi suite, or the warm and welcoming fireplace suite, it’s sure to be the perfect place for your group’s directors to relax, refresh, and regroup!

Our suites are always in high demand, so be sure to speak with your event planner to discuss your options!

The Spa at Hudson Valley Resort

When it’s time to unwind, come pay a visit our beautiful full-service European Health Spa!

Offering a full menu of massage and body treatments, the Spa at Hudson Valley Resort also features clean and modern Jacuzzi, sauna, and steam rooms!   

Free guest use of the Spa facilities is included in all group packages, and there’s no better way for your group to revitalize, and rejuvenate! 

New to the spa experience?  Our friendly and courteous staff is on hand help you make the most of your visit!

Golf at the Hudson Valley Resort

Winding through the magnificent Shawangunk Mountains, the golf course at Hudson Valley Resort is a beautiful 18-hole par 71, 6350-yard championship course which is enjoyable for all levels of play. 

Surrounded by gorgeous Catskill Views, the course features rolling hills, flowing creeks, ponds, lush fairways and challenging greens to put your game to the test.

Whether your group plays golf as the highlight of your getaway, or as a fun team-building exercise, groups of all sizes are sure to enjoy their time on the green!  

Other Resort Amenities

Your group is sure to love the endless opportunities for leisure, activity and entertainment at the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa!

Featuring crystal clear indoor and outdoor pools, glass enclosed fitness centers, tennis and basketball courts, an arcade center, children’s playground, gift shops and more, we also offer seasonal outdoor recreational activities such as horeshoes pitching and bocce, cross country skiing and sledding!

Any time of year, you’ll find the perfect way to keep your group conference both fun and engaging!   

Experience the Conference Center at Hudson Valley Resort & Spa

Located just 90 miles from New York City, the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa is gracefully set among 400 pristine acres and surrounded by gorgeous Catskill views.  

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Shawangunk Mountains and adjacent to Minnewaska State Park, your group will love experiencing the natural setting nearly as much as they will enjoy our conference center and resort amenities!

So take a look at the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa for your next group event, retreat, or conference!  You’ll be sure to agree that our resort accommodations and versatile conferencing options are the perfect choice for your next group retreat or conference!  

To learn more about group retreats and conferencing opportunities at the Hudson Valley Resort & Spa, or to begin planning your next event, call group sales at 888.948.3766 today!

Click here to download our complete Conference Center and Group Retreat brochure!

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!