Retreats at Vanderkamp
Vanderkamp offers exclusive use of 850 acres of picturesque wilderness, on site lodging, and premium meeting rooms to create the best indoor and outdoor corporate retreat center in Upstate New York. Vanderkamp was founded in the belief that immersing ourselves within the natural world can have a transformative impact on personal and professional growth.
We invite you to discover the ideal environment for your next leadership coaching session, strategic meeting, team-building workshop, or executive retreat. Our indoor meeting rooms are equipped with the latest technology and our outdoor spaces are crafted to immerse you within the natural world. Foster collaboration and camaraderie between sessions as you explore our miles of hiking trails, engage in waterfront activities, or simply relax and refocus by a roaring campfire.
Our exclusive retreat planner will help you craft the perfect experience and will be on hand to help with any challenges. We also have several premium partnerships available to augment your experience.
Currently able to host up to 150 people for 1 day retreats indoors (unlimited outdoor)
11 lodging rooms available on site (9+ more available early 2024)
Meeting Spaces
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Kempwick Commons Lounge
Kempwick Commons Lounge is the ideal space for small retreat groups looking to gather for strategic meetings or team building exercises. It offers a nature-inspired design for up to 24 people and includes table seating, a fireplace, stocked mini-fridge, high-tech AV equipment, easel, and a built-in coffee station.
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Kempwick Commons Hall
Kempwick Hall is perfect for larger corporate events for groups up to 170 or for smaller company retreats that require lots of space and easy access to the outdoors. The space can be fitted out with AV equipment and is attached to our commercial kitchen to make catering your event seamless.
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Frank Soule Lodge
Frank Soule Lodge is best for more intimate events and is great for small team retreats that want to focus on disconnecting and recharging. Inside Frank you can gather in the living room in front of the fireplace made from 430 million year old fossils or share a meal together while enjoying the beautiful lake views and unmatched wilderness sunsets.
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Forest Meeting
Let the natural world inspire you and your retreat guests as you hike out to our remote meeting location hidden on our grounds. Gather around a fire in the forest and have meals and drinks brought out to you, or spend your evening stargazing while discussing big ideas. Let us connect your group to what matters.
Accomodations
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Frank Soule Lodge
With large open spaces and lots of room to gather near the lake this is the perfect lodge to bring the group together for evening fires and reflections.
7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
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The Boathouse
This historic boathouse was converted to a two bedroom rustic-modern lodge right at the waters edge. Retreat goers will wake up each morning with stunning views across Lake VK.
2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms.
Sleeps 2 -
Langston Cottage
Langston cottage is the ideal retreat lodge. Tucked on top of a hill overlooking the Lake and far away from the other lodging. Guests will slip back in time and find themselves connecting to their authentic self.
1 Bedroom, 1 Nook Room, 1 bathroom
Sleeps 1-2 -
Wohlleben Cabin
Wohlleben is a beautifully renovated rustic and seductive hand built log cabin nestled into the edge of the VK North Forest. Enter and feel the contemplative pull of the natural world in every detail.
1 Bed, 1 bathroom
Sleeps 1-2 -
Grace Manor
Grace Manor is designed specifically for retreat goers, this lodge offers a modern spa-like vibe with intentional gathering spaces crafted to enable meaningful discussion. and everyone can retreat to the comfort of their own room.
9.5 Bedrooms, 9 bathrooms.
Sleeps 9+
Elevated Dining
We are dedicated to creating unique experiences through our elevated food and exquisite hospitality. We do offer preset menu options for your convenience. However, we really enjoy spending time to learn about what you love so we can craft the perfect menu and level of service to complement the uniqueness of your experience at Vanderkamp.
Our Dining Philosophy.
Make people happy. Be passionate about providing the best service, the best drink and the best food. Everything matters and everything is an ingredient in making it fun. We believe the food you eat and the service you experience should be in harmony with and enhance your agenda.
Reviews of VK
RALPH SIMONE, Partner
“Spectacular, peaceful, comfortable. If you are looking for an ideal natural setting that will put you in the right mindset for your corporate retreat or planning session, look no further than Vanderkamp.
Wonderful setting, great food, beautiful design.”
CATHY GAYNOR, Partner
“Excellent retreat setting for our year-long leadership program. It’s the perfect setting for offsite events! The Kempwick Lounge and overnight accommodations fit our retreat needs perfectly.
The food was delicious and catering responded attentively to all our needs.”
VK Experiences
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Self-Guided Forest Bathing
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Self-Run Burn Ceremony
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Forest Sauntering
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Remote Mediation Platform
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Floating Meditation Platform
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Wetlands Kayak Exploring
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Hammock Grove
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Sounds of the Forest
Retreat Pricing and Packages
2 DAY, 1 NIGHT
Contact our Retreat Specialist for your specific Pricing Quote
Sample Price: $775 per person/ 10 people
Includes:
Lodging for up to 20 (Max 11 Right now)
Food
Day 1: Breakfast, Lunch, Family Style Dinner.
Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch
Snacks at Lodges and at Meeting Rooms
Coffee and Tea Service
Meeting Room for 2 days
A/V Equipment and Easel
Cocktail Hour (Beer and Wine)
Onsite Personal Event Coordinator
Please Note: 1 Night retreats can be booked during weekdays only. Sunday-Thursday:
Tours are available on Thursday between 9am-4pm. Contact events@vanderkampny.com to schedule.
3 DAY, 2 NIGHT
Contact our Retreat Specialist for your specific Pricing Quote
Sample Prices: Weekday: $1100 per person/ 10 people. Weekend: $1250 Per person/ 10 people
Includes:
Lodging for up to 20 (11 Right now).
Food
Day 1: Breakfast, Lunch, Family Style Dinner.
Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch
Snacks at Lodges and at Meeting Rooms
Coffee and Tea Service
Meeting Rooms for 3 days
A/V Equipment and Easel
2 Cocktail Hours (Beer and Wine)
Onsite Personal Event Coordinator
1 DAY, 0 NIGHT
Contact our Retreat Specialist for your specific Pricing Quote.
Pricing will take into consideration: Time of year, Weekend/Weekday, # of people, food/drink selections
May Include:
Food available: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Snacks at Meeting Rooms
Coffee and Tea Service
Meeting Rooms for 1 day
A/V Equipment and Easel
Onsite Personal Event Coordinator
Please Note: 1 day retreats can be booked:
Any weekday from Sunday-Thursday.
Off season Saturday’s from November - May.
Saturday’s June-October 4 months in advance of the event.
Add On Experiences
Partnerships:
Facilitator
Emergent Team Building Program (Half day or Full day)
Wellness Program Coach
Movement and Mobility Programs
Workplace Personality Assessment Coach
Forest Experiences: Coming Soon
Burn Ceremony
Horse Back Riding Through Woods
Yoga in the Woods
Naturalist Walk
Guided Mediation
Guided Forest Bathing
Whiskey/Beer Tasting
You and your guests will be the temporary stewards of 850 acres of pristine woodland, a private 50 acre lake, and our carefully renovated historic lodging.
Image Credits:
Kerri Lynne Photography
Loving My Company
Carey Ringwood Photography
OnePhoto Photography