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Are you ready to relocate your team to the stunning landscape of the Catskill Mountains? Whether you’re indulging in farm-to-table meals or joining co-workers on an outdoor adventure, the Catskills are sure to offer something for everyone.
Escape the everyday and boost innovation in the rich scenery of the Catskill Mountains.
Featuring a wide range of team activities from hikes with breathtaking views to scenic golf courses and more, the Catskill Mountains are a dream come true for lover’s of the outdoors.
Enjoy delicious farm fresh restaurants (and maybe a local craft beer or two) while exploring local artistry with your team and taking in the fresh mountain air of the Catskill Mountains.
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We've put together a list of
team-building activities for company retreats in
Catskill Mountains
, including options that work well for both small and large teams.
Designed around a secluded Catskills lodge and surrounding mountain trails, this retreat agenda focuses on deep work sessions, team alignment, and a single shared outdoor experience to reset and reconnect.
The Catskills are ideal for teams looking to step away from city environments and focus in a nature-driven setting. With forests, mountains, and quiet towns, the area creates space for both deep work and meaningful team connection.
Most teams travel from New York City, which is about 2 to 2.5 hours by car depending on the exact location. The nearest major airports are JFK and LaGuardia, with group transfers or rental cars commonly used for the final leg.
Late spring through early fall offers the best conditions, especially May to October, with mild temperatures and full access to outdoor activities. Autumn is particularly popular for foliage season, while winter works well for cozy, indoor-focused retreats.
Popular areas include Hudson for a more design-forward and lively base, Woodstock for a creative and relaxed atmosphere, and Hunter or Windham for access to nature and outdoor activities.
Teams often plan hiking in the mountains, kayaking or swimming in lakes, bonfires, yoga sessions, farm visits, and seasonal activities like skiing or snowshoeing in winter.
A 3 to 4 day retreat is the most common format. This gives enough time for structured work, outdoor experiences, and relaxed group time without feeling rushed.
The Catskills offer a deeper nature experience compared to closer options like the Hudson Valley. It feels more remote and immersive, which helps teams disconnect and focus.
The region has a strong farm-to-table culture. Teams often enjoy meals made with local ingredients, group dinners in rustic lodges, and visits to nearby farms or artisanal producers.
Weather can vary depending on the season, and some areas are quite remote, so planning logistics and transport in advance is important, especially for larger groups.
For distributed teams, the Catskills provide a quiet environment that supports connection. In our experience, teams we’ve hosted here benefit from the slower pace and shared nature experiences.
In full transparency, everyone loved it. People are still talking about it. The main goal was team bonding and you helped me to reach it.
Everyone was delighted by the venue, the activities, the transfer coordination and everything! Long live Surf Office! Can’t wait to plan our next company retreat with you :)
Our team offsite retreat was excellent - great food, weather and activities. Even the people that couldn't attend wished they could have made it. And the location was perfect. Surf Office - Thank you very much for your help and support with planning and organization - and Beatriz our retreat manager was fantastic - fast, efficient and always kept us informed. It really made the difference. It really did!
Surf Office helped us plan our 60 person staff retreat, scoping locations, venues, restaurants, activities, and more. Angela was really on top of it and paid close attention to all of the details. Definitely saved us time on research and back-and-forth with all of the various contact persons!
We went into talks with SurfOffice and hit it off with the founders to make this happen. Theres a team that will guide you through the choice and a platform for when you are to arrive with an agenda. Our team likes to bring in community members to these types of events and the crew is excited. The onboarding is going well and we paid the deposit, and we're looking forward to the trip. Our party had to reduce significantly due to constraints and the team has been accomodating so far. 5* everyone had a good time and Rayna on site made everyone feel comfortable.
The location was great, the areas dedicated to us were amazing and all things we asked for were there - also, I love the shared dashboard to organize.
I recently worked with Surf Office to organize an offsite retreat for my company in Gran Canaria, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! Beatriz, the retreat planner, was incredible. From start to finish, she was exceptionally organized, responsive, and attentive to every detail. Planning a retreat for a team can be daunting, but Beatriz made the process seamless. She answered all my questions quickly and thoroughly, and her recommendations were spot-on. The offsite itself was beyond amazing – the accommodations and activities were perfectly tailored to our team’s needs. Surf Office took all the stress out of planning and delivered an unforgettable experience for our group. I highly recommend them to anyone looking to plan a work retreat. If you’re lucky enough to have Beatriz as your planner, you’re in great hands!
The most popular team building activities are surf lessons, SUP lessons and tapas night but there are plenty more to choose from.
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