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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.
It was amazing. I mean, the team was just absolutely over the top, thrilled. Everything was fantastic.
As we wrap up our first-ever company offsite in Portugal, I feel so grateful for the incredible experience we've shared as a team. This past week has been nothing short of amazing, filled with enriching and productive sessions, workshops, and memorable moments.
It was a massive success, the team loved every part of it and all of the restaurants, activities, transfer, etc. that you organised were excellent. I will certainly be contacting Surf Office again for anything I plan in the future.
We had a great retreat! So far all individual feedback that came back through a survey we sent out to the team, was super positive! Everyone really enjoyed it!
We loved it! Our management had very specific requirements for a retreat location... remote and in nature but with room for interaction. The venue and every aspect of this retreat matched that. We loved it so much that we even consider repeating the venue.
Everyone has commented on how well the retreat went, and we really do appreciate everything that you did to make it go so smoothly.
It was amazing. The whole team enjoyed everything. The hospitality, the area, the apartments, the sea view, the hotel staff, the old town. It was perfect, it was our best offsite.
Everything was amazing. So I have only good things to say. Team loved it. Again, I was very congratulated. They were very happy. Everything was on spot.
We have organized company retreats for our distributed 30 people team multiple times with Surf Office and the team has loved it every time. Surf Office has some great venues as part of their portfolio and do a great job helping to facilitate pretty much everything from accommodation, food, activities, airport transfers etc.
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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