In Westchester County, historic venues, treetop challenges and local flavors give meeting planners plenty to work and play with.

Westchester County gives planners good reasons to rethink the typical meeting agenda. From accommodations at a former convent to team-building adventures among the treetops, Westchester brings a spirit of play to business gatherings.

Just north of New York City, the destination is connected by Metro-North, Amtrak, major highways and its own airport. And yet, wide-ranging views of the Hudson River and Long Island Sound, rolling hills and historic estates can make the workday feel pleasantly removed from the routine. Planners can choose a bespoke conference center for a companywide gathering or a small hotel for a focused leadership retreat, pairing productive sessions with experiences that help colleagues connect.

Abbey Inn and Spa

LET THE ROOM SPEAK FOR ITSELF

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Abbey Inn and Spa

With roughly three dozen hotels across 550 square miles, Westchester gives meeting planners plenty of room to choose from. At The Abbey Inn & Spa in Peekskill, a former convent pairs Hudson River views with a spa for unwinding once the laptops close.

Windrose on Hudson, host of this summer’s Destination East, offers 248 guest rooms and over 52,000 square feet of dedicated meeting space, including tiered auditoriums, in a scenic woodland setting.

The Westchester Marriott adds 444 guest rooms and 26,676 square feet of renovated event space in Tarrytown, a convenient base for exploring neighboring Sleepy Hollow.

In vibrant and walkable downtown White Plains, the 402-room Sonesta, 146-room Opus Westchester (Autograph Collection), 134-room Residence Inn and 130-room Cambria offer accommodations and event options.

For an evening that deserves a grand stage, The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester celebrates its centennial with a storied rock-and-roll backdrop for corporate gatherings.

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Windrose on Hudson

Boundless Adventures

FIND OUT WHO TAKES THE LEAD

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Boundless Adventures

Colleagues may know who runs the Monday meeting, but who takes the lead on a ropes course or in a cooking competition? At Boundless Adventures in Purchase, groups can climb, balance and zip through aerial courses of varying difficulty levels, with plenty of opportunities to cheer each other on.

At ZWILLING Cooking Studio, teams can choose from a variety of menus or test their improvisation skills with a “mystery basket” challenge, then sit down to a dinner they’ve earned and a conversation without an agenda.

For time on the water, ask Port Sailing School in New Rochelle about seasonal sailing lessons on Long Island Sound.

For planners who like to have every forecast covered, organize a group curling lesson at the Ardsley Curling Club or set up a tee time on Westchester Marriott’s indoor golf simulators. Each gives colleagues a shared task, a reason to talk and a story to retell long after the meeting ends.

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ZWILLING Cooking Studio

Blue Hill at Stone Barns

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Blue Hill at Stone Barns

A celebratory dinner, a relaxed waterfront gathering or a taste of something grown on-site: Westchester’s dining options suit more than one kind of agenda.

Michelin-recognized Blue Hill at Stone Barns makes the farm part of the experience, with seasonal cooking and venues for intimate private dinners or larger celebrations in its HayLoft event space.

The Sailhouse in Tarrytown offers a change of pace, serving New American fare and craft cocktails beside the Hudson River, with sweeping views and private-event options.

For cocktails after the final session, Bar XI at Kanopi brings Portuguese and Japanese influences to White Plains.

At the Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. Center for Learning in Armonk, honey from on-site hives regularly appears on the menu. Planners can also ask about a seasonal honey-harvesting experience.

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The Sailhouse

In Westchester, what happens between sessions can be as memorable as the meeting itself.

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