Private Vermont Retreat Venue
for Groups of Up to 24

Every tent comes with real beds, linens, its own firepit, and its own charcoal grill. One easy way to split things up: give the cabins to anyone who wants walls and a woodstove, hand the tents to the adventurous crowd, and save Wedding Hill, with its king bed and stargazing deck, for whoever is celebrating something. Sugar Brook has drive-up access, which makes it a good fit for anyone who'd rather skip the trail walk.

 

The Lodge at the Center of It All

 

Every retreat needs a place where the group comes back together, and ours is the lodge. The full kitchen, with a refrigerator and freezer, is built for big breakfasts and long dinners, and there's complimentary coffee going in the morning. Two full bathrooms have hot showers, towels, soap, and shampoo. The common room has a TV, Wi-Fi, a workspace, a foosball table, and a chessboard for rainy afternoons, plus our family gift shop with handmade cutting boards, Base Camp T-shirts, and maple syrup.

 

Your group can cook together, or you can hand the meals over to us. We offer optional on-site meals for retreat groups, so the organizer gets to enjoy the trip too.

 

Who Gathers at Base Camp

 

Family Reunions

 

Twenty-four beds means grandparents, cousins, and the new babies can all stay in one place instead of scattering across three hotels. The kids have trails, brooks, and campfires to keep them busy. The adults have a kitchen table big enough to catch up around, and nobody has to drive anywhere at the end of the night. Book a full week, and it becomes the trip everyone talks about until the next one.

 

Friend Groups and Milestone Trips

 

Big birthdays, reunions of college roommates, and long-overdue weekends away all work here. Split into tents, take over the lodge for game night, and end every evening around the fire. More than a few couples have gotten engaged on Wedding Hill, so if someone in your group is planning a question, we know just the spot.

 

Wellness and Yoga Retreats

 

Retreat leaders need quiet, space, and a setting that does half the work for them. Base Camp offers all three:

 

• 200+ acres of forest, with part of the land set aside as a private wildlife reserve

• A covered, open-air 16 by 24 foot space for yoga, meditation, or group sessions

• Quiet clearings and Relaxation Stations along the trails for meditation and journaling

• Optional meals, so your participants stay nourished and you stay focused on teaching

 

Creative and Writing Retreats

 

Writers, painters, musicians, and makers come to the Kingdom for the same reason. It's quiet enough to hear yourself think. Days can stretch out at your own tent or a trailside bench, and evenings bring everyone back to the lodge to share what they made.

 

Small Team Offsites

 

For teams of up to 24, Base Camp swaps the conference room for a woodstove and a trail map. Hold morning sessions in the lodge with Wi-Fi and a workspace, spend the afternoon on the trails or on a hay ride with up to 10 guests, and let the real conversations happen around the fire.

 

Things to Do Together on 200+ Acres

 

• Hike 6+ miles of trails with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation change, past brooks, clearings, and ridgetop views

• Take a hay ride through the property

• Gather around a fire at any of the five tent sites, with firewood and ice available on request

• Walk the maple grove, with more than 500 taps

• Look for wildlife in the private reserve, where deer and birds are regular visitors, and say hello to our horses

• Watch the stars from the Wedding Hill lookout deck, far from any city lights

 

What to Consider When Choosing Your Season

 

• Fall foliage: Autumn reaches the Northeast Kingdom a week or two ahead of the rest of Vermont, usually peaking from late September into early October. Fall weekends go first, so groups hoping for peak color should reach out early.

• Maple season: Sugaring season arrives in late winter, when nights drop below freezing and days climb above it, so the timing shifts a week or so each year. It falls during our winter season, when the lodge and cabins host groups of up to 9. Time your trip with Vermont Maple Open House Weekend, March 20 and 21, 2027.

• Summer: Long days, warm nights by the fire, and the whole trail system in full green. Summer is the easiest season for big family reunions with kids.

• Winter: From November through April, the tents close, and the lodge and both cabins rent together as one private stay for groups of 2 to 9.

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Retreat Venues in Vermont

 

How many people can stay at Base Camp?

 

Up to 24 guests during glamping season: up to 14 in the five glamping tents, up to 8 in the Everest and Kilimanjaro cabins, and 2 in the Lodge Loft. In winter, the lodge and cabins sleep groups of 2 to 9.

 

Do we get the whole property?

 

Yes. A retreat booking includes every tent, both cabins, the Lodge Loft, and the lodge itself, so your group has all 200+ acres to yourselves.

 

Are meals included?

 

Your group has full use of the lodge kitchen. Optional on-site meals are also available.

 

Do the tents have bathrooms?

 

The tents are off-grid. The lodge, a short walk from each site, has two full bathrooms with hot showers, towels, soap, and shampoo.

 

Can we have campfires?

 

Yes. Every tent site has its own firepit and charcoal grill. Please check the posted fire safety status before lighting a fire.

 

Are pets allowed?

 

Leashed pets are welcome. We ask that they stay on a leash at all times to keep them safe around our horses and the wildlife that shares the property.

 

How do we book a retreat?

 

Call us at 603-841-0607 to check dates and talk through your group's plans.

 

Let's Plan Your Retreat

 

The best gatherings happen when everyone is in one place with nowhere else to be. We'd love to host yours. Call Jane or Mike at 603-841-0607 to check dates, and we'll help you plan the rest.