Nestled on the shores of Lake George in Upstate New York, The Sagamore Resort, located in Bolton Landing, New York, is an enchanting and inviting escape from the everyday hustle a few hours south in New York City. Rebuilt in 1923 due to a fire that destroyed the original structure in 1883, The Sagamore is a one of a kind historic gem that has been a sort of home away from home for New Yorkers for over a century. No matter the season and what team building activities fit for your company, The Sagamore is ideal for hosting your next corporate retreat. The Northeast’s premier event destination, The Sagamore features an award-winning Conference Center located on the edge of beautiful Lake George, with over 52,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space and a wide variety of different venues so your corporate can host everything from networking events to gala receptions. Here at Best Venues New York, we’ve compiled 5 reasons why The Sagamore is New York City’s best kept corporate retreat secret.
The Hermitage At The Sagamore
While the 137-year-old Sagamore property has a wide variety of different accommodation options including 137 beautifully designed guest rooms and 54 suites with contemporary rustic decor, The Hermitage At The Sagamore is a corporate planning dream! The Hermitage is perfect for accommodating your next corporate retreat. Originally a 19th-century carriage house, the Hermitage features 11 single bedrooms and 1 two-bedroom luxury suites. The rooms come equipped with a kitchenette, built-in mini-fridge, and flatscreen TVs to feel right at home.
Not only is there plenty of room to relax and spread out in each room, but the accommodations are also designed to act as a remote working space. Each room has a patio with rocking chairs to refresh and take in the fresh air of the Adirondack Mountains after a long day of corporate team building activities.
Donald Ross Golf Course
No weekend full of corporate events and team building games would be complete without a round of golf. Luckily, The Sagamore Resort is home to a Donald Ross championship golf course. The 18-hole course was designed in 1928 by the famous golf course architect.
The Sagamore’s golf course is known for its beauty (The picturesque Adirondack Mountains loom large over the course) and challenging terrain but is also welcoming to those with any level of golf skills. The course was even named as one of the top 100 in the US by GOLF Magazine. Just be sure to have your corporate event planner book the course in advance to secure a tee time!
Corporate Team Building Activities
As one of New York’s premier corporate retreat locations, The Sagamore on Lake George has a wide variety of corporate team building activities and games that your whole company will enjoy. Some of the activity highlights that The Sagamore offers to include organizing a private golf tournament, boat rentals, and Wiffle ball in the state of the art Recreation/ Activity Center. Taking a day trip and visiting Lake Placid or Saratoga Springs is also a popular corporate team building event.
The Sagamore’s 11,664 square-foot Event Center can host any of your corporate team building activities. With enough space to fit an auto show, the Event Center is perfect for any large scale corporate team building activities.
If your company would like to get creative with your outdoor corporate team building activities, then The Sagamore offers over 20,000 square feet of outdoor event space on the shores of Lake George and with the Adirondack Mountains in the background.
For indoor activities, the resort offers The Sagamore Ballroom that has 10,080 square feet of space and is divisible into three separate rooms. The corporate team building possibilities are truly endless at The Sagamore Resort.
Dinner Cruise Aboard The Morgan
It’s time for a one of a kind nautical experience! One of The Sagamore’s most unique corporate team building events, hosting a dinner aboard The Morgan is a must for any corporate retreat. Built-in the 19th Century, the 72-foot replica boat is able to seat up to 80 guests as it takes a dinner cruise around Upstate New York’s Lake George.
Your company will enjoy trading NYC’s concrete jungle and skyscrapers for scenic views of The Adirondack Mountains. The fresh mountain air, breathtaking views, and exceptional food and beverage service will leave a lasting impression on your corporate retreat.
Corporate Dining Experience
The Sagamore offers a corporate dining experience that is not to be missed! Featuring eight different award-winning restaurant concepts, The Sagamore has plenty of dining options for your corporate retreat.
One of the resort's top-rated restaurants is La Bella Vita. The Italian restaurant features beautiful views of Lake George and the Adirondack Mountains that can be enjoyed in the restaurant’s dining room or on its outdoor patio. Besides viewing incredible Upstate New York scenery from your chair, the food is also delicious. The emphasis at La Bella Vita is on classic Italian dishes with the freshest garden ingredients. We highly recommend trying their Margherita pizza or Polenta Primavera. For summer retreats, we recommend pairing these dishes with La Bella Vita’s incredible Pineapple- Mint Mojito.
Another restaurant that is a must-try is the Club Grill Steakhouse. Overlooking The Sagamore’s Donald Ross designed golf course, Club Grill Steakhouse is the perfect place to enjoy a great meal and a refreshing cocktail after a fun day of corporate team building activities. We highly recommend their Grilled Filet & Lobster Tail with potato puree, brussels sprouts, and heirloom carrots on the side. For those that prefer fish, Club Grill’s Miso Glazed Sea Bass with wasabi pea puree and lemongrass butter is simply to die for!
Whichever dining option suits your corporate retreat’s needs and tastes, you’ll be sure to find the right dining concept for your team at The Sagamore Resort!
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