Conference Center and Retreat Advantages

At the Center the staff is committed to providing the tools and venue for your organization to host successful offsite meetings and retreats.

• Attentive staff and personalized service to meet the individual needs of each group;
• Unique venue where groups can enjoy the convenience of having meeting rooms and private, overnight accommodations under one roof;
• All-inclusive meeting packages provide everything your group will need at one competitive rate;
• Natural setting and serenity of our venue ensures the focus of your meeting is on your objectives;
• Delicious meals prepared three times a day by our Executive Chef. Dietary requests happily accommodated;
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the building;
• Easily accessible from Boston and southern New Hampshire, located near public transportation and Route 128;
• Genuine commitment to environmental responsibility;

All Inclusive Meeting and Retreat Packages

Our day or overnight all inclusive meeting and retreat package include everything you will need for a successful event:

• Primary meeting room
• Meeting room setup and amenities
• Sumptuous meals
• Continuous snack and beverage service
• Optional overnight accomodations
• Use of our onsite amenities
• 24 hour Manager on Duty

Conference Rooms and Meeting Spaces

The Essex Conference Center & Retreat is available for day long meetings as well as an extended stays with overnight accommodations. For larger groups and groups desiring privacy exlusive use of the Center is available.

Seasonal Reception / Meeting Tent

During warmer months enjoy the natural setting of our outdoor 40 x 60 tent. Its setting provides the ideal space for day meetings or evening receptions for up to 200 participants. Equipped with lights and electricity the tent can be set up to meet your specifications.

Juniper Conference Room and Lounge Area

Our largest indoor meeting room is the Juniper Room with 990 square feet, wall-to-wall carpeting, plenty of natural light by day and abundant overhead lighting for evening meetings. The Juniper Room can be configured to your specifications for up to 55 meeting participants.

The Juniper Room also provides a casual setting for those that would like to have a less formal meeting area with couches, chairs and coffee tables.

Ledge Conference Room

At 630 square feet the Ledge room offers plenty of space with great natural light for a variety of purposes. The Ledge Room accommodates up to 35 guests, depending on the room set up.

Cedar Meeting Room

Our third conference room, the Cedar Room, is located in a separate building close to the main building of the Center. Ample windows with views of the gardens and pond make its 325 square foot size seem larger and airy. The Cedar Room is suitable for a groups of 15 or less desiring privacy.

Meeting room amenities include:

• LCD Projector and Screen
• TV with DVD Player
• Conference Phone
• Easels, Dry Earse Board and Flip Charts
• Sound System with IPod Connection
• Wireless Internet Access
• Printer, copier and fax services