Two Adirondack chairs facing the Boston skyline across the harbor

Retreat & conference venue near Boston

A retreat that's worlds apart

Meeting rooms, meals, lodging and the boat in one per-person price. 30 minutes from downtown.

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From $129per person, day retreat with meals and the ferry

204 acresof breakout space, with lawns, beach and trails

Up to 150theater-style in each of two meeting rooms

Ferry includedround trip, on your schedule

Packages

One price covers the day

2027 rates per person, before taxes and fees. Minimum 50 guests for a day retreat or 25 for an overnight, with no minimum spend. Overnight prices depend on room type (single, double, triple or quad), subject to availability.

Day Retreat$129per person

One day, two meals: breakfast and lunch buffets
Daily coffee, tea and water
Round-trip ferry
Meeting room, A/V and staff

2 Days / 1 Night$279per person, double room

Per person: $349 single, $256 triple, $244 quad
Three meals
One night in a dormitory
Meeting space and standard A/V
Ferry, beverages and event support

2 Nights / 2.5 Days$475per person, double room

Per person: $625 single, $425 triple, $400 quad
Six meals
Two nights in a dormitory
Meeting space and standard A/V
Ferry, beverages and event support

Swap in other meals, add snack breaks, a beach fire ($500) or s'mores ($4.50 a guest). Every meal option is in the 2027 conference & retreat guide (PDF).

Book early

Retreats share the island with our student programs, so dates are limited. Tell us your preferred dates as soon as you can.

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Meeting rooms

Two rooms, plus 204 acres of breakout space

Lewis Expedition CenterUp to 150

1,740 sq ft, light-filled, with harbor views. Seats 150 theater-style, 90 classroom-style, 30–40 in a U-shape or 36–44 at a hollow square.

Large timber-roofed hall with string lights

Amelia Peabody AuditoriumUp to 150

1,750 sq ft on the second floor of a historic building, with a cathedral ceiling and an elevated stage. Same layouts as Lewis: 150 theater, 90 classroom, 30–40 U-shape or 36–44 hollow square.

Both rooms have a projector, screen, microphone and speakers, and breakout layouts are available on request.

Overnight

Stay on the island

Magee HallUp to 50 guests, with a mix of bathrooms and shared spaces

Saltonstall HallUp to 40 guests, with shared and private bathrooms

Sakowich Hall50 beds in two-person rooms, with shared bathrooms

Private optionsSherbrooke House (sleeps 10) and the Executive Suite (sleeps 6), quoted separately

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Historic brick dormitory on the main campus

Team development

Build in an Outward Bound session

Outward Bound Professional runs half-day and full-day leadership programs on the island's ropes courses. They are booked directly with Outward Bound Professional and depend on their availability; we'll connect you.

Ask about adding a session

Ferry included, about 30 minutes from downtown

The boat runs on your agenda, with extra runs for late arrivals.

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