About Essex Woods
At Essex Woods we hold the belief that every person, business, non-profit, and organization is imbued with often overlooked intangibles that make the whole greater than the sum of the parts. These precious qualities are almost always the difference between failure and success. Essex Woods exemplifies this belief in that what we bring to your meeting or retreat goes far beyond the stunning grounds, artwork, and facilities.
The special qualities Essex Woods provides will transform your meeting or retreat into an experience not easily found in a more typical venue. When you choose Essex Woods you can expect a gathering washed in insight, inspiration, and camaraderie. You will instantly recognize these intangible qualities that assist in transcending from good to great.
Why Essex Woods?
The Essex Woods Meeting & Retreat Center is a unique event venue committed to providing a natural setting to relax and gain fresh perspectives for a variety of social, wellness, team-building, educational and corporate events. Located on Cape Ann at Boston’s North Shore, we’re just 45 minutes from downtown Boston and 30 minutes from southern New Hampshire.
Our year-round facility has a rich history and has been a leader among New England Conference and Retreat venues for over 25 years. Essex Woods is tucked amidst 16 acres of white pines and oaks, less than a mile from the ocean and surrounded by 250 acres of conservation land. Whether you are hosting a corporate meeting, company outing, college retreat, spiritual retreat, yoga retreat, or team building event, our facilities offer an array of on-site resources and overnight accommodations.
Fresh and Delicious Dining
What could be better than a New England Clambake to complete your next Company Outing or team building day. At Essex Woods we not only provide a great venue for your corporate retreat but a great menu as well! Just bring your team and your appetite and we’ll do the rest. Sample menus are here and include a Clambake, traditional BBQ and we are also willing to work with you for your specific needs.

Our History
Construction
Photography School
Spiritual Center and Community Living
Today
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