A Unique Outing Experience
Planning a summer outing for your company? Essex Woods is the perfect place! Just 45 minutes from Boston in a beautiful location. It is perfect for your corporate picnic, summer outing, and almost any summer event. We have beautiful grounds, excellent food, activities including lawn games, a clam bake, a fire circle and many other amenities that are ideal for company meeting for as many as 125 people. We even have a giant event tent protecting you against possible inclement weather. Give us a ring and we can answer any questions you might have.
Why Essex Woods?
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 less than a mile from the ocean and surrounded by 250 acres of conservation land. The Essex Woods Meeting & Retreat Center is a unique event venue committed to providing a natural setting to host your next Corporate Event or Company Outing. Located on Cape Ann at Boston’s North Shore, we’re just 45 minutes from downtown Boston and 30 minutes from southern New Hampshire.
World Class 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.

Enjoy Unique Activities & Amenities
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.
Plan Your Visit to Essex Woods
