Retreats at the inn
A private lakeside setting for meaningful work, connection and renewal.
The idea
The Inn at Water's Edge offers a private, intimate setting where small groups can step away from the demands of everyday life, focus on what matters, and enjoy time together in a beautiful lakeside environment.
Located in Ludlow, Vermont, the inn combines historic New England character with thoughtfully renovated accommodations, flexible meeting space, an authentic English pub, and easy access to the lake, mountains, restaurants and outdoor activities.
Whether you're planning an executive retreat, leadership meeting, board retreat, team-building getaway, women's retreat, ministry retreat or professional gathering, the inn provides an environment designed for both productive work and genuine connection.
At a glance
Why here
When your group stays at the Inn, you aren't sharing your retreat with hundreds of other conference attendees. The intimate scale lets your group truly be together.
Our gathering room is a comfortable setting for strategic planning, presentations, brainstorming, workshops and meaningful conversation.
The adjoining English pub, library, lobby, dining areas and outdoor spaces create natural openings for informal conversation and camaraderie.
Lake activities, hiking, skiing, kayaking, fishing, yoga and nearby Vermont destinations make it easy to build renewal into the schedule.
A restored 1878 Victorian home turned full-service inn in 1999, then extensively renovated after 2019 — historic character with the comfort and technology groups expect.
Meeting & gathering space
Our main gathering area accommodates up to 20 people and can be configured to suit the purpose of your retreat, with high-speed Wi-Fi suitable for streaming, video conferences and other business needs.
Breakout spaces
Several additional areas throughout the inn are ideal for small-group discussions, informal conversation, breaks or simply a change of scenery.
Accommodations: eleven ensuite guest rooms, including two suites. Up to 11 guests in individual rooms, or 24 with shared sleeping arrangements. A room-by-room chart is available when planning your retreat.
Packages
We tailor every retreat to your group. These packages are a place to begin — pricing is quoted as a customized proposal.
Focus on the work
Ideal for executive teams, leadership groups and boards.
Best for: Strategic planning, leadership meetings, board retreats and focused working sessions.
Request a proposalWork hard. Relax together.
Everything in the Essential Retreat, plus time built in for connection.
Best for: Corporate teams, nonprofit groups, professional organizations and leadership retreats.
Request a proposalWork. Explore. Connect. Renew.
Everything in Gather & Connect, plus a customized combination of Vermont experiences.
Best for: Team-building and leadership retreats, women's groups, ministry groups and organizations looking for a memorable shared experience.
Request a proposalFood & beverage
Start with a welcome beverage and charcuterie board; gather in the authentic English pub in the evening for a drink, snacks and easy conversation.
The inn is surrounded by restaurants in and around Ludlow, and we'll make recommendations based on your group's preferences, budget and schedule.
Dining nearby
Echo Lake
Right next door, open for dinner daily.
802-228-8602Homestyle Restaurant
Dinner only; closed Monday and Tuesday.
802-975-0030Killarney
Irish pub; lunch and dinner weekends, dinner weekdays.
802-228-7797Mojo Café
Dinner; closed Sunday and Monday.
802-228-6656The Downtown Grocery
Dinner; closed Tuesday.
802-228-7566The Hatchery
Lunch until 2:00 p.m.; closed Wednesday and Thursday.
802-228-2311Stemwinder
Dinner Thursday through Sunday.
802-228-5200Calcuttas
Dinner Thursday through Sunday; lunch Friday and Saturday.
802-975-0228Team-building
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Seasons
The inn offers something different in every season.
Morning meetings followed by skiing, snow activities or time beside the fire.
Fresh air, hiking, local sightseeing and quieter days in Vermont.
Morning meetings followed by kayaking, fishing, lake activities or time outdoors.
Morning strategy sessions followed by hiking, sightseeing and spectacular foliage.
Designed around your group
Tell us how many people are attending, how many nights you need, your preferred dates, whether guests will share rooms, your meeting requirements, food and beverage needs, activities of interest and your budget — and we'll help you create a retreat that fits.
Request a retreat proposal
Retreat questions
Focus in the morning, explore Vermont in the afternoon, and gather together in the evening. Let's create a retreat your group will remember.
