Guest House is a delightful new retreat and conference center in the scenic Connecticut River Valley. We offer spacious guest rooms with private bathrooms, superb cuisine, and amenities that range from a grand piano in our lobby to wireless internet in every room. Guests can focus on their work without distractions, while enjoying a nurturing and comfortable environment.
Guest House is the center for East Coast Diamond Approach® groups. We also offer the use of our facilities to organizations and teachers who wish to present their own programs. If you would like to use Guest House for a retreat or conference, our staff will work with you to customize your event precisely to your needs.
Our facility is a beautifully renovated country inn on private wooded land, adjacent to a state forest with hiking trails and two neighboring lakes. Conveniently located midway between New York City and Boston, Guest House is easily reachable via major highways or by train.
Guest House Facility Highlights
# 42,000 square feet, with all accommodations and meeting rooms in the same building
# Meeting rooms available for up to 20, 60, and 95 people
# Newly equipped kitchen that can serve over 200 people
# 43 bedrooms accommodating up to 95 people
Faith
Non-Faith Based:
Non-Faith Based
Open to All:
Open to All
Average Cost: $$$$
Environment: Rural, Woods
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Special Needs: Wheelchair Access
Restrictions: No Smoking
Environmentally Sustainable:
Yes!
CT Green Lodging Certification
Language: English
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
92
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
90
Meeting Rooms:
| Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
| White Barn | 900 | 95 | Charming post and beam structure. Large picture window. Complete sound system. |
| Third Floor | 900 | 90 | Newly renovated room with surround sound speakers, two bathrooms and a kitchenette. |
| Fourth Floor | 900 | 90 | Filled with skylights and panelled in wood, this room is spacious and warm. |
| Suite 317 | 300 | 30 | Our coziest meeting room with a couch and wing chairs. |
Groups Served: 12 Step / Addiction / Recovery, Arts / Crafts, Business, Church / Faith / Religious, Dance / Theater, Educational, Families, Health / Healing, Lesbian / Gay, Meditation Groups, Mens Groups, Music, Nature / Adventure, Non-profit, Peace / Justice, Personal Development Groups, Silent, Womens Groups, Writing, Yoga Groups
Amenities: AV Service, Carpet, Fire Pit / Circle, Fireplaces, Gardens / Outdoor Space, On-line / Internet Access, Sauna, Tennis Court, Walking/ Hiking Trails
Room Types: Hotel
Children OK: Yes!
Food: Kosher Options, Organic / Locally Grown, Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian Options
Meal Availability: Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
318 West Main Street
Chester, CT 06412
United States
Travel Info: Guest House is located midway between New York City and Boston, ten miles north of the Long Island Sound coastline. We are easily accessible by car or train. Nearby airports are in Hartford, Providence, and New Haven. Special transportation arrangements can be made to meet your groups needs.