Guest House is a delightful 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.
Our facility is a beautifully renovated country inn on private wooded land, adjacent to a state forest with hiking trails and two nearby 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, dining locations, and meeting rooms in the same building
# Five different meeting rooms of all sizes
# Fully equipped kitchen that can serve up to 100
# 48 bedrooms with 89 beds, add cots to host up to 100 people
Faith
Non-Faith Based:
Non-Faith Based
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: The Mission of Guest House is to create opportunities for transformational work and provide a nurturing environment for those seeking to develop human potential and enrich the world.
Average Cost: $$$$
Environment: Rural, Woods
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Special Needs: Allergies, Wheelchair Access
Restrictions: No Smoking
Language: English
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
85
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
85
Meeting Rooms:
| Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
| White Barn | 900 | 80 | Renovated barn with large picture window and complete sound system. |
| Longhouse | 900 | 70 | Newly renovated room with two bathrooms and a kitchenette. |
| Loft | 900 | 70 | Filled with skylights and paneled in wood, this room is spacious and warm. |
| Pearl Room | 300 | 30 | Our coziest meeting room with couches 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, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Labyrinth, On-line / Internet Access, Sauna, Tennis Court, Walking/ Hiking Trails
Room Types: Hotel
Total Number of Rooms:
48
Housing: Each bedroom has its own bath. Bed sizes range from twin to king. Comfortably decorated with a charming New England style.
Food: Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian or Vegan 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.