Family Retreats at the Austin Hill Inn

Even though retreats are all about family, getting your relatives to interact can sometimes be a challenge, especially if you've gathered together many far-flung branches of the family tree for an all too infrequent family retreat.

A goal for family retreat organizers who expect extended family to attend is to have people talking and enjoying themselves as quickly as possible, because there is so little time to do it. It's not just shy kids — even some adults find it hard to strike up a conversation with someone that they don't know well and have only seen them at past family retreats. Our murder mystery event packages are just the thing to warm up the clan! The family gathers together on the first night for a dessert reception (although an earlier dinner can certainly be arranged).

Guests are encouraged to talk about the murder mystery characters that they have previously been assigned...but only to a certain extent - no need to spoil the secret! With great anticipation of the next night's zany event, the family retreat members sleep in our 11 comfortably decorated and wonderfully peaceful rooms. On the second night, after a day exploring the Mount Snow Valley of southern Vermont or enjoying some family history discussions or in-house family activities, the family gathers IN COSTUME for an evening of hilarious hijinx as people bribe and blackmail each other in an effort to determine "who dunnit"!

Austin Hill Inn is family owned and family friendly and perfect for family retreats in the 12 to 26 attendee size. Our Southern Vermont location and countless group recreation and activity options make our bed and breakfast the ideal family retreat location! Just 2.5 hours from Boston and 5 hours from the major metropolitan New York area ...whether driving or flying...the inn's accessibility is convenient. And, once your family is nestled within our comfortable family oriented country inn, they will definitely enjoy plenty of quality retreat time together. The Austin Hill Inn and the Mount Snow Valley of Southern Vermont have something for everyone, which is why numerous families return year after year to enjoy their family retreats and fun in the heart of the Green Mountains of Vermont!!

Custom designed family retreat packages are available to accommodate your family's specific retreat needs. Our family is eager to discuss various options with you and to give you an idea of what’s available.

Family Retreat Services might include:
Accommodations in our 11 room inn
Family fun group recreation activities
Family photo session
Full use of the inn and the grounds
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner provided on-site
Farewell brunch

Family Retreat Activities might include:
Golf courses and instruction (Mt Snow Golf Course less than 2 miles away)
Tennis play and classes (Numerous courts within minutes)
Petting farm (Adam's Farm) 2 miles down the road
Horse back riding through the Green Mountains
Hiking the Appalachain Trail
Three lakes within 10 minute drive plus our own family friendly pool
Boat, wave runner, kayak & canoe rentals within 10 minutes
Snowmobiling near by
Mount Snow Ski Resort
Letterboxing (an awesome family activity!)
Kids Arts & Crafts activities can be scheduled daily for in-house enjoyment

Please, give us a call today and let us create a family retreat event that will become future fond memories! 1-800-332-7352