A lakeside destination that makes programs effortless and memorable.
If you’re planning an executive retreat, incentive trip, conference, or board meeting, and you want a property that combines striking design, full-service logistics, and a wide range of team-building experiences, put The Lake House on Canandaigua on your shortlist.
Groups booking 50 to 100 rooms are truly the sweet spot for The Lake House, allowing planners to maximize the property’s balance of intimacy, convenience, and full-service support. This range fits perfectly with the layout of guestrooms, meeting spaces, and amenities, creating a cohesive experience where attendees can stay close, connect easily, and feel immersed in the lakeside setting.
To make early-year programs even more enticing, any meeting or event contracted for midweek arrival (Sunday–Thursday) between January and March 2026 will receive an enhanced 15% third-party planner commission, a limited-time incentive designed to reward planners and elevate winter programming in one of the Finger Lakes’ most inspiring destinations.
Here’s why meeting planners love bringing groups here, and how the property makes it easy to run an impactful program from start to finish…
Standout logistics & capacity (what planners need to know)
- Flexible event footprint: The Lake House offers extensive meeting and event space with more than 27,000 sq ft of indoor/outdoor venues and a ballroom that can be configured for large gatherings so you can stage general sessions, breakouts, and receptions without compromise.
- Room inventory & ideal group size: The hotel has 124 guestrooms and suites and is ideal for groups that want a concentrated footprint; planners frequently book the property for groups in the 50–100 room range on peak, though the largest setups can host up to roughly 300 attendees in certain configurations.
- Convenient Northeast access: The Lake House is easily reachable for attendees via Rochester, Syracuse, Ithaca, and Buffalo international airports, making travel logistics simple for teams coming from the Northeast. Airport transfers can also be arranged through the property’s black car service adding an extra layer of luxurious convenience.
Hospitality that removes friction
The Lake House is built for groups: professional event staff, modern AV-ready meeting rooms, dedicated prefunction space, and on-site catering that highlights local fare and wineries. Book blocks, arrange rooming lists, and rely on an experienced sales and events team to manage the details so your team can focus on outcomes, not logistics.
Experiences that create connection (program ideas)
The Lake House pairs productive meeting time with memorable experiences; ideal for boosting engagement, rewarding top performers, or creating shared moments.
Winter & Early Spring Experiences (January–March)
- Culinary & Local Exploration: Cozy fireside dinners, chef-led tastings, winter-season cooking demonstrations, and guided wine or brewery experiences that continue year-round in the Finger Lakes.
- Fireside Networking: Heated outdoor fire pits perfect for small-group conversations, s’mores nights, warm cocktails, and relaxed evening receptions under the winter sky.
- Evening Entertainment: The Sand Bar’s arcade-style fun, craft cocktails, and private buyout options, ideal for mixers or casual group gatherings after a productive day.
- Team Building in the Winter Air: Guided winter nature walks, snowshoe outings, friendly nightly challenges like trivia and arcade games, and après-ski or snow tubing gatherings after group trips to nearby Bristol Mountain.
- Wellness & Reset: Lakeside barrel saunas, restorative yoga and meditation sessions, and spa treatments designed to ease cold-weather tension and revive sore muscles after winter activities.
These curated activities make your program feel less like a meeting and more like an experience, boosting attendee satisfaction and recall.
Buyout option: privacy, focus, and immersion
If privacy and exclusivity matter, you can buy out the property in-full, creating a private retreat for leadership summits, incentive groups, or multi-day strategy retreats. Full buyouts provide complete control of public spaces, dining schedules, and programming that are perfect for companies who want to fully immerse attendees without outside interruptions.
Practical sample itineraries (two quick templates)
1. Executive Retreat — 2.5 days (50–75 rooms)
- Day 1: Afternoon arrival, welcome reception on the terrace, fireside networking.
- Day 2: Morning plenary, afternoon breakouts, guided winery tasting, evening seated dinner.
- Day 3: Morning strategy session, spa recovery appointments, mid-day departures.
2. Incentive Weekend — 3 days (peak 75–100 rooms)
- Day 1: Arrival, dockside cocktail hour, team challenge on the lawn.
- Day 2: Choice day: spa or outdoor adventure (nearby skiing in winter), celebratory gala dinner.
- Day 3: Farewell brunch and optional departure activities (gardens tour or morning yoga).
Why this works for planners (bottom line)
- One partner, fewer headaches: On-site teams handle catering, AV, rooming, and event logistics.
- Destination appeal increases attendance: A beautiful and convenient lakefront location plus local wine country and outdoor activities make it easier to attract and retain attendees.
- Scalable for your needs: From intimate board sessions to full-property buyouts, The Lake House adapts to program objectives and group size.
Ready to plan?
The Lake House sales team can walk you through capacities, catering, AV, and sample menus, and help you create a proposal tailored to your goals.
Visit https://lakehousecanandaigua.com/meetings-events/meetings-corporate-retreats to start planning.
Have questions and want to talk in-person, call 585-394-7800 or email Sales Manager Jamie Carrow at jcarrow@lakehousecdga.com to start the conversation and request a detailed proposal.
