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The Great Estate Board

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Board Meeting · Berkshires · 8–12 guests · about 3 h from New York

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Designed by Brice Huet

Brice is a cofounder of Vantly

The Great Estate Board

The Great Estate Board

8–12 guests · about 3 hours from New York

A discreet Berkshire Great Estate for a one-night board of 8–12 — formal dining, wood-paneled library, conservatory; curated partner dining; Sprinter round-trip from Manhattan (~3 hours). Privacy-first: your board only. One outcome: space to decide without a hotel lobby.

Where you stay

One-night exclusive use of a restored Berkshire Great Estate on private acres. Thirteen bedrooms support single-occupancy overnight for boards of 8–12. Formal dining room, wood-paneled library, plant-filled conservatory, and terrace for sessions and meals. Wifi throughout; portable hybrid kit for video joins. A private home estate — not a hotel.

Day by day

  1. Day 01

    Day 1 — Arrive & evening board dinner

    • Sprinter from Manhattan (~3 hours); arrive to host welcome.
    • Settle into private rooms; wifi and hybrid-kit check in the library or dining room.
    • Working dinner in the formal dining room (curated preferred vendors); optional library conversation.
    • Snacks and soft drinks available.

  2. Day 02

    Day 2 — Full board day & depart

    • Breakfast on site.
    • Morning plenary in the dining room or library; conservatory and terrace for breakouts; hybrid joins via portable kit.
    • Working lunch on site.
    • Afternoon close: decisions, next steps, capture commitments.
    • Depart mid-afternoon by Sprinter.

What’s included

  • Exclusive one-night hold of the Great Estate (your board only)
  • Single-occupancy bedrooms for 8–12
  • Curated dining: dinner + breakfast + working lunch via preferred vendors
  • House snacks, coffee/tea, and soft drinks
  • On-site host welcome and logistics
  • Wifi throughout; coordination for portable hybrid AV kit
  • Access to formal dining, library, conservatory, terrace, and private grounds
  • Sprinter round-trip from Manhattan

What’s not included

  • Alcohol beyond arranged service
  • External facilitator
  • Private jet
  • Built-in theater AV (residential estate — portable kit)
  • Photographer
  • Driver / transfer gratuity
  • Extra night
  • Regional flight (Sprinter is the default in from-price)

À la carte services

Tailor your stay with our full range of services and bespoke experiences.

  • Extra night
  • External facilitator
  • Photographer
  • Upgraded portable AV (conference camera / speakerphone)
  • Guided Berkshire trail or cultural block
  • Working wine with dinner
  • Regional flight transfer (Albany / Pittsfield) instead of Sprinter

Meet your producer

Verified producer

Brice Huet

Brice is a cofounder of Vantly

Brice is a former DJ, travel agent and tech entrepreneur. He's in love with the NYC region and will create tailor-made events for you and your team.

FAQ

How does the booking process work?

Pick a retreat that fits your team and tell us when you’re coming and how many. You’re then contacted by a local partner, who adjusts every detail with you and sends a custom quote covering the house, meals in the package, and everything else included. Once it feels right, you’re booked — one partner, nothing left to assemble.

How do I pay for my stay?

You pay Vantly, not the venue or a third party. After the quote is approved we send a secure payment link (card or bank transfer, depending on the booking). The balance and any deadline are on the quote so there’s no surprise invoice from someone else.

Will I be asked for a security deposit?

Most full-house buyouts hold a refundable security deposit against damage or extra charges. Whether it’s required, the amount, and when it’s released are listed on your quote — usually a card hold or separate charge, refunded after checkout if everything’s in order.

What are the cancellation terms?

Cancellation terms are on your quote and depend on how close you are to arrival and what the host requires. In general: cancel early and you keep most of what you’ve paid (minus a small fee); closer in, less is refundable; very late cancellations or no-shows are usually non-refundable. If we have to cancel for reasons outside your control, you get a full refund or a rebook.