Microweddings, defined as having fewer than 50 people, offer many benefits over traditional weddings. They are often budget-friendly with smaller guest lists, more intimate with more quality time with everyone, more flexible regarding venues and advance planning, and less stressful.

Corporate retreats offer an ideal setting for teambuilding activities because they remove workers (either a specific team or the whole company) from their everyday routines and encourage participants to engage in fresh and creative ways. Most people look for locations that aren’t too far away (driving under two hours) with lots of space — ideally in a calming, natural environment. Hutton Brickyards, for example, sits on 100 acres of land in Kingston, New York, not far from New York City, and offers an all-inclusive experience with luxurious cabins, onsite restaurants, many miles of hiking and biking trails, and large indoor and outdoor rooms that can accommodate thousands of people.

River Pavilion, the waterfront open-air restaurant at Hutton Brickyards, checks all the boxes: It’s date-friendly, pet-friendly, family-friendly, and event-friendly (you can book the space). The brunch and dinner menus have local, seasonal fare — trout, burgers, pizza, salads, and a killer brunch menu. Beer, wine and cocktails too.

Looking for the best ideas for a bachelor party or bachelorette party in the Hudson Valley? Find a central location with its own bar and restaurant, like Hutton Brickyards in Kingston, so you have the most creative activities nearby. Many local vendors have special packages for parties, too.

River Pavilion, the waterfront open-air restaurant at Hutton Brickyards, checks all the boxes: It’s date-friendly, pet-friendly, family-friendly, and event-friendly (you can book the space). The brunch and dinner menus have local, seasonal fare — trout, burgers, pizza, salads, and a killer brunch menu. Beer, wine and cocktails too.