A Vermont Mountain Campus for Your Group Retreat
Experience exclusive use of our 418-acre working farm and historic campus in Vermont's Upper Valley. Perfect for corporate retreats, school programs, and family reunions seeking authentic connection and genuine disconnection.
The Mountain School of Milton Academy opens its doors to groups seeking more than just a meeting space— we offer transformation through place. Our campus in Vershire, Vermont, provides what few retreat centers can: a working organic farm, miles of forest trails, thoughtfully designed learning spaces, and the rare gift of genuine disconnection in an unplugged environment.
Located in the Upper Valley, 40 minutes north of Hanover, New Hampshire, our 418-acre campus gives your group exclusive access to dormitory lodging for up to 50 people, professional farm-to-table dining, versatile meeting spaces, and outdoor areas that range from accessible lawns to mountaintop vistas.
Whether you're planning outdoor education for students, strategic planning for your leadership team, or a multigenerational family reunion, our dedicated staff creates the framework while your group creates the memories.
Who Rents Our Campus
Educational Groups & Schools
Outdoor Education in Vermont's Upper Valley
Educational Groups & Schools
Bring your students to a 418-acre classroom where sustainable agriculture, forest ecology, and experiential learning come together. Our campus provides overnight lodging, meeting spaces, farm experiences, and miles of trails for school groups seeking hands-on environmental education.
Perfect for: School retreats, outdoor education programs, environmental science trips, alternative spring breaks, leadership development programs, semester school visits
Starting at $150 per person per night (includes lodging, three meals, facility use)
Key Features:- Authentic working farm with vegetable gardens and livestock
- Naturalist-led programs and nature walks
- No cell service = genuine student engagement
- Experienced environmental educators on staff
- Curriculum alignment support
Corporate & Professional Retreats
Unplug, Focus, and Build Stronger Teams
Corporate & Professional Retreats
Transform your next corporate retreat or board meeting at Vermont's most authentic unplugged venue. No cell service, abundant WiFi, mountain views, and meeting spaces designed for deep work. Leave with clarity, alignment, and renewed energy.
Perfect for: Leadership retreats, strategic planning sessions, team building, board meetings, professional development workshops, nonprofit gatherings
Starting at $200 per person per night (includes lodging, eight meals over two nights, meeting space)
Key Features:- Genuine digital detox environment
- Five meeting rooms plus 60-person library space
- Dormitory living builds team cohesion
- Farm-to-table dining from our kitchen
- Only campus-style retreat venue in Upper Valley
Family & Private Gatherings
Create Lasting Memories on a Vermont Farm
Family & Private Gatherings
Host your family reunion or milestone celebration with exclusive use of our historic campus. Lodging for up to 50 people, communal farm-fresh dining, and spaces for both large gatherings and quiet conversation. Let generations connect without the distractions of everyday life.
Perfect for: Family reunions, milestone birthdays, anniversary celebrations, multi-generational gatherings, memorial services
Custom pricing based on group size
Key Features:- Five dormitory houses for extended family
- Communal dining hall seats 80
- Activities for ages 4 to 84
- 418 acres for exploration and connection
- Digital detox brings families together
What Makes Our Campus Different
A living, learning landscape in Vermont’s Upper Valley, more than a venue, it’s a campus with a purpose.
LANDSCAPE
418 Acres of Vermont Wilderness
Our property includes working farmland, vegetable gardens, orchards, sugarbush, and miles of forest trails.
This isn’t a conference center with a decorative garden; it’s a living, working landscape that groups become part of during their stay.
ONE-OF-A-KIND
The Only Campus-Style Retreat Venue in the Upper Valley
Between Woodstock and Hanover, there are hotels and inns, but no other dedicated group retreat campus with dormitory lodging, meeting spaces, and dining for 15-50 people.
We fill a unique niche in this region.
PRESENCE
Genuine Digital Detox
(Almost) No cell service on campus. Dirt roads lead to our gates, and the nearest cell tower is miles away.
WiFi is available in the main buildings, but the default here is presence, not distraction.
Groups consistently tell us this disconnection is transformative.
HERITAGE
An Educational Heritage
Founded in 1984, The Mountain School is America's oldest semester school.
We've spent four decades perfecting experiential education and intentional community. That expertise serves every group that rents our campus.
FOOD
Farm-to-Table Every Meal
Our commercial kitchen is staffed by professional chefs who prepare meals from our gardens and Vermont farms.
This isn't catered food trucked in; it's the real farm-to-table experience, and guests notice the difference.
LOCATION
Location That Works
Three hours from Boston, five hours from New York, 40 minutes from Dartmouth.
Remote enough to feel away from everything, accessible enough to actually get here.
Campus Rental at a Glance
Start Planning Your Visit
Whether you're bringing a school group for environmental education, gathering your leadership team for strategic planning, or hosting a family reunion on a Vermont farm, The Mountain School provides the setting, support, and authentic experience that make gatherings memorable.
Ready to Plan Your Stay?
Explore pricing, accommodations, and availability for educational groups, corporate retreats, and family gatherings at the Mountain School.
Contact
(802) 685-4520
151 Mountain School Road
Vershire, Vermont 05079
Typical response time: within 1-2 business days