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Guest post from Greater Rochester Chamber member The Lake House on Canandaigua

A lakeside destination that makes programs effortless and memorable.

From leadership strategy sessions and product launches to executive retreats and board meetings, the right venue should be as polished, adaptable, and inspiring as the work being done.

With striking design, full-service logistics, and a wide range of world-class offerings, it’s time to put The Lake House on Canandaigua on your shortlist.

With more than 27,000 square feet of private and flexible meeting venues drenched in natural light and equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology, The Lake House makes impactful meeting execution effortless, all you need is the agenda and your attendees.

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 complimentary meeting space with a food and beverage minimum, plus one complimentary room for every 20 booked.

Here’s why companies love meeting here:

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.

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.

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.

Why this works for effective off-site meetings and events (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.