Windrose on Hudson, formerly known as the Crotonville Conference Center leadership institute, has reopened as a leisure getaway and corporate events property on its 62-acre Ossining campus.
Part of Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of independent resorts and hotels by Pyramid Global Hospitality, the Windrose name returns to this property more than 90 years after its original owner, entrepreneur and scholar Harry Hopf, first named it Windrose Farms. Windrose was purchased in 1956 and would later become the site of the country’s first corporate university, a nod to Hopf’s legacy as a pioneer and teacher of management thinking.
“Windrose on Hudson has been a landmark in the Hudson Valley for decades, but until now, hasn’t been accessible to the broader community, vacationers, or businesses,” said Luis Fornis, General Manager of Windrose on Hudson. “We’re proud to reintroduce it as a destination where anyone can disconnect, reconnect, and celebrate. Our team is on a journey to honor the property’s legacy while shaping a bold new future that sparks creativity and fosters connection. This is just the beginning, and we’re excited to share it with the community and our partners.”
Forty-five minutes from New York City, Windrose on Hudson offers a resort-like atmosphere among rolling hills near the Hudson River. Guests can enjoy ten miles of scenic hiking and biking trails, 248 guest rooms, Café 56 for drinks and small bites, 52,000 square feet of flexible indoor event space, and more than 60 acres of outdoor gathering spaces. Recreation amenities include a state-of-the-art, tri-level fitness center spanning over 10,000 square feet, a spinning studio, racquetball court, basketball and volleyball courts, bicycles, and three fire pits perfect for evening relaxation.
Windrose offers C-suite retreats to company-wide summits for 300+ attendees, Windrose on Hudson builds on its legacy as a hub for leadership development. The guest experience is designed for inspiration and productivity, offering seamless transitions between work, play, and rest.
