Resort in Shandaken, NY
34 guests · 20 bedrooms · 25 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this resort
PLEASE NOTE: Pricing on VRBO is for our minimum rental of our best 12 hotel rooms and suites. They include 16 bedrooms and 18 beds for up to 34 people. Additional rooms and occupancy is available at an additional cost. We have a maximum of 21 hotel units with 27 bedrooms and 31 beds for up to 57 people!
Hi, I'm Steve, the owner of Branches (TM), a retreat space in New York's Catskill Mountains. We only host group retreats, and only host one group at a time. When you book with us, the entire retreat is reserved for your exclusive use!
Our resort is a peaceful escape nestled in the Catskill Mountains perfect for corporate, wellness, and yoga retreats.
Property highlights:
- 32-acres of private forested land with recreational activities
- Private baths in all rooms
- High-speed commercial fiber internet (not residential cable)
- Spa access included
Amenities and common spaces:
- FASTEST WIFI IN THE CATSKILLS! High density commercial fiber (100+ connections access points) runs throughout the main building
- Expansive interior spaces for meetings and work stations
- Social spaces include dining room, great room facing the mountains, and lobby lounge with fireplace
- Spa with swimming pool, hot tub, yoga studio, and fitness center
- Outdoor dining deck
- 32-acres outdoors of private landscaped forest for hiking, swimming, yoga, and tennis court (tennis lessons available at an additional cost)
Guestrooms:
12 guestrooms for up to 34 guests:
5 King Bedrooms (bathroom each)
1 King Bedroom + Adjoining Queen Bedroom (1.5 bathrooms)
1 King Bedroom + Adjoining 2 Twin Bedroom (1 bathroom)
2 Suites with a King Bedroom (1 bathroom and 2 bathrooms)
1 Suite with 1 Bedroom with 2 Full Beds (2 bathrooms)
1 Suite with 2 King Bedrooms (1.5 bathrooms)
1 Suite with 1 King Bedroom and 1 Full Bedroom (1.5 bathrooms)
The price on this listing is for the above 12 rooms.
8 Additional Rooms Available:
3 King Bedrooms (bathroom each)
1 Queen Bedroom (1 bathroom)
1 Full Bedroom + Study (1 bathroom)
2 Full Bedroom (1 bathroom)
1 Twin Bedroom (1 bathroom)
3 Bedroom Apartment Available:
2 Queen Bedrooms and 1 Full Bedroom
1 Bathroom, Kitchen, and Living Room
2 Twin Cots and 2 Pack-and-Play Cribs Available
Guestroom amenities:
- All guestrooms have private en-suite bathrooms
- All guestrooms have commercial wifi, cable TV, and phone
- Most guestrooms have private balconies or direct access to outdoor deck
- Most guestrooms have work desks
- All linens, towels, and toiletries provided to guests. Extra items available through self-service during stay
Guest access:
Guests will have exclusive access to the entire property, subject to health department rules related to access to public spaces and amenities such as swimming pools and spa during COVID-19. Please inquire for more details.
We are enforcing a 72-hour vacancy in between bookings to allow for deep cleaning.
Location and Services:
Approximately 2 hours from NYC but feels like worlds away! Surrounded by nature and open air, the Catskills provide a rejuvenating retreat from urban life. Our property provides tons of activities for recreation and relaxation and is nearby some of the areas top attractions for dining, hiking, swimming, and skiiing. We'll help your group plan their trip, bring in catering, hire a private chef, book on-site spa treatments, and more!
Close to Phoenicia and its renowned Phoenicia Diner (5 minutes), Belleayre Mountain (14 minutes), Hunter Mountain (25 minutes), Town of Woodstock (25 minutes), Tannersville (27 minutes), and Kaaterskill Falls (34 minutes).
Hi, I'm Steve, the owner of Branches (TM), a retreat space in New York's Catskill Mountains. We only host group retreats, and only host one group at a time. When you book with us, the entire retreat is reserved for your exclusive use!
Our resort is a peaceful escape nestled in the Catskill Mountains perfect for corporate, wellness, and yoga retreats.
Property highlights:
- 32-acres of private forested land with recreational activities
- Private baths in all rooms
- High-speed commercial fiber internet (not residential cable)
- Spa access included
Amenities and common spaces:
- FASTEST WIFI IN THE CATSKILLS! High density commercial fiber (100+ connections access points) runs throughout the main building
- Expansive interior spaces for meetings and work stations
- Social spaces include dining room, great room facing the mountains, and lobby lounge with fireplace
- Spa with swimming pool, hot tub, yoga studio, and fitness center
- Outdoor dining deck
- 32-acres outdoors of private landscaped forest for hiking, swimming, yoga, and tennis court (tennis lessons available at an additional cost)
Guestrooms:
12 guestrooms for up to 34 guests:
5 King Bedrooms (bathroom each)
1 King Bedroom + Adjoining Queen Bedroom (1.5 bathrooms)
1 King Bedroom + Adjoining 2 Twin Bedroom (1 bathroom)
2 Suites with a King Bedroom (1 bathroom and 2 bathrooms)
1 Suite with 1 Bedroom with 2 Full Beds (2 bathrooms)
1 Suite with 2 King Bedrooms (1.5 bathrooms)
1 Suite with 1 King Bedroom and 1 Full Bedroom (1.5 bathrooms)
The price on this listing is for the above 12 rooms.
8 Additional Rooms Available:
3 King Bedrooms (bathroom each)
1 Queen Bedroom (1 bathroom)
1 Full Bedroom + Study (1 bathroom)
2 Full Bedroom (1 bathroom)
1 Twin Bedroom (1 bathroom)
3 Bedroom Apartment Available:
2 Queen Bedrooms and 1 Full Bedroom
1 Bathroom, Kitchen, and Living Room
2 Twin Cots and 2 Pack-and-Play Cribs Available
Guestroom amenities:
- All guestrooms have private en-suite bathrooms
- All guestrooms have commercial wifi, cable TV, and phone
- Most guestrooms have private balconies or direct access to outdoor deck
- Most guestrooms have work desks
- All linens, towels, and toiletries provided to guests. Extra items available through self-service during stay
Guest access:
Guests will have exclusive access to the entire property, subject to health department rules related to access to public spaces and amenities such as swimming pools and spa during COVID-19. Please inquire for more details.
We are enforcing a 72-hour vacancy in between bookings to allow for deep cleaning.
Location and Services:
Approximately 2 hours from NYC but feels like worlds away! Surrounded by nature and open air, the Catskills provide a rejuvenating retreat from urban life. Our property provides tons of activities for recreation and relaxation and is nearby some of the areas top attractions for dining, hiking, swimming, and skiiing. We'll help your group plan their trip, bring in catering, hire a private chef, book on-site spa treatments, and more!
Close to Phoenicia and its renowned Phoenicia Diner (5 minutes), Belleayre Mountain (14 minutes), Hunter Mountain (25 minutes), Town of Woodstock (25 minutes), Tannersville (27 minutes), and Kaaterskill Falls (34 minutes).
Amenities at A Catskill's Hotel Buyout! Branches has 31 beds and sleeps up to 57 guests!
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Map of Shandaken, NY
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
This place was absolutely perfect for our group of 28 people. We really appreciated the layout of the building -- all the communal spaces are on one side and the rooms on the other, which meant they were quiet and easy for folks to sleep while others were awake. The kitchen was a dream! It was so easy to clean and prep meals for our group and we loved the walk-in refrigeration, which mean there was so much storage space for drinks and we didn't have coolers and food in weird places. The ice machine was useful for putting drinks and cold items out. The kitchen also well stocked with things: paper toils, foil, spices. Steve was so communicative and flexible. The maintenance person came to check the pool levels daily and spent some time talking with us. We explored the island, which was in great shape too -- walking paths were clear, even after a bad wind storm. And the large pool was the best we've ever experienced. I loved this place and hope we get to come back! I cannot say enough positive things about this experience.
8 / 10Excellent·Oct 2025
Steve was very attentive and helpful throughout the entire booking. Special attention was given to the fact that a micro wedding took place on this trip. Whenever we had questions, he was very responsive and helpful. The property is beautiful. Having it for a whole week was a unique luxury. From the tennis courts, walking trails, firepit, and river to the comfortable rooms, ensuite bathrooms, heated indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub, we had no reason to ever leave. A few excursions did take place: Runs to the local bakeries, restaurants, farmstands, and waterfall hiking. All fabulous. While there were a few instances of heating issues with the spa facilities, Steve and his crew were quick in trying to remedy the issues. The comfortable lounge equipment and Adirondack chairs welcomed you everyday for morning coffee and sunbathing. The commercial kitchen was much appreciated, well appointed, and used for two big meals. The actual, historic copperhood fireplace in the dining room was stunning and enjoyed on several occasions. Having a few rooms that were 100% pet friendly cannot be overlooked. Neither can the onsite and provided firewood. Further, the re-purposing of the goat enclosure across Esopus Creek as a dog fenced-in-area was a wonderful idea. The gate and some fence line still need some reinforcing and will need to be watched for ground wasps, but it was still an awesome feature to have on the property. This property is a gem in the Catskills.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2025
We had an amazing stay at Steve’s retreat. The site was spacious and allowed us to have 36 people there including children without feeling crazy. It was great to have pool access after the mountains and Steve was fantastic about putting in safety requests. It is easy to say working with Steve and his team was seamless. They really made our stay so much better and probably the best host I’ve worked with. Looking forward to another stay!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2025
Stayed here with my 15-person corporate retreat and everything went very smoothly. The location is beautiful, the amenities are nice, and the owner Steve has thought through many important details. Each bedroom has its own keys. Steve communicates well. The view of the mountain out of the large windows is stunning. 5/5 stars for sure!
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"This place was absolutely perfect for our group of 28 people. We really appreciated the layout of the building -- all the communal spaces are on one side and the rooms on the other, which meant they w..."
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