Offsites

When teams step away from the office and into Maxwell, something magical happens. The corporate facade softens, authentic connections emerge, and the kind of collaboration that transforms companies begins to unfold. We've welcomed many companies and their employees for a day, connecting and building their brands. Our space can hold an intimate meeting or a large conference, depending on your needs.

Made for Meaningful Work

In a city where corporate venues often feel sterile or imposing, Maxwell offers something different — the sophistication of a professional space wrapped in the warmth of a home. Here, your team doesn't just meet; they connect. They don't just brainstorm; they create. They don't just network; they build relationships that extend far beyond the conference room.

The Maxwell Offsite Experience

Unlike traditional corporate venues that focus solely on functionality, Maxwell's offsites are designed around the understanding that great work happens when people feel genuinely comfortable and inspired. Our Grand Room transforms into a boardroom where ideas flow freely, our Garden Room becomes an intimate space for focused sessions, and our kitchens create natural opportunities for the kind of conversations that spark innovation.

Programming That Brings Teams Together

• Strategic Planning Sessions: Transform your annual planning retreat into something memorable. Our Grand Room accommodates presentations and workshops for larger groups, while our Garden Room offers intimate spaces for breakout sessions and focused discussions.
• Team Building Through Shared Experiences: In 2025, the hottest team building trends in NYC focus on hands-on cooking classes and collaborative challenges. Maxwell's professional kitchens become the stage for team building activities that actually build teams — collaborative cooking experiences where colleagues learn to work together in new ways.
• Creative Workshops: Teams looking for more meditative activities benefit from arts and crafts or candle making, while teams seeking laughter and connection enjoy more lively activities. Maxwell's flexible spaces accommodate both ends of the spectrum, from quiet creative sessions to energetic collaborative projects.
• Innovation Offsites: When breakthrough thinking is the goal, environment matters. Maxwell's unique blend of professional amenities and residential comfort creates the perfect atmosphere for the kind of open, creative thinking that drives innovation.

Flexible Spaces for Every Need

• The Grand Room: Perfect for all-hands meetings, presentations, and large group activities. With its soaring ceilings and dramatic lighting, it sets the stage for moments that matter.
• The Garden Room: Ideal for executive sessions, focused workshops, and intimate team discussions. Natural light and sophisticated atmosphere support deep thinking and meaningful conversation.
• The Grand Kitchen: Where team building becomes team bonding. Collaborative cooking experiences, working lunches, and coffee breaks that actually bring people together.
• The Explorers Room: Intimate space for executive retreats, one-on-one sessions, and quiet reflection. Sometimes the best team building happens in smaller groups.

Beyond the Typical Corporate Experience

While other venues focus on A/V equipment and catering logistics, Maxwell focuses on creating experiences that remind teams why they chose to work together in the first place. Unlike traditional corporate meeting spaces designed for seamless collaboration, Maxwell adds the human element that makes collaboration meaningful.

Your team might start the day with a strategic planning session in the Grand Room, break for a collaborative cooking experience in the kitchen, and end with intimate conversations in the Garden Room. The result isn't just a productive day — it's a day that strengthens the bonds that hold teams together.

The Maxwell Difference

• Authentic Environment: No sterile conference rooms or corporate hotel ballrooms. Maxwell feels like the kind of place where your team would choose to gather, because it is.
• Holistic Approach: We understand that great offsites aren't just about the agenda — they're about creating space for both planned activities and spontaneous connections.
• Residential Comfort: Professional amenities in a home-like setting that puts teams at ease and encourages authentic interaction.
• Culinary Integration: Food isn't just fuel — it's a tool for connection. Our kitchens and dining spaces create natural opportunities for relationship building.

Planning Your Maxwell Offsite

Whether you're planning a quarterly business review, annual retreat, leadership development session, or team celebration, Maxwell adapts to your needs while maintaining the warmth and authenticity that makes every gathering special.

From intimate executive sessions for eight to department-wide gatherings for larger groups, our spaces transform to accommodate your vision while never losing the essential Maxwell feeling — that sense of being welcomed into a space where meaningful work happens naturally.

Ready to take your team offsite to a place that feels like home? Let's create an experience that brings your team together in ways that matter.