centers in the country. Many of the sleep- the National Trust for Historic
ing rooms boast waterfront views, a nice Preservation.
bonus at the end of a day of intense
meetings and workshops. A chapel, Its Federal-style structure boasts a front
swimming pool,fitness room,pier on the portico that is supported by 30-foot
exterior grounds and outdoor veranda columns and occupies 700 feet of lake-
provide ample choices for meetings and front on the southern shore of Lake
networking functions. Otsego, the famed “Glimmerglass” of
James Fenimore Cooper’s novels.
Fostering inspiration and energy, Osprey
Point’s meeting rooms fuse cozy, old- Considered a marvel for its architectural
world charm with modern technology. beauty, and sumptuous appointments,
Its meeting areas accommodate up to 50 The Otesaga has also long been known
attendees, with a choice of workspaces, for its engineering. When it first opened,
including classroom-style or casual. it awed the public with 400 windows, a
Intimate breakout locations add even refrigerator that was cooled with 30 tons
more to the ambience. of ice, plus telephones and central heat-
ing that could be adjusted in each room.
While the serene location provides atten-
dees with the sensation of being trans- Today, a multi-million dollar renovation
ported to a simpler time, the technology and modernization program has
here is state-of-the-art. Complimentary restored The Otesaga to its original
audio-visual services include LCD over- grandeur. It is a regular AAA Four
head projector, screen, high-speed wire- Diamond Award winner noted for pro-
less Internet access and office services. viding exceptional accommodations,
First-class hospitality,fresh,savory cuisine excellent service and an elegant atmos-
and unforgettable ambiance combine phere.
with history to make Osprey Point an
ideal choice for meetings. Even its very name, Otesaga, is derived
from the Iroquois word for “a place of
“We’ve built our reception deck over- meetings.” The resort is ideal for groups
looking the pier in the shape of the bow as large as 350, as it is home to 12 meet-
of the Juniata,so guests can enjoy a glass ing and conference rooms of various
of wine overlooking the pier,”said Roger sizes. From the 2,600 square foot ball-
Valentine, general manager for Osprey room and equal-sized Main Dining
Point Retreat and Conference Center. Room to small breakout rooms, such as
“Broad Creek is off starboard, and the the 384-foot Pathfinder Room, the prop-
docile Cedar Cove is off port side.” erty offers plenty of variety.
Valentine said that though the cove and Its meetings director is able to customize
creek feed quickly to the Choptank River arrangements for any group, drawing on
and Chesapeake Bay, the tranquility of the many attractions of Cooperstown.
the venue is ideal for facilitating the best Golf outings,private tours of the National
possible team building experiences and Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, as
meetings. well as receptions on the terraced gar-
den of Fenimore Art Museum are just
“Historically, we are and have always some of the many options that make
been a safe harbor away from the storms meetings at The Otesaga memorable.
and currents of today’s world, where a
group can retreat in order to reconnect, With plenty of historic charm mixed with
reach consensus and create results,”said modern amenities, The Otesaga offers
Valentine. 135 guest rooms, including 20 suites.
Free wireless Internet access is available
In Cooperstown, New York, The Otesaga throughout the hotel, while a concierge
Resort Hotel is celebrating its 100th is also available to help meet the plan-
anniversary this year. Built in 1909, the ner’s every need.
property has been one of the country’s
premier seasonal resorts for a century, Part of its tradition of gracious hospitali-
and was selected as a member of the ty is fine dining. The formal Main Dining
prestigious Historic Hotels of America by Room serves breakfast, buffet lunch and
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