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■ Hospitality

# 1 public course – Crystal Springs is a golfer’ s dream and the ideal place for groups looking to hit the fairways. But it’ s not just about the greens – as picturesque as they may be. The resort also boasts a collection of ten dining venues and innovative culinary programming that emphasize health and sustainability.
“ As our culinary offerings are a main pillar of the resort’ s identity, we are very attuned to our menu options for corporate groups,” Mulvihill explains.“ We continue to expand healthier options, for example, we have removed soft drinks and have replaced them with infused water – which has been very well received.”
Culinary options utilize locally grown and harvested ingredients, natural and sustainably-raised whenever possible.
For teams looking to bond outside the boardroom, the resort offers teambuilding activities that include everything from goat yoga and goat hiking to forest bathing, solar education, and plein air painting. The resort also encourages guests to patronize local businesses throughout the scenic Sussex Skylands and Warwick Valley Black Dirt Region.
For groups seeking relaxation and rejuvenation, Crystal Springs offers two award-winning spas – Reflections and Elements – and the state-of-the-art Minerals Sports Club, offering over 60 wellness classes weekly.“ It is very important to provide these offerings, as group participants want to feel that they can experience stress-relief via a calming treatment or healthy workout,” explains Mulvihill.
Tech-Ready and Sustainability-Driven
Equipped with full-service video conferencing solutions and high-quality audio equipment, Crystal Springs ensures that every meeting – whether fully in-person or
The resort offers a collection of ten dining venues and culinary programming that emphasize health and sustainability.
hybrid – is seamless and professional.“ It’ s very important to have strong technical support and state-of-the-art equipment as AV is a key factor in hosting a successful meeting,” says Mulvihill.
Equally important is the resort’ s commitment to sustainability. As the largest solar-powered resort on the East Coast, it houses 19,000 solar panels on 25 acres that generate more energy than the resort’ s two hotels( the AAA 4-diamond Grand Cascades Lodge and Minerals Hotel) consume.
Additionally,“ if sustainability is important to an organization, we are a convenient drive-to destination that does not require the inconvenience and heavy pollution associated with air travel,” Mulvihill also notes.
Crystal Springs also offers sustainability-themed teambuilding activities such as solar farm education, beehive box building, and foraging workshops, all tied into a broader mission to support local agriculture and environmental stewardship.
Photo: Crystal Springs Resort
Hiking with goats offers a unique way to bond with your peers, while enjoying the 3 mile Nature Trail on property at Grand Cascades Lodge.
Photo: Crystal Springs Resort
The curated Inspiration Series allows for teams to participate in tactile experiences such as guided nature walks and restorative yoga in a beautiful mountain setting.
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