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Versatile Venues and Full-Service Support for Meetings, Conferences, and Celebrations.

At The Essex Resort & Spa, we provide a unique setting for meetings, conferences, and corporate events of all sizes. Our versatile event spaces, from boardrooms to ballrooms, offer flexible layouts to fit everything from small team gatherings to large holiday parties. With on-site team building activities, resort amenities, customized catering, and a dedicated events team, we make it simple to host productive, engaging, and memorable gatherings.

Event Spaces

Boardroom

473 sq. ft.
Up to 12 guests

Located on the mansion’s second floor, our Captain Biddle meeting room offers ample space for Q&A, board meetings, panel discussions, and more.

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Atrium

3185 sq. ft.
Up to 350 guests

Located on the mansion’s second floor, our Captain Biddle meeting room offers ample space for Q&A, board meetings, panel discussions, and more.

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Celebration Suite

375 sq. ft.
Up to 40 guests

Located on the mansion’s second floor, our Captain Biddle meeting room offers ample space for Q&A, board meetings, panel discussions, and more.

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Ballroom

2688 sq. ft.
Up to 250 guests

Located on the mansion’s second floor, our Captain Biddle meeting room offers ample space for Q&A, board meetings, panel discussions, and more.

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Salons (I, II, III)

1449 sq. ft.
Up to 150 guests

Located on the mansion’s second floor, our Captain Biddle meeting room offers ample space for Q&A, board meetings, panel discussions, and more.

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The Farmhouse

4968 sq. ft.
Up to 350 guests

Located on the mansion’s second floor, our Captain Biddle meeting room offers ample space for Q&A, board meetings, panel discussions, and more.

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Farmhouse (Suite 1) - Bridal

320 sq. ft.
Up to 40 guests

Located on the mansion’s second floor, our Captain Biddle meeting room offers ample space for Q&A, board meetings, panel discussions, and more.

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Farmhouse (Suite 2) - Groom

191 sq. ft.
Up to 40 guests

Located on the mansion’s second floor, our Captain Biddle meeting room offers ample space for Q&A, board meetings, panel discussions, and more.

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Timber Room

273 sq. ft.
Up to 18 guests

Located on the mansion’s second floor, our Captain Biddle meeting room offers ample space for Q&A, board meetings, panel discussions, and more.

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Junction Private Dining Room

234 sq. ft.
Up to 10 guests

Located on the mansion’s second floor, our Captain Biddle meeting room offers ample space for Q&A, board meetings, panel discussions, and more.

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Viking Kitchen

672 sq. ft.
Up to 12 guests

Located on the mansion’s second floor, our Captain Biddle meeting room offers ample space for Q&A, board meetings, panel discussions, and more.

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Chef’s Kitchen

272 sq. ft.
Up to 6 guests

Located on the mansion’s second floor, our Captain Biddle meeting room offers ample space for Q&A, board meetings, panel discussions, and more.

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Team Building Activities

At The Essex, our team building activities are designed to bring groups together in unique and memorable ways. From cozy bonfires and friendly lawn game competitions to hands-on cooking classes and on-site tennis, there are plenty of ways for teams to connect and collaborate. These experiences provide the perfect balance of fun, engagement, and team bonding, making your meeting or event truly stand out.

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Elevated Corporate Catering

We highlight Vermont’s best local flavors in every event menu, working with regional farms and purveyors to bring fresh, seasonal ingredients to your table. From intimate boardroom lunches to large conference spreads and festive holiday gatherings, our catering is designed to make every meal a memorable part of your corporate event.

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Meet Your Team

Our dedicated team of event planners and sales professionals ensures every corporate event runs smoothly, with a personal Event Manager guiding you every step of the way

Brielle Cataldo

Assistant Director of Sales

Bio
Brielle holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado and a Bachelor of Science from Denver College of Nursing. She began her hospitality career in Hawaii at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach, working in a small outdoor kiosk overlooking the ocean. From there, she joined a Sales and Catering team in Denver, Colorado, before serving as Corporate Catering Manager at the luxurious St. Julien Hotel and Spa in Boulder. Most recently, Brielle held a Director of Sales role in Burlington before joining The Essex as Assistant Director. She is also the founder and CEO of Roam and Om, a small business curating outdoor mindful experiences to connect people with nature.

Originally from Massachusettes, Brielle is an outdoor enthusiast who loves hiking, biking, and time at the beach. At home, she enjoys backyard moments with her family, her sweet older dog, and five friendly chickens.

Monique LaValle

Senior Event Manager

Bio
Monique graduated from Champlain College in 2018 with a degree in Communication, where she was one of the first students inducted into the Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society as Champlain launched its chapter her senior year. She began her career as an Event Coordinator at Burlington City Arts, where helping her professor with her wedding sparked a lasting love for weddings. For the past three and a half years, she’s brought that passion to The Essex, creating memorable events of all kinds.


Outside of work, Monique is a proud aunt of three, a self-proclaimed Disney superfan, and has even performed four times on Vermont’s largest stage—the Flynn Main Stage. Born and raised in Vermont, she loves calling this community home.

Cindy Sherwood

Event Manager

Bio
Cindy joined The Essex in February 2024 as an Event and Sales Manager, bringing years of hospitality and event experience with her. She first got her start at the Sheraton in Burlington (now the DoubleTree), where she worked in weddings and conventions before spending more than a decade planning conferences and trade shows around the world.



Originally from southern New Jersey, Cindy came to New England for college in New Hampshire, where she fell in love with the outdoors and never left. Though she earned a degree in Elementary Education, her career path led her into customer service and hospitality—a perfect fit for her people-first personality.


When she’s not at work, Cindy can be found on a hiking or ski trail with her partner Scott, curled up with a good book, or visiting family in Pennsylvania and Colorado.

Katarina Edelmann

Event Manager

Bio
Katarina studied Public Communications and Psychology at the University of Vermont. Before joining The Essex, she worked as a Wrangler at a Wyoming dude ranch, an Account Manager at a manufacturing company, and an Assistant to a Summer Camp Director. She started at The Essex Spa in early 2025 and quickly found her passion for events, moving into her current role just a few months later.



With family roots in Germany, Katarina loves to travel and experience new cultures. She spends her free time outdoors swimming, sailing, waterskiing, skiing in the winter, or cozied up with a good book.


Michaela McCarthy

Sales & Event Manager

Bio
Michaela joined The Essex Resort & Spa in June 2025, bringing her background in advancement events for higher education. She has planned events at Vassar College in New York, CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Colorado, and UVM here in Vermont, and is excited to chart a new path in events and sales at The Essex.



Originally from New York, Michaela earned her BA in Communications and Economics from Eckerd College in Florida. She has lived in four different states and loves to travel whenever she can.

Nicole Zarillo

Sales & Event Manager

Bio
Nicole joined The Essex Resort & Spa after completing her internship here and earning her Hospitality Management Certificate. She brings 20 years of experience in events, sales, and marketing, including 12 years with UVM University Services and three years as an Event Manager at Barr Hill in Montpelier.



Originally from New Jersey, Nicole came to Vermont for college at Johnson State and quickly fell in love with the Green Mountains. She enjoys snowshoeing, kayaking, and hiking, and at home she and her husband of 20 years share life with their two cats, Raven and Max. Nicole also loves animals, live music, traveling, and sharing great meals and cocktails with family and friends.


Close To It All

About 20 minutes from Burlington International Airport and downtown Burlington, The Essex Resort & Spa makes getting here easy. Guests can explore The Essex Experience just across the bridge or hit the greens at The Links at Lang Farm nearby. With complimentary shuttle service (based on availability) and on-site EV charging, everything you need for a seamless stay is right here.

70 Essex Way
Essex, VT 05452

Front Desk: 802-878-1100

Toll Free: 800-727-4295

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