From Classrooms to Conference Rooms: 8 U.S. Hotels With a Past Life

In Hawley, Pennsylvania, Ledges Hotel is housed in a five-story bluestone building constructed in 1890. It first served as the J.S. O’Connor American Rich Cut Glass Factory, where water from Wallenpaupack Creek powered the glass-cutting operation. The site later became a textile mill before its transformation into a hotel.

Today, the property has guest rooms and suites, a fireside Great Room, a walled garden and decks overlooking the falls. For meetings, options include the Great Room, Tannery Room and an Executive Suite with a boardroom table, AV equipment and meeting seating for six.

Scenic decks may add something special to a retreat, but outdoor plans need a weather backup. Ask about indoor alternatives and the exact layout available for your group.

A fit for: Small leadership retreats where scenery and conversation matter more than conference-scale capacity.