About the Heartwood
Leading academics, prospective families and weekend travelers will mingle in groups and share their ideas and thoughts in warm, inviting spaces designed for spontaneous conversation. Vassar families and alums will also enjoy the benefit of staying on campus with proximity to downtown Poughkeepsie to help support community businesses and connect the campus to downtown Poughkeepsie and the greater Hudson Valley region.
Rooms & Suites
Experience unparalleled comfort and refined elegance across our 50 guestrooms and suites at The Heartwood at Vassar in Poughkeepsie, New York. Each space is thoughtfully crafted with sophisticated design, blending modern amenities with the timeless charm of the Hudson Valley. Adorned with a curated art collection from Vassar alums, every room and suite offers luxurious bedding, stylish furnishings, and all the conveniences needed for a memorable stay. Included in your room rate is our complimentary continental breakfast, offered daily in The Salt Line Restaurant from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM. Our continental breakfast consists of an array of breakfast pastries, yogurt, homemade granola, and fresh fruit with coffee and tea. Additional hot a la carte items are available for purchase at an additional cost.
The Salt Line Hudson Valley
The northern Salt Line of the Hudson River - where brackish meets fresh water - is in Poughkeepsie. Like waters meeting, here perspectives will cross, and cultures will meet in the congenial atmosphere of a shared dining experience. The 50-seat restaurant will serve as a connection point for all inn and institute visitors, while also welcoming and engaging the local area. The Salt Line will also be home to the Night Owls bar, and a 14-16 seat private dining room. Both the inn and restaurant provide daily access and amenities to the area.
Vassar
Located in New York's scenic Hudson Valley, is an independent, coeducational, residential liberal arts college, which fosters intellectual openness and lively exploration through its widely varied course offerings. Consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country, Vassar continues to be renowned for pioneering achievements in education and for the beauty of its campus in Poughkeepsie, New York.