WHO WE ARE
WHAT WE DO
OUR VENUES
SUPPORT US
    WHO WE ARE
      NEWS

      NEWS

             OUR HISTORY

      OUR HISTORY

             OUR APPROACH

      OUR APPROACH

             OUR IMPACT

      OUR IMPACT

             OUR TEAM

      OUR TEAM

             OUR BOARD

      OUR BOARD

             CAREERS

      CAREERS

             COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS

      COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS
    WHAT WE DO
      CONNECTIONS

      CONNECTIONS

             GREEN AMBASSADORS

      GREEN AMBASSADORS

             DISCOVERY

      DISCOVERY

             OB PROFESSIONAL

      OB PROFESSIONAL

             REMOTE LEARNING

      REMOTE LEARNING

             REQUEST INFO

      REQUEST INFO
    OUR VENUES
      SIGNATURE EVENTS

      SIGNATURE EVENTS

             WEDDINGS

      WEDDINGS

             CONFERENCES

      CONFERENCES

             BOOK OUR VENUE

      BOOK OUR VENUE
    SUPPORT US

Corporate and Family Outings

Your Private Island Getaway

Whether you’re planning an intimate retreat or a grand celebration, our private island paradise offers the perfect setting for your party. From casual Boston clambakes to elegant affairs, you and your guests will enjoy the serene splendor of our 204-acre island preserve, located just a 25-minute ferry ride across Boston Harbor.

Connect with friends or colleagues and make new memories as our professional event staff delivers first-class service, creative entertainment and locally crafted cuisine. Choose from our custom packages and unique amenities, and let our event venues make your occasion truly unforgettable.

Events can be book for April through November. There is a minimum of $7,500 for all events and $15,000 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays beginning in June through August.

Request Info          Request a Quote

Download Our Brochure

Menu Brochure

Read Reviews

View Our Photo Gallery

Events with a Purpose

By choosing Thompson Island for your family event or corporate outing, you are supporting outdoor leadership and science education for Boston Public School students. Learn more about the transformational opportunities you are making possible for kids from Boston’s most underserved neighborhoods.

LEARN MORE

Where Modern Event Space Meets Island Getaway

Explore the map below to start planning your island event! Learn about our venue spaces, catering services, overnight accommodations and entertainment options!

Request Info

 

Events

An Island Getaway only 1 Mile from Boston

Thompson Island is one of the largest, most accessible and most ecologically diverse islands in the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park. With 204 acres of undeveloped property, the island has mature forests, meadows, freshwater and marine wetlands, salt marshes, and a variety of important geological features. Amenities include a formal school campus complete with dormitories, dining hall, classrooms, lab space, auditoriums, gymnasium, outdoor challenge courses, and climbing towers.

(Click Map Hotspots to Explore)

Events

An Island Getaway only 1 Mile from Boston

Thompson Island is one of the largest, most accessible and most ecologically diverse islands in the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park. With 204 acres of undeveloped property, the island has mature forests, meadows, freshwater and marine wetlands, salt marshes, and a variety of important geological features. Amenities include a formal school campus complete with dormitories, dining hall, classrooms, lab space, auditoriums, gymnasium, outdoor challenge courses, and climbing towers.

compass icon
Transportation
 compass icon
Ocean Bluff Pavilion Venue Site
 compass icon
Waterfront Landing Venue Site
 compass icon
Waterfront Landing Ceremony Site
 compass icon
Gable Orchard Ceremony Site
 compass icon
Ocean Bluff Gazebo Ceremony Site
 compass icon
Overnight Accommodations
 compass icon
Catering Services
 compass icon
Entertainment
 compass icon
Conference Space
 torn image

Transportation

Set sail with your guests on a private ferry for a scenic ride through Boston Harbor to your Thompson Island wedding.

Ocean Bluff Pavilion Venue Site

The larger of our outdoor wedding reception sites offers two majestic tents that overlook Boston’s skyline, framed by lush island trees. Arched entrances, vaulted ceiling, interior/exterior lighting and inlaid tile floors adorn the 40’ x 100’ white tent, which can accommodate up to 250 people. The smaller 40’ x 70’ Olympic white frame tent with French windowed walls, interior lighting, tables and chairs is an ideal venue for cocktail hour or dancing. This venue sits next to a football size field for volleyball, soccer and other activities.

Waterfront Landing Venue Site

Panoramic views of the harbor and Boston’s skyline will surely impress your guests at this charming 40’ x 140’ rustic chic wooden pavilion with exposed beams, high open eaves and interior lighting. After the ceremony, guests will enjoy lawn games and a bonfire on the beach. This unrivaled beachfront setting accommodates up to 225 people.

Waterfront Landing Ceremony Site

This Massachusetts outdoor wedding venue shines! Let the site’s lofty trees, gentle ocean breezes and stunning view of Boston’s waterfront add a touch of effortless elegance to your wedding ceremony and make the moment you say “I do” truly unforgettable.

Gable Orchard Ceremony Site

Let our charming orchard provide an alluring garden venue for your outdoor wedding. Celebrate your love surrounded by wildflowers, beautiful island foliage and lush meadows.

Ocean Bluff Gazebo Ceremony Site

Our seaside Ocean Bluff Gazebo offers an exquisite location to share your vows. Enjoy the best a New England island wedding can offer against a backdrop of distant ocean waves framed by delicate shade trees.

Overnight Accommodations

Once your epic east coast beach wedding has concluded for the day, you and your guests may enjoy our overnight accommodations, including a stunning five-bedroom Colonial, an executive retreat apartment and two historic dormitories. Thompson Island can accommodate up to 150 guests. Rooms are fully appointed with bath towels and bedding.

Catering Services

Our executive chef will tailor your event to any taste. Featuring exquisite menu options and flexible choices, we offer full-service catering and bar service as well as event packages that make planning easy. Your guests will be delighted with the menu, whether you choose a casual clambake, scrumptious barbeque, or four-course dinner.

Entertainment

Thompson Island signature events offer entertainment activities for all ages, including music (as well as karaoke), a beach bonfire and a wide variety of lawn games and sporting equipment. Additional entertainment packages can be arranged through Perfect Parties USA at 800.275.0185 or PerfectPartiesUSA.com.
Perfect Parties USA play button

Conference Space

Our distinctive meeting rooms provide an inspirational setting for company conferences, staff retreats, or informal group gatherings. Choose from versatile meeting spaces and exciting outdoor venues.

It was such a great gift for us to be able to enjoy the outdoors and participate in the various activities that Thompson Island offers. It added much fun and camaraderie. The food was delicious, the boat rides were great, and the DJ was fantastic. The whole day was a delight. The Thompson Island staff were attentive, professional and very hard working people. Thank you!

Lisa Monteiro, Fidelity Investments, Corporate Security

Thompson Island is always a successful event. The music, food, atmosphere was a hit with the group. Everyone had a great time and we will most definitely be back next year!

Jen Larson, Boston Beer Company

We are grateful for the opportunity to revisit every year for the past 8 years. Wonderful place, wonderful people.

Norm Coburn, New England Spas

Couldn't hear enough positive comments with the event! Everyone had so much fun and enjoyed their time so much. Such a great experience for us all!!

Elizabeth Connolly, Flywire
© ALL CONTENT 2023 THOMPSON ISLAND OUTWARD BOUND EDUCATION CENTER
Created by Designsensory

PART OF THE NATIONAL NETWORK OF OUTWARD BOUND SCHOOLS IN THE U.S.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH