The site, sections of which were once known as the Wye Plantation, was donated to the Aspen Institute by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Houghton, Jr. in 1979. William Paca, a signee of the Declaration of Independence and third governor of Maryland, maintained his family estate here and a monument to his memory stands near the Houghton House.

Now you can meet in this remarkable place. With Maryland's Eastern Shore providing an exquisite backdrop, Aspen Wye River offers three distinct, full-service executive Retreats. Here, comfortable surroundings and modern technology coexist to pave the way for productivity. A distraction-free setting allows each guest to focus on the business at hand, while experiencing Marriott's trademark expertise throughout the stay.

Choose one of these retreats for smaller groups, or reserve all three if you're planning a session for up to 100 individuals. Backed by Marriott's commitment to service excellence and the renowned respect of the Aspen Institute, Aspen Wye River inspires your group to achieve success. It's the standard by which your future meetings will be measured.

No matter which Aspen Wye River retreat you select, you'll enjoy the professional attention of our Marriott Conference Centers staff members. They'll make sure you're never distracted by small details. So you can focus on your agenda--whether it's a yearly conference for your nonprofit group, a team-building program for your managers using our Outward Bound® facility, or an opportunity for your senior management to brainstorm fresh ideas. At Aspen Wye River, ideas have been known to flow as easily as the river.