Unplug. Enjoy nature. build relationships.
Retreats Overview
Wildwood Ranch offers year-round rental facilities for organizations seeking the perfect setting for weekend retreats, week-long camps, or conferences. With versatile spaces and a welcoming atmosphere, Wildwood provides an ideal environment to unplug, connect with nature and build relationships.
*Rentals limited to weekends only from Memorial Day through the third week of August.
Lodging Options
Oak Ridge Lodge
House up to 60 people in the four dormitory style cabins combined into one building (North, South, East and West). Each wing sleeps 15 people in comfortable twin size bunks in a large open space design. Two wings on each side are connected with an interior hallway, allowing for the separation of genders if needed. There are 2 large indoor bathroom & shower facilities located on each side, consisting of 3 sinks, 2 shower stalls and 2 bathroom stalls. Oak Ridge also houses a convenient basement meeting space for your group!
Creek, Huron, Cherokee & Ottawa Cabins
These four secluded creek side cabins each sleep 14 people in comfortable twin size bunk beds and are closest to our dining center. Enjoy plenty of open living space and the singular (but generously sized) indoor bathroom and shower facility.
The cabins are also within a short walk to the additional bath house consisting of male and female sides each containing 3 sinks, 3 bathroom stalls, and 2 shower stalls with changing area.
Fox & Crow Cabins
Across from the creek side cabins, our traditional and rustic Fox & Crow Cabins each sleep 14 people in comfortable twin size bunks with plenty of open living space and an indoor bathroom that includes a toilet and sink. Separate shower facilities are available in our Bath House conveniently located within easy walking distance.
Dining Hall
Kootenay Hall is a multi-use facility that is used for dining as well as a large meeting space. Our friendly and helpful staff will prepare and serve quality meals, chosen by your group in advance from the current menu.
Enjoy hot, Columbian coffee at breakfast or as requested! Snacks and s’mores ingredients are also available upon request for a small additional charge.
The hall comfortably seats 112 people for meals and is an easy walk from all sleeping facilities. Feel free to bring certain decorations or tablecloths to create your own unique space!
**Minimum 20 people required for food service provided to group**
Nature Center with
Bath House
Meet at our beautiful Nature Center where our presenter will use live Michigan wildlife- reptiles, amphibians, mammal, and birds – along with specimens (furs, antlers, mounts, pictures, etc.) to help your students learn about the wide variety of Michigan wildlife. The “Michigan Wildlife” course is offered at Wildwood Ranch at our Nature Center or at your school as a traveling program.
This space could be used as a meeting space for a presentation and teaching setting. Located close to our lakefront, enjoy the convenience of 4 shower stalls and 4 bathroom stalls for showering and changing.
Pavilion Area
Enjoy covered, outdoor dining at our picnic table Pavilion! This area comfortably seat 96 people at picnic tables.
The pavilion and large charcoal grill are available for use for a small additional fee to our retreat groups.
Available for 3 hour time blocks for day-use.
Nearby, enjoy free use of our outdoor basketball courts, sand volleyball area, soccer field, and backstop for softball or kickball. Also enjoy our large open area for field games, ultimate Frisbee, etc…the options are endless!
