Ronora is 350+ lovely, quiet acres in Southwestern Michigan for you to explore and enjoy. This nature preserve has a secluded private lake, acres of woods, wildlife, pristine pastures and miles of nature trails.
Ronora is also home to Camp Rawnora, a retreat program for raw vegan foods and healthy living, as well as the Redtail Equine Center, specializing in EAGALA certified equine therapy and horse interaction programs.
Please come and browse through the photos on our website... and call us to book soon!
Faith
Baha'i:
Baha'i, Baha'i (no specific type)
Buddhist:
Buddhist, Buddhist (no specific type), FWBO, Mahayana, Theravada, Vajrayana, Zen
Christian:
Christian, Catholic, Catholic : Benedictine, Catholic : Carmelite, Catholic : Cistercian, Catholic : Dominican, Catholic : Franciscan, Catholic : Jesuit, Christian (no specific type), Ecumenical, Lutheran, Methodist, Orthodox, Presbyterian, Protestant, Quaker
First Peoples / Native American / Indigenous:
First Peoples / Native American / Indigenous, First Peoples (no specific type), Shamanism
Hindu / Indian Traditions:
Hindu / Indian Traditions, Hare Krishna, Hindu (no specific type), Vaishnav, Yoga - Integral, Yoga - Self-Realization, Yoga - Vedanta, Yoga (no specific type), Yoga- Samkhya
Interfaith:
Interfaith, Interfaith (no specific type), Unitarian Universalist
Islam:
Islam, Islam, Sikh
Jain:
Jain, Jain
Jewish:
Jewish, Jewish
Nature/ Wicca:
Nature/ Wicca, Neo-Pagan
Non-Faith Based:
Non-Faith Based, Non-Faith Based
Open to All:
Open to All, Open to All
Other:
Other, Other
Taoist:
Taoist, Taoist (no specific type)
Mission/Lineage: We share nature for all faiths. At Ronora people connect with Spirit, by whatever name, through nature. We ask that you respect all other peoples' faiths and that you respect the land. We have refurbished and maintain this beautiful land to share with everyone. All our effort goes to making Ronora Lodge & Retreat Center a place where you can still "feel Mother Earth, sense her balance and find your own."
Average Cost: $$$
Please see our website and contact us for more information about rates and lodges.
Environment: Lake / Pond, River / Stream, Rural, Rustic, Woods
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Special Needs: Wheelchair Access
Restrictions: No Alcohol
Environmentally Sustainable:
Yes!
250+ acres of Nature Preserve (easement protected with Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy), including: undeveloped wetlands, forests, lake, hills, fens, and pastures.
The camp features organic gardens with fresh produce served at meals, recycling, composting, historic refurbished buildings, rainwater collection, composting toilet, and on-demand water heater.
Language: English
Retreat Type (definitions):
General (no specific type), Guided / Programmed, Personal
Features
Family:
Family (no specific type)
Health / Wellness:
Health / Wellness, Alternative Health Services, Detox, Fasting, Healing, Health (no specific type), Hydrotherapy, Juicing, Nutrition, Organic, Raw / Living Foods, Reflexology, Weight Loss
Learning:
Classes, Talks / Lectures, Workshops
Meditation:
Meditation (no specific type)
Nature / Wildlife:
Nature / Wildlife, Hiking / Walking, Horse, Nature (no specific type), Wildlife / Animals
Outdoor / Adventure:
Outdoor Adventure (no specific type), Swimming
Spa Services:
Spa Services, Facials, Massage, Other Treatments, Sauna, Spa Services (no specific type)
Special Facility Features:
Special Facility Features, Chapel / Temple, Farm / Ranch, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Meditation Hall, Sweat Lodge
Spiritual Direction:
Spiritual Direction, Spiritual Direction
Spiritual Studies:
Spiritual (no specific type)
Travel / Pilgrimage:
Sacred Site, Vision Quest
Yoga Asana:
Yoga (no specific type)
Room Types: Cottage / Cabin, Dorm
Total Number of Rooms:
27
Children OK: Yes!
Housing: How to read: Numbers represent beds with bedrooms divided by commas. B = Shared bathroom. SB = bathroom with shower. Q = Queen bed. Regular beds are twin beds. See floorplans online.
Trilogy Lodge (20)
1st Flr: B, 3, 2, 2, 2, B
2nd Flr: 2, SB, 1Q, 2, 2, 2, 2, B
Ground Flr: SSB, SSB
Grandma's House (21)
1st Flr: SB, SB, 2, 2, 2
2nd Flr: 9, 6
Ranch Lodge (24)
4SB, 4SB, B, 4SB, 4SB
Casa de Luz (4-8)
SB, 1Q, 1Q, 1Q (loft), 1Q (sofabed)
Plant House (4)
2, SB, 2
Lonnie's Eco Cottage (1-2)
1Q, SB
Food: Organic / Locally Grown, Raw Food Options, Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian Options
Meal Availability: Available On Site, Kitchen - Private, Kitchen - Shared, Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
9325 Dwight Boyer Road
PO Box 111
Watervliet, MI 49098
United States
Travel Info: Ronora Lodge and Retreat Center is 100 miles from Chicago and 165 miles from Detroit, just a few miles from Interstate 94, Michigan exit 41.