We offer four-season hospitality for about 20 people in our cedar Lodge, Hermitage, and Cottage (which is a complete log home.) Healthy home-cooked meals use organic local ingredients. Spiritual direction, retreat ministry, and a labyrinth meditation experience are available to retreatants, as well as a fine library of spiritual books and journals. Massage and Reiki can be arranged. Trails for walking, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing wind through woods and wetlands.
Faith
Interfaith:
Interfaith (no specific type)
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: The ARC Retreat community is an ecumenical resident group of 5-6 people who are committed to offering hospitality to the guests who come on retreat. The resident community seeks to strike a balance between work in the retreat ministry, personal time and time together in a varied yet disciplined lifestyle. Daily worship, meals, physical work, regular community meetings and celebrations are among the activities shared.
Average Cost: $$
Work Exchange:
Yes!
Contact us about work exchange opportunities.
Environment: River / Stream, Rural, Woods
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Special Needs: Allergies, Wheelchair Access
Restrictions: No Smoking
Environmentally Sustainable:
Yes!
We use wood to heat, the alternative renewable fuel source of choice in a wooded area; we also compost and grow our summer produce ourselves in organic gardens. Life in the intentional residential community represents a commitment to living simply, sustainably, and spiritually as well.
Language: English
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
21
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
35
Meeting Rooms:
| Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
| Lodge Living Room | 0 | 20 | The main living room in the lodge opens to a large vista of the surrounding woods; a library/loft, open to the living room, offers other views and niches, with seating for 10-15. |
| Lodge Bay Room | 0 | 12 | On the main floor of the Lodge, a private room holds couches and chairs for 12-15; tables may be set up for a more formal meeting or for craft activities. |
| Cottage | 0 | 10 | Separated from the main Lodge by a two-minute walk through the woods, the living room of the Cottage offers meetings space for 10-12, with a full kitchen. Meals may be prepared by guests, delivered to the Cottage, or shared in the Lodge Dining Room. |
Groups Served: 12 Step / Addiction / Recovery, Arts / Crafts, Business, Church / Faith / Religious, Families, Health / Healing, Lesbian / Gay, Meditation Groups, Mens Groups, Non-profit, Peace / Justice, Personal Development Groups, Reunions, Silent, Womens Groups, Writing, Yoga Groups
Amenities: AV Service, Carpet, Fire Pit / Circle, Fireplaces, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Labyrinth, Massage Services, Meditation Hall, On-line / Internet Access, Walking/ Hiking Trails
Technology and AV: DVD or VCR available on request.
Room Types: Cottage / Cabin, Hotel
Children OK: Yes!
Food: Organic / Locally Grown, Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian Options
Meal Availability: Kitchen - Private, Provided - All Meals
Location of this Retreat:
1680 373rd Avenue NE
Stanchfield, MN 55080
United States
Travel Info: ARC is located 55 miles north of Minneapolis/St. Paul (about 15 minutes north of Cambridge), on 90 acres in central Minnesota's pine woods. We are about one hour by car from downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul, or an hour and a half from the MSP airport. We are accessible by car.
A map and directions are available on our Web site, www.arcretreat.org.
Reservation Criteria: For ARC-directed retreats, the registration deadline is usually 2 weeks before the date of the retreat. A 40% deposit is required with registration. Unless the retreat is cancelled by ARC, this deposit is non-refundable.
The Cottage and Hermitage generally book two months or more in advance. Weekends in the main house are typically filled for fall, winter and spring a year in advance; however, open dates are listed on our Web site (Calendar page).
Phone: 763-689-3540
Email: Email this retreat
Website:
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Organization Contact:
ARC Retreat Center
1680 373rd Avenue NE
Stanchfield, MN 55080
United States
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