Conference and Retreat Facilities

Located in Howell, Michigan, just minutes off I-96 (exit 137), Howell Nature Center offers you and your group a complete year-round facility for retreats and conferences. We are a unique center, with 270 acres, a year-round staff, and over 75 environmental education programs.

As you turn down the narrow driveway, you will be awestruck by the beauty of the woods, the rolling terrain and the fields filled with wildflowers. As you draw closer to your lodge, enjoy the serenity of the oak woods and keep watch for the varied wildlife on the property. You will feel as if you have been transformed to a northern Michigan lake as you stand in your lodge and enjoy the beautiful views.
 
The Howell Conference and Nature Center is the perfect place for retreats, scout, school and church groups, summer camps, conference and meetings, and just about any occasion.

CANCELLATION POLICY - Reservations must be cancelled at least 8 weeks prior to get a refund!

 

    
           Knoll Lodge                      Grindley Lodge                     Lakeview Lodge

Knoll Lodge and Adult Retreat Center - This beautiful building is set up as an adult retreat center with individual rooms and suites, and accommodating 34-41 people. All rooms have full baths and are totally private and secure. A spacious cedar deck surrounds the lodge and offers a spectacular view of Pleasant Lake. At the center of the lodge is a large conference room with a fireplace for retreats, conferences, get-togethers, meetings or cozy dining. Catering and linen services are offered at an additional charge.
Knoll Lodge Floor Plan

Lakeview Lodge is a comfortable facility with dorm style sleeping for 26 people. The lodge has a dining room, a community meeting room, a full kitchen and extensive outdoor recreational activities.
Lakeview Floor Plan

Wildwings Lodge offers a picturesque view from it's large community meeting room through the window wall. The meeting room also has a fireplace. Carpeted throughout, the facility has dorm style sleeping for 40 people, a small kitchen and showers. With a view of the pines, the large exterior deck wraps around the front of the building.
Wildwings Floor Plan

Pineview Lodge is a multi-use building offering a large common room that can accommodate up to 70 people for day use activities such as meetings, conferences, receptions and parties. This room can also be used for overnight stays.


       Pineview Lodge                       Wildwings                       Snowshoe Cabin

Grindley Lodge - This beautiful building has a large central common area with four individual bunkrooms. Accommodating 56 people for overnight use, the lodge has indoor bathrooms with showers. Two spacious decks are attached to the front and back of the lodge. The front porch offers a spectacular view of Pleasant Lake. At the center of the lodge, the large conference room with a fireplace is ideal for retreats, conferences,
get-togethers, meetings or cozy dining. Catering is offered at an additional charge. 
Grindley Floor Plan

Woodland Lodge offers a picturesque view of Wildwings Pond from its large community meeting room through the window wall. The meeting room also has a fireplace. Carpeted throughout, the facility has dorm style sleeping for 40 people, a small kitchen and showers. The large exterior deck wraps around the front of the building.
Woodland Floor Plan

Snowshoe Cabin offers a cozy atmosphere for a small group or family. This lodge accommodates 20 people. There are no kitchen facilities in this cabin.
Snowshoe Floor Plans


     Cobblestone Cottage       Admin/Wildlife Infirmary          Woodland Lodge

Cobblestone Cottage is a three bedroom cottage that sleeps up to 5. It is fully equipped, less linens, and offers a family or individuals a quiet and cozy get-a-way. Guests of the Cobblestone Cottage receive free use of canoes and walking trails.

Some of the activities available are canoeing, archery, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, fishing, hiking, volleyball and basketball. Other environmental programs are available at an additional cost.

Catered food is available or you may choose to prepare your own food in our fully equipped kitchen.

What Our Customers Say

"We always have a good retreat at Howell! Thank you for your care and consideration!
The Tower and Zip Line were exciting for the group, but the adults (and teams too) were really impressed with how the leaders tied it to their faith."
                                                                        St. Joseph's Youth Ministry