Welcome
to Smokey Hills Wilderness Retreat and Conference Center
Smokey
Hills Wilderness Retreat is an upscale lodging destination for family
getaways, family reunions, church retreats, corporate events, any group
1 to 100. The Itasca Conference Center, has audio video
equipment & more, catering through onsite
restaurant, and luxurious lodging in the woods.
We
are conveniently located in northwest Minnesota, 9 miles west of Park
Rapids and 25 east of Detroit Lakes on State Hwy 34.
In this unspoiled landscape you can play, relax, fish, hunt, ATV,
snowmobile, and so much more with friends and family.
With a
choice of one or more of 18 uniquely themed cabins that range in
accommodating 1 to 14 people, there is sure to be one to fit your
needs. Our cabins have
wireless internet access, private baths, satellite TVs w/ DVD players,
air conditioning, mini refrigerators, a queen bed, and a set of bunk
beds. Our two room suites also have a living area with a futon,
recliner and set of dishes.
We have a
full set of activities for your enjoyment that include a game room,
movie theater, hot tub/sauna pavilion, bon fire pits, lawn games, 1/2
basketball court, 2 volleyball courts, 2 regulation horseshoe pits, children's train, sledding, cross country/walking trails,
coffee shop, gift shop, laundry facility, and more.
Each fall and spring we host a crafting event with scrapbooking equipment available to use
during the weekend of events!
Our
conference center is equipped with a full sound booth, electric piano,
drop down screen and projector for conferences and meetings.
Exceptional
food and hospitality to make you feel at home!