clearwater forest
retreats
Clearwater is not just for summer camp! Take advantage of all the opportunities Clearwater has to offer year-round by joining a retreat or planning your own. We offer the hermitage and Woodchuck cabins for year-round solo and couples retreats as well as our larger lodges, Leaning Tree and Eagle, and the recently renovated Carriage House where you can host larger groups.
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women's chrysalis
February 21-23, 2025
Clearwater Chrysalis is a balanced, faith-building program at Clearwater Forest. We welcome adult women from all Christian traditions. Our vision is to nourish and support the body, mind and spirit in community with other women.
The first Clearwater Chrysalis in 1984 featured speakers, exercise classes, Bible study, and workshops. Chrysalis has been held every summer since and an annual winter gathering since 1990.
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Couples Retreat
The 4 Seasons of Marriage!
Ages 18+
Feb 28 (7 PM) - March 2 (11:30 AM), 2025
$350/couple | Registration Open 2025
Lodging: Eagle, Leaning Tree, Carriage
Meals Included!
The Pack List is NOT ready yet!
Questions? Contact programs@clearwaterforest.org
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Seeds of Service
Seeds of Service is for ages 8-100+ (Adventure, Sr. High, Adults, and Families
Join this multi-generational, interdenominational group of world changers!
Clearwater Forest is excited to implement practices that will help us be better stewards of God's creation as stated in our mission. Come help us steward the amazing natural resources at Clearwater Forest while having a ton of fun!
April 11-13, 2025
$100 per camper minimum (donations encouraged)
Lodging: Leaning Tree & Carriage
Meals Included
Pack List is NOT yet available
Questions? Contact programs@clearwaterforest.org
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Campus Ministry Retreat
What: Finals are coming! Let’s go to the woods. When stress ramps up, we need roots that go deep. Enjoy a long weekend of Forest Therapy, Campfire Coziness & time in nature. Come be a part of our first-annual gathering for young adults ages 18-25 from across MN and the Midwest.
April 25 - 27, 2025
$175 per camper (meals included)
Clearwater scholarships are available here or your college group can apply for a grant through your college.
Questions? Contact programs@clearwaterforest.org
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Reclaiming the Hope
Join us for high-quality, meaningful learning and reflection, connecting with others and networking, and rest and renewal in God’s creation. Click for All the Details!
Where: Clearwater Forest Camp & Retreat Center
September 21-24, 2025 (4 PM Sunday - 1 PM Wednesday)
Cost: $430 single occupancy; $325 double occupancy
Lodging: Leaning Tree, Eagle, Carriage
Meals Included!
Questions? Contact programs@clearwaterforest.org
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FALL FOR ALL
October 15-19, 2025 (Wed - Sun 3 pm)
REGISTRATION OPENS Summer 2025
Where: Leaning Tree, Carriage House, and Camp Grounds
Who: 6th-12th graders, families, and grands campers!
Cost: coming soon
Description: Come join us at Clearwater this fall as we explore connections through faith, family, and our friends. Open to all ages this year with programming for middle schoolers, high schoolers, families, and grandparents. We will have many fun fall activities such as pumpkin carving, football games, costume games and competitions, fall themed crafts, and much more as well as meaningful Bible studies and worships over this extended weekend! This is also the weekend of the Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort Oktoberfest! Come join the fall fun!
Questions? Contact programs@clearwaterforest.org
clearwater forest men's retreat
Bible, BBQ & Brew
Join us for Hands-on opportunities to cook over live fire, Workshops for Cooking, Brewing, and Fishing, Small Group Bible Studies, Larger group worship gatherings, a Welcome BBQ feast on Friday night, & Plenty of time outside at the camp to hike, rest, and play. Click for All the Details!
Where: Clearwater Forest Camp & Retreat Center
Oct. 24-26 (7 pm on Friday until 1 pm on Sunday)
Cost: $225 - double occupancy; $325 - single occupancy
Lodging: Leaning Tree, Eagle, Carriage
Meals Included!
Questions? Contact programs@clearwaterforest.org
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spiritual renewal
An endowment was created in early 2012 to support Spiritual Renewal at Clearwater Forest. Now more than ever, there is the need for places to come away to and draw strength and rejuvenation from time in God’s creation, with the Creator.
We invite you to consider a personal retreat- for 2 hours or 2 days or 2 weeks- at Clearwater Forest. Stay in the Hermitage, paddle beautiful Clearwater Lake, read, hike, pray, rest, walk the Labyrinth… we can provide other suggestions too.
Please contact the camp office today to put your spiritual renewal time on our calendar and yours. It is important!
how to
Host a retreat
Give Us A Call
Call our office at: (218) 678-2325
Email Us
Send us a message at: office@clearwaterforest.org
Request Online
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:31