Retreating

Hospitality. Happiness. Home.

Camp Hiawatha is an open and welcoming environment located on beautiful Deer Lake just 20 miles from Grand Rapids, MN. It is an inviting and enchanting site where people of all ages gather to worship, play, learn, relax and listen to where and how God is calling.

Plan your next retreat at Camp Hiawatha! Email the VLM office or call 800-331-5148 to check availability.

Housing - 129.
Retreat Center has 4 beds in each of the 4 rooms & 5 beds in 1 room, with bathrooms in the building.  Meeting space with a fireplace and a kitchenette is also located in the building.

Lindberg Dorm has 8 beds in each of the 4 rooms. Two double beds are available. Each room has a bathroom and shower. Holds 34 total.

Gloria Dei Dorm has 8 beds in each of the 6 rooms. Two double beds are available. Each room has a bathroom and shower. Holds 48 total.

Private Cabins have 8 beds in each of the 3 cabins and are near the seasonal bathhouse. Cabins hold 24 total. 

Activities-
Sauna, basketball, volleyball, swimming, fishing, canoeing, dock space available

Bring cross country skis, snowshoes, snow mobiles, and ice fishing gear to access great trails and fishing opporutnities in the winter.

Amenities-
Large, open lawns for outdoor activities
Sandy waterfront
Chapel
Campfire rings
Dining Hall where we cook delicious meals for your group
A host dedicated to making sure your group has everything you need!

Recent Retreat Pictures:

 Camp Hiawatha was the host to a local “Post Prom Party” complete with saunas, taco bar, music, and they brought in a challenge air course, hot-tubs, etc.