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Green Lake Conference Center is the historic place and space of ReCreation for people to discover God’s better version of themselves and their world.
Our ‘acre-per-person’ facility offers contemplative and inspirational quiet places and trails, soccer fields, indoor basketball courts, high and low rope courses with a zip line, nationally ranked area golf courses, and a 9-hole disc golf course, in addition to activities in and on the waters of Green Lake itself! Through the Green Lake experience, your group can meet, connect, recharge, and renew thanks to our unique combination of natural amenities, modern facilities, and attentive staff.
We are the spiritual home for American Baptists who founded the conference center in 1944. The founders’ vision had this breadth in mind, from all parts of the Christian family to the diversity of nonprofits, when they created this very special place to convene and grow.
At Green Lake Conference Center, we believe that every visit is an opportunity for transformation. Whether your group comes for a weekend retreat, a youth conference, or leadership training, we are committed to providing a supportive environment where faith can deepen, friendships can flourish, and personal growth can take root. Our dedicated staff works tirelessly to ensure that each experience is meaningful, intentional, and tailored to meet the needs of every guest.
Looking ahead, we remain focused on honoring the legacy of our founders by continuing to evolve and expand our offerings while staying true to our core mission. We invite you to join us in this journey of spiritual renewal and community building. Come and experience the beauty, peace, and inspiration that make Green Lake Conference Center a cherished destination for so many. Together, we grow stronger in faith and fellowship, for a closer walk with God.
In 1888, Jessie Lawson was enjoying a boat ride on Green Lake with her friends when a storm hit, forcing them to seek shelter on what is now Lone Tree Point. Feeling safe from the storm, she believed that very spot could be a place to start anew, so she and her husband began purchasing the land. Since then, Green Lake Conference Center has been an ever-evolving place providing sacred space for tens of thousands of people each year.
Green Lake Conference Center upholds the tenets of the Christian faith based on the Bible. Central to the Christian faith is our belief that salvation is offered freely by grace to those who repent of their sins and faithfully enter into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
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