Discover Why GLCC Is Among Wisconsin’s Best Christian Retreat Centers

Located on the shoreline of Green Lake, Wisconsin, Green Lake Conference Center has been an ideal spot for Christian retreats, conferences, and spiritual growth for over 80 years. Offering a welcoming space where individuals and groups can reconnect, build community, and find renewal, Green Lake Conference Center stands out as one of Wisconsin’s best Christian retreat centers. To learn more about what makes Green Lake Conference Center so special, we sat down with Ben Mott, president of Green Lake Conference Center, to hear firsthand about the mission, facilities, and inspiring stories behind this beloved destination.

President Ben Mott

How would you describe Green Lake Conference Center’s mission?

“Green Lake Conference Center is the historic place and space of ReCreation to help people discover God’s best version of themselves and their world. Ultimately, we strive to provide a special Christian environment of hospitality, equipping, renewal, networking, and stewardship.”

What sets Green Lake Conference Center apart from other Christian retreat centers in Wisconsin and beyond?

“Green Lake Conference Center is a place with a rich history going back more than 130 years.  This European-style estate is one of a kind architecturally. Practically speaking, we offer accommodations for all price points from tents to a Lakeview penthouse, allowing everyone the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of this place.”

How do you see Green Lake Conference Center helping people build community and lasting relationships?

“Everything we have is designed for community. Even the dining room is optimized to seat 700 people, while each person can still hear the conversation at their table. Plus, our recreation options encourage people to bond over a walk in the prairie, a game of volleyball, a round of disc golf, and a swim at the beach. Everything is designed to connect people on these sacred grounds.”

What are some unique features or facilities at Green Lake Conference Center that guests often don’t expect but love?

“The sacred spaces to pray and gather close to the main conference area will never cease to engage people. From Memory Lane, a prayer walk along the shores of Green Lake, to Spurgeon Chapel, a quiet place to be still and know that He is God. Guests also love seeing the grounds from a different perspective by climbing Judson Tower and enjoying the view.”

Can you share a story of how you’ve seen Green Lake Conference Center make a difference in someone’s life?

“It was at Green Lake Conference Center in 1993 that God called Jennifer Kane to a lifetime of ministry service at a youth conference as a teenager.  Her ministry journey continued to intersect with GLCC when she returned as a college-aged multicultural student staff member in 1998, and later when she brought her home church’s youth to Quest in the early 2000s. Now, she has recently joined our team as director of SALT, our student staff program. It has been powerful to see how the Holy Spirit has connected moving in Jen’s life with the ministry at Green Lake Conference Center.”

Jen Kane with her husband, Brian Kane

Green Lake Conference Center has been and will continue to be a place of renewal, reconnection, and spiritual growth. As President Ben Mott shared, it is more than just a Christian retreat center, it’s a place where lives are transformed, lifelong memories are made, and relationships are built for a closer walk with God. We invite you to book your retreat today and experience for yourself why so many consider Green Lake one of Wisconsin’s best Christian retreat centers.