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Book Your Event: 269-721-8291 or info@wesleywoodsmi.org
Contact us to book a tour, reserve part or all of the camp for your next event. Call, email or use the inquiry form to reach out. Download Event Planner Guide
Now Booking 2027 Retreats
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Let’s GO Play!
It’s all good in the Woods!
Wesley Woods is a full-service, year-round camp and retreat center in southwest Michigan (Dowling is 20 minutes northwest of Battle Creek, or one hour southwest of Lansing). Guests have found this to be a grace-filled, natural retreat setting for over 65 years. As a Grace Outside Destination, you’ll find Wesley Woods offers fun, outdoor activities and comfortable retreat lodging.
Grace Outside Hospitality
Our Promise: Offering spaces and programs where everyone is welcome, safe and free to explore your faith in the beautiful outdoors and comfortable facilities.
Retreat Season
August – mid June: Schools, sports teams (cross country, football, soccer, etc.), band camps, reunions, church groups and nonprofits may book Wesley Woods. Ask for an estimate for your group! Let us know the size of the group, your preferred dates, how many meals you want included, etc. We’ll make it easy for you!
Retreat Center
16 rooms, each w/ two twin beds, a desk and sink with counter
Suite-style bathrooms (shared between two guest rooms)
Daisy/Trillium Lodge
8 bunk beds plus 1 single bed in each in 2 rooms (34 Beds Total)
Bathrooms with a shower in each room
Lounge, Kitchen
Main Lodge
Flexible Meeting Space (no additional cost with bunkroom reservation)
- Bunkroom: 7 bunks and 2 twin beds (16 beds).
- Two bathrooms with showers
Cabins
All-Purpose Rooms
2 Dining Rooms, each seats approximately 100 people with tables and chairs
1 Great Room, seats 41
Chapel
Flexible Meeting Space
Seating with tables/chairs 73
Seating with chairs only 157
Outdoor Chapel (Larger Groups)
Large outdoor meeting space overlooking the lake. Bench seating.
Outdoor Chapel (Smaller Groups)
Small outdoor meeting space overlooking the lake. Bench seating.
Facilities
Swimming Pool*
Waterfront* (canoeing/kayaking/stand-up paddleboards)
Sports Fields (baseball, softball, kickball)
*Scheduling required to ensure lifeguard availability
Activities
Enjoy nature’s playground at Wesley Woods’ 300 acres of forest, fields and waterfront. These awesome activities will get you energized and connected with friends. Summer campers enjoy these plus crafts, Legos, games, Bible study, chapel, singing, science, and more.
Archery**
Campfires
Swimming Pool**
Field Games
Canoeing
Kayaking
Soccer Field
Basketball
Standup Paddle Boarding
Baseball Field
Hiking
Sand Volleyball
Gaga Ball
Crafts
Nine Square in the Air
Legos
Playground
Broomball (Winter)
Bird Watching
Sledding (Winter)
** Additional fees may apply to rental groups (not summer camp)
Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat
Contact Us
Call or email to make reservations
Kelley McKivitz, Interim Guest Services Manager, Registrar
1700 Clear Lake
Dowling, MI 49050
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