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Learning Together Outdoors

Conference Facilities

Bring your organization to Wolf Ridge for a conference that combines business in a beautiful setting with access to outdoor recreation. Situated mid-way between Grand Marais and Two Harbors, our campus and facilities can meet the single-day or overnight needs of conferences and meetings for up to 300 people.

• groups of up to 300 people
• 2 large meeting rooms
• display areas
• 19 break-out session rooms
• wireless high speed internet
• chef-prepared meals in our dining hall
• AV equipment
• dormitory style lodging with linens
• access to Wolf Ridge equipment & activities

Wolf Ridge's 2000 forested acres overlooking Lake Superior provide an idyllic setting for your conference with it's breathtaking vistas, secluded trails and pristine lakes. Participants stay in the Wolf Ridge dormitories, take meals in the dining hall and attend meetings in a variety of campus settings, from the 350 seat auditorium to smaller and more informal rooms.

Free time might be spent on hiking/ski trails, climbing on indoor rock walls, crossing the high ropes course or attending programs on birds of prey or the history of the North Shore. Near-by, you’ll find access to Lake Superior, the Superior Hiking Trail, many state parks, Scientific and Natural Areas, historical sites, golf courses, and local natural resource industries for field trips. In the evening Wolf Ridge staff can provide interesting and entertaining interpretive programs on topics such as the history of the North Shore or our live raptor show.

Our staff can assist

A Wolf Ridge staff member will be assigned to your group during your stay. In addition, you can arrange to use our naturalists to lead field trips, provide natural and cultural history programming, or for adventure education.

Past conferences/meetings have included

• Nature Conservancy
• Superior Hiking Trail Association
• U.S. Forest Service
• Minnesota Science Teacher's Association
• Minnesota Naturalist's Association
• Women in the Wilderness
• MInnesota Department of Natural Resources
• photography, teacher training, art, wilderness first aid, rock climbing, and other workshops

Field trip possibilities

• North Shore area State Parks
• Minnesota State Scientific and Natural Areas
• Historical Sites: Split Rock Lighhouse, Finland Historical Site, Cross River Heritage Center, North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum
• Area industries: mining, logging, natural resource management, and commercial fishing

Groups with an environmental, educational, team-building, or arts focus will find our facitlities particularly appropriate.

Interested in learning more?

If you are interested in scheduling a conference or event at Wolf Ridge, e-mail us, or call 218-353-7414 (or 800-523-2733 in MN, WI, ND)

"This is a first class facility with excellent staff, located in one of the most beautiful areas of Minnesota!"

- The Nature Conservancy of MN

“Wolf Ridge provided just the sort of places and spaces that we had in mind. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. It was perfect for our event.”

- Superior National Forest