Facilities

While you are getting away from it all, we’ve got all your needs covered.

We have a wide range of facilities to handle all your conference needs. We have been welcoming groups, both large and small, to accommodate their needs for a meeting or retreat space for over 70 years. Call us at 763-682-1394 to see how we can meet the needs of your group.


Conference Rooms

DeMazenod Hall

Seats 120 people (chairs only);
80 with tables and chairs; Wireless internet; wireless LCD projector; Large screen for presentations; Speakers and Microphones; CD/DVD capability.

Breakout Rooms A, B and C/D

Seats approximately 8-10 or 15-20 people; Rooms set up with tables and chairs; TV with HDMI Cable hookup; Whiteboard & Newsprint with markers.

Blue Room

Seats 60 people (chairs only);
Microphones and speakers; portable LCD and screen; 30 with tables and chairs. This room has a beautiful view of Buffalo Lake.

Small Conference Room
(Historic Lethert Dining Room)
Seats 6-10 people
Located in the Lethert House, this room reveals a glimpse of the original beauty of the retreat center.
This area provides the original cornerstone and foundation for our present day retreat center.


Garden Court

Quiet

According to an Ojibwa Indian legend, Dabinawa is the name given to the area on which the Retreat House is located. Dabinawa is an Ojibwa word meaning a place of shelter… peace… quiet… solitude.

Spacious

This spacious room with its luxurious greenery, bubbling fountain and beautiful lake view solicits an atmosphere of “Dabinawa”.

Solitude

Christ the King Retreat Center truly provides a place of peace, quiet and solitude… a sacred space for meditation and contemplation.

A photo of our fountain

Dining Rooms

Dining Service

Our food service staff serves delicious, well-balanced meals.

We also have 2 kitchenettes with a refrigerator and microwave for guest use as well we coffee/cappuccino near each conference room.

Special Meal Requests

We are able to provide vegetarian and/or gluten-free meals upon request.  Special meal requests should be made at least 2-weeks prior to the start of your retreat.

Our Dining Rooms

Bishop’s Dining Room

Seats 6-10

This smaller dining room serves as a quiet place for those on private retreat to dine.

Main Dining Room

Seats up to 72

This dining room is used for our retreats.

Located just above the Blue Room overlooks the splendid Buffalo Lake.

Staff Dining Room

Seats up to 32

We have the extra space for larger groups when the main dining room is filled to capacity.


Bookstore/Gift Shop

While you are at King’s House, come to the Gift Shop. We have all sorts of items to make your stay here even more enjoyable.

Remember

Share the memory of your stay with a handy tote bag, comfy sweatshirt, or any number of mementos.

Essentials

We even have you covered in case you forget your toothbrush!

A photo of the gift shop

Sleeping Rooms

Christ the King Retreat Center has 132 sleeping accommodations (63 double rooms; 6 single rooms.) All but four rooms have private baths.

Accessible

Our facility is handicapped accessible, and we have handicapped accessible bedrooms that are also available.

Wonderful View

Most of our rooms face beautiful Buffalo Lake. Enjoy the scenery after a comfortable nights rest.

A photo of one of our beds

Library

The library has spiritual reading books, videotapes, and CD’s (including a CD player and headphones) for your use during your stay.

Organized

All of the resources have been recently re-categorized and computerized by two generous volunteers.

Searchable

There are directives above the computer to show you how to find a selection by author, title and/or theme. You can simply review the books we have in our library online.


Take a Tour

King’s House is located on beautiful Buffalo Lake and surrounded by magnificent trees. Check out photos of King’s House or, better yet, come take a tour for yourself.

A path to the lake with trees Sunset over Buffalo Lake The back of a statue facing the sunrise at the lake A picnic table on a patio with a sunset A statue in the snow in front of a church at the lake Two beautiful old chairs on a landing An altar at a window facing scenic Buffalo Lake A spacious reception area with maroon carpet Comfortable brick red couches and chair in the reception area A photo of comfortable beds in one of our hotel rooms The garden court full of plants overlooking Lake Buffalo Multiple tables with an amazing view of Buffalo Lake Chairs spaced six feet apart facing an altar An a-frame chapel with a high ceiling Chairs in the Blue Room spaced safely apart An elegant table in a sophisticated room