Lakeside "Labs" have been home base to the fledgling annual Okoboji Writers' Retreat for at least three of it's four years. I've experienced it Sept 2023 & 2024.
I truly enjoyed the lake views, outside seating & nature walks between sessions. Staff here are legendary for their hard work & cooperation.
Buildings range widely in location & condition but are well maintained & often do unique things that I wish I could see in action.
Paths are also well maintained & our event included volunteer golf cart drivers to overcome some of the terrain & distance issues. I believe this is often employed here, if not, I would recommend planners consider it depending on your attendees.
The food provided is hot & fresh with two lines & usually a cold and/or vegetarian option & the servers & cooks are pleasant and lovely.
Highly...
   Read moreI spent an afternoon collecting various species of water striders by the lake and several invertebrates nearby (Gull State Park). I felt free to explore and experiment while I was in the campus. The director accommodated us in such a short notice in August and we had...
   Read morei personaly have not been but have heard many great things they teach and i like to be generous enough to give...
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