Facility rental
Picture a serene lakeside setting in Vilas County's Manitowish Waters that can accommodate your group of up to 55 for an overnight stay, and much more for your big event on the grounds. Take advantage of our recreational facilities, lodge, classrooms, bunkhouses and scenic amphitheater, even have our staff naturalists customize a program for your group.
Rental Information
Bring your organization or group to the Discovery Center by the day or week.
- Main Lodge/Kitchen
- Apartment Cabins/Bunkhouses
- Meeting Rooms
- Large Tent
- Recreational Facilities
- Outdoor Amphitheater
- High Speed Internet
For current rates and availability email rentals@discoverycenter.net or fill out the contact form below.
Weddings
The perfect venue for your Northwoods wedding! Have your ceremony surrounded by nature on our beautiful amphitheater overlooking Statehouse Lake. We can accommodate full day or weekend outdoor weddings for up to 120 people or indoor seating in our newly refurbished main lodge for up to 100. Our main lodge features a full commercial kitchen for your reception or rehearsal dinner, and our bunkhouses and apartments are available so your guests can stay on site.
What’s included:
- Lodge/kitchen, amphitheater, Loon cabin for bridal party
- 135 metal chairs, 16 8 ft tables, 8 6ft tables
- 20x40 white tent (upon request, available May-Oct.)
Email rentals@discoverycenter.net for further information and availability. Off-season (November through April) receives a reduced fee. One day wedding use available.
Reunions
Family or class reunion
Not only can your entire family or class stay on site in our bunkhouses, but our recreational field, 12 miles of trails, kayaks and canoes, basketball court, firepit with amphitheater-style seating, and friendly campus are perfect for keeping folks of all levels of activity and interests busy and entertained.
Meetings
Business and organizational meetings
We have two meeting rooms which support working groups of up to 20 people, complete with AV equipment including LCD projector, speakers, wireless access, and whiteboards. For larger meetings our main lodge can comfortably fit 100 around tables or 150 in a theater setting.
Camps and Retreats
In addition to our facilities (lodge, bunkhouses, fields, trails, waterfront, etc.) we have a stellar staff of naturalists ready to give your group as much or little guidance in exploring the wonders of the Northwoods. We can supply and coordinate canoe trips for up to 25 people, lead research excursions on bat monitoring, plant identification, Northwoods ecology, animal tracking and more!
School Sports
If you are looking for a spot away from your school to focus on team building and skills, this is great location for that as well. Our large fields, trails and lake make great training grounds for virtually any sport.
