North Cascades Institute Conferences & Retreats

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Jeff Brennan
Angela Burlile

Welcoming ...

Family Reunions and Celebrations

School and Company Retreats

Leadership and Board Meetings

Speaker Events and Seminars

Trainings and Workshops

Nestled on the forested shores of Diablo Lake—just 3 hours from Seattle and 2 from Bellingham—our award-winning, greenbuilt Environmental Learning Center offers a unique and inspiring setting for your next gathering. Surrounded by soaring peaks, towering trees, and cascading creeks, it’s a place where groups can slow down, connect, learn about and be inspired by the natural world.

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MEETING SPACES

Multipurpose rooms with high-speed internet access and audio-visual equipment are available for meetings, presentations and celebrations.

LODGING

Our beautiful, European-style lodges accommodate groups of 10-92 people and feature lounges and shared genderdesignated bathrooms.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Learning Center is an intimate, comfortable setting that accommodates people with a wide range of interests and physical abilities. Lodges, public areas, and most trails are wheelchair accessible.

SUPPORT STAFF

Our staff will be on-site throughout your stay to lend support and help ensure your gathering runs safely and smoothly.

DINING HALL

Delicious meals served buffet-style in our lakeside dining hall with menu accommodations for vegetarian and other dietary restrictions.

ACTIVITIES

Enjoy naturalist activities like guided nature walks on the trails of North Cascades National Park, lessons in our learning labs, and voyages on Diablo Lake in our 18-person canoe.

SUSTAINABILITY

The Learning Center is Silver LEED-certified and committed to sustainable operations.

Rick Allen
Rick Allen Lara Swimmer
Benj Drummond

VENUE HIGHLIGHTS

Lodging for up to 92 guests

Delicious meals served in lakeside dining hall

Meeting spaces, outdoor shelters, library and lounges

Hiking, canoeing and guided learning activities

Lodges and public areas are wheelchair accessible

Booking fees benefit youth education programs

Onsite coordinator to help with your gathering

LOCATION

In North Cascades National Park, 3 hours from Seattle and 2 hours from Bellingham, accessible year round by way of the scenic North Cascades Highway

PAST GROUPS

Bellingham School District, Western Washington University, Affinity Weekend, Yogabliss, Sierra Club, Upward Bound, Boyz N The Wood, Backcountry Medical Guides, Culture Seed, Washington Trails Association Board, Braided Seeds (Youth), Skagit Conservation District, Kinship Conservation Fellows, FFPERPS

Conference, National Park Service

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