A large church dining hall and kitchen are just a few of the amazing gathering spaces in this facility. The Great Room, overlook, bar, large deck, and lower level lounge provide space for relaxation and fun. This is the perfect set up for family and friends, set in beautiful Western Wisconsin... just an hour from the Twin Cities or Eau Claire, WI. Reunions, retreats, weddings, and recreational gatherings recommended!
Bobbi was wonderful throughout our time there at the Sanctuary. We had 46 people staying there for our family reunion and it was amazing! The kitchen was fully stocked. We had 2 large gathering places and the beds were comfortable. Checkout was smooth too. We liked it so much that we will be going back for our next family reunion.
The property was clean, spacious and interesting. The fire pit area was a little award, felt like we were in someone's backyard. If you have someone who is physically challenged and don't handle stairs well. It could be a challenge.
We had a great stay in Clear Lake. The house was big enough to comfortably fit our large extended family and the location was close to the everything. The beds were comfy, the kitchen was well equipped for large meals, and the gathering areas were perfect for our group. We will definitely stay again!!
We appreciated how thought out and well equipped the property was.The kitchen was stocked with everything we could possibly need and the rooms were spacious. This property was perfect for our large group.
We had an amazing stay at The Gathering for our family reunion from July 16â20. With 38 people, we were concerned about space and comfort, but this property delivered in every way. There was plenty of room for everyone to sleep, gather, eat, and relax without ever feeling cramped.The host was fantasticâsuper responsive and helpful from start to finish. Every question or need was handled quickly, which made the experience even better.The town is charming, and the nearby lake views were surrealâpeaceful, picturesque, and perfect for family photos or just soaking in the beauty.A heads-up for future guests: the property does have a fair amount of stairs to navigate, so keep that in mind if you have older guests or anyone with mobility challenges. That said, it wasnât a problem for our group.Overall, this was a perfect home base for making memories. Highly recommend for large groups looking for a clean, spacious, and welcoming place to stay!
Lots of space for people to move around and visit - some wide-open, others more intimate. Well-furnished kitchen with lots of room to cook and serve. The dining area easily sat our group. Many refrigerators and a full freezer to keep things cold. Beds were comfortable with extra blankets available. Lots of soft towels provided. Grill and flattop worked well. The space stayed comfortably cool, and additional fans were provided in most bedrooms. We were concerned about bathroom facilities, but they are more than sufficient for our 3-generation group.Be advised that there are many stairs to climb to get from place to place - essentially four levels. Our group navigated this just fine with lots of parental supervision for the little ones.Lots of space for outdoor kids games, and tons of games and playing areas for all ages that didn't involve screen. The rain day we had was not an issue.The manager was very helpful answering questions before we arrived and would have been available during our stay had we needed her.It really was the perfect location for our needs.
Our large extended family had a lovely stay here. Fully stocked doesn't even come close to describing the kitchen. Very comfortable for a large group! Highly recommend!
This was our second time staying at the sanctuary with 12 adults and 14 kids. It was the absolute perfect space for us. Plenty of room for meals and for kids to run around. Plenty of bedrooms so we all had our own space and a great lounge area upstairs. Super close to the lake and a short drive from the Twin Cities. We look forward to coming back next year.
We loved our stay at The Sanctuary! It was the perfect spot for our large group, including many small children. Plenty of space for meals, play, and hanging out. We appreciated the fully stocked kitchen and laundry. We look forward to coming back next year!
The property is beautiful. The owners have gone the extra mile to provide a nice, clean and comfortable stay. The furnishings are nice and new, beds are comfortable and the linens are fresh and cozy. I would recommend this property and would come back again.
We had a family reunion here with 37 people. The space was awesome! Lots of spaces for all of us to gather together. The kitchen was amazing!! The manager was great and very accommodating! We would definitely consider staying here again.
a group of old friends stayed for a weekend to play board games and reconnect. The sanctuary was the perfect match for space and sleeping arrangements. Thanks!
We are a large family group, coming from all over the country. This was an ideal place for us to be together. The large kitchen allowed us to cook together; the multiple living spaces allowed various groups to be together -- or apart. Lots of bedrooms allowed us to sleep as privately as we wanted.
Ww loved how much room there was for the 40 of us. There were tables to play games, put puzzles together, quiet places to nap or several seating areas to have great conversation.
We rented this property for our family Christmas party.
The place is huge with plenty of room for the whole family of 24 people. The house has all you can possibly need. We really had a good time here.
The Sanctuary is a great spot for large gatherings!! Very clean, huge fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Plenty of space to hide away for a little alone/work time if needed. Property manager was on top of things and so helpful. Town is small and welcoming and an hour from the twin cities. Definitely recommend this property!
We had a family reunion at the Sanctuary. This place met all our needs. We cooked our own meals in the large kitchen and the dining hall had more than enough tables.
There were plenty of bedrooms for everyone.
The variety of gathering spaces was great - plenty of areas to just hang out.
I highly recommend
Property manager was kind, communicative, and responsive to questions. Thoroughly cleaned. Tons of beds, private bedroom space, huge kitchen well stocked with equipment and dishes, and multiple large areas to hang out. We had ~35 people and there was tons of extra space. Clear Lake is a charming town, very small, with friendly locals and a grocery store in short walking distance. Just an hour from MSP airport as well. We had a wonderful time and intend to return when we come back through the region. Perfect!
We celebrated the New Year with 26 adults and 8 kids and had plenary of room. The house is well stocked and the kitchen is great for preparing and feeding a large group. We really enjoyed our stay and hopefully will be back again one day. The project manager was available around the clock and came to our need when we accidentally locked ourself out of a room.
22 of us stayed at the property for a week-long family reunion. We've been doing this for decades at different locations, and this property was one of the best and most suitable we've found. Minor problems were quickly resolved by the property manager. Tons of parking and much to do in the area. A wonderful and impressively spacious place to stay. Highly recommended.