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Most of Clearwater Forest's 1,016 acres of forest and 3.5 miles of lakeshore
are pristine and undeveloped. It is home to an astonishing variety
of plant and wildlife species. Towering pine trees over 200 years old
and delicate yellow Lady-slippers can be found within 100 feet of the Dining
Hall. Bald eagles, osprey, loons, owls, hawks, and a great many other
birds are all part of the Clearwater Forest ecological community. Bear,
deer, fox, porcupine, raccoon, ermine, and other creatures also call Clearwater
Forest home. Clearwater Lake has a surface area of approximately 900
acres and is filled with a healthy variety of fish.
Clearwater Forest presents 35 to 50 programs each year including summer youth
camps, women's retreats, clergy continuing education and renewal events,
non-summer youth retreats, confirmation class retreats, family events,
Elderhostels and other senior adult programs.
Leaning Tree Lodge, Eagle Lodge, and Osprey House offer year-round lodging
for groups or for personal/family spiritual retreating. Loon Point
and Grouse Circle campgrounds are open from May through early October.
Food service is also available year-round.
Our Mission Statement
Presbyterian Clearwater Forest, Inc., is a ministry of Christ called:
To provide faith-building Christian programming.
To provide effective facilities and services to support conferencing.
To nurture active Christian community.
To be the faithful steward of God's creation at Clearwater Forest.
Presbyterian Clearwater Forest is a ministry of Conferences, Retreats, Camps and Stewardship of:
The Presbytery of
the Twin Cities Area
The Presbytery of Northern Waters
The Presbytery of
Minnesota Valleys
The Presbytery of Northern Plains
The
Synod
of Lakes and Prairies
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