Welcome to 98 acres of prairies, savannas, woodlands, wetlands, and ponds—otherwise known as Loyola University Chicago's Retreat & Ecology Campus. Located in beautiful Woodstock, Illinois, our retreat facility welcomes guests to visit our ecologically friendly campus and experience the great outdoors through a multitude of interactive team-building and collaborative activities.

Loyola's Retreat and Ecology Campus provides a serene setting for overnight conferences, retreats, workshops, classes, and special events while allowing individuals to connect intellectually, spiritually, and through nature.

Loyola University Retreats

To find a Loyola retreat that aligns with your interests and provides an opportunity to connect with your colleagues and peers, visit the Loyola Retreats web page.

Group Retreats & Conferences

If you are interested in planning an overnight retreat, day meeting, or team building event for your organization please view our LUREC Brochure 2022.

Consider adding a Culinary Team Building Event to enhance your retreat experience:

Culinary Team Building: if you are looking to enhance your retreat experience, we have several unique culinary options including group team building, an iron chef experience, and an employee incentive option. Available for groups of 6-16 guests, you will have the ability to work as a team or compete while learning important cooking fundamentals from our professional staff. All culinary events are customizable and tailored to meet the objectives, goals, and budget of individual groups.

Questions? Contact us at lurec@luc.edu or 815.338.1032.