Conferences & Retreats

Focused Retreats

Our planned retreats are targetted to specific topics or groups - Mother and Daugther, Father and Son, Junior High, Spring and Fall Horse Retreats are just some examples. Upcoming retreats are listed below, or look through the complete list on the Conference & Retreat Calendar.

Family and Personal Retreats

Need a break from your every-day life? Spend a few days or a week relaxing and soaking in the beauty of DuBois Center. Get some quiet time alone with nature, or exlore the trails and lakes with friends and family. Enjoy horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, swiming, fishing, and more. Contact our office staff to make the necessary arrangements - 618-787-2202.

Church and Group Conferences

Looking for a great location for your next Community Group or Church Group gathering? Take advantage of our conference and meeting areas, lodging, meal services, and recreation opportunities. Participate in team-building opportunities on our Challenge Course and through recreation. For more information, contact the office - 618-787-2202.

Our Services

  • Meeting Rooms - Small and Large group meeting and presentation areas
  • Hospitality - Year-round lodging and meal services
  • Recreation - Horseback riding, Canoeing, Hiking, Swiming, Fishing, and more
  • Nature - more than 280 acres of lakes, woods, and wildlife to explore and enjoy

Upcoming Conferences and Retreats

Fall Horse Retreat

(12 years old and up)

September 17-19 - Round up your boots, your friends, and your sense of adventure. Join us for a weekend of exploring DuBois Center on horseback. Sample some good ole' fashion s'mores around the campfire. Experience God's creation on the trails and in vespers.

Confirmation Retreat

(Confirmands from Illinois South UCC churches)

September 24-25 - Meet Confirmands from other Illinois South UCC churches, participate in some DuBois Center activities, join others for inspiring worship, music, interactive study, good food, fellowship and fun!

Mother - Daughter Retreat

October 22-24 - Join us on a journey that will deepen our relationship with God, each other, and creation. Games and activities will be led by DuBois Center staff & volunteers. Spend quality time with your mom, daughter, sister, grand-mother, or grand-daughter. Walk the trails, sit by the lake, try your hand at canoeing or riding a horse.

Advent Spirituality Retreat

December 6-8 - Are we looking for Jesus, the same Messiah the ancient Jews were looking for? Advent Spirituality Retreat led by Father Roger Karban.

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