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.
Patia
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
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.
Patia
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
