St Noel Retreat & Conference Center Renovation

St. Noel Retreat & Conference Center is open all year and its lower level dining room/meeting space and roof  has recently been renovated.  Now the Camp Ondessonk team has embarked on a new mission, renovating the guest rooms.  The rooms are now being remodeled with new flooring, lighting fixtures, bathroom vanities and a fresh coat of paint.

The St Noel Retreat & Conference Center is nestled in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois and provides the following amenities and services:

• Hostel style guest rooms with free high-speed Internet, perfect for small or large groups
• On-site experienced meeting and event planners and technical consultants
• Banquet catering
• Open-Air Amphitheater
• Bass fishing
• Year-round programs & activities
• Eagle watching from November through March
• On-site biking trails with nearby access to Tunnel Hill State Bike Trail
• 3 Lakes & numerous ponds
• Close to several area Wineries

Arrange the following staff supported activities with advanced notice:

• Interpretive hikes led by knowledgeable naturalists
• Rock Climbing
• Archery
• Split rock exploration of Augustine’s Agony, the Narrows and more
• Guided Horseback trail rides
• Water slides (Seasonal)
• Challenge and High ropes courses
• Outdoor Education programs
• Aquatics programs including kayaking and canoeing
• Shuttle service for through bikers or hikers

Whether you are interested in booking a quiet weekend getaway for your family, a youth group retreat, a weekend conference, a lunch meeting, or a 400 person family reunion, we can handle it.

For more information about outdoor programming options and facility rental click here.