Wingspread Retreat & Executive Conference Center

Overview

Located along the western shores of Lake Michigan, Wingspread, Retreat & Executive Conference Center encompasses three unique buildings nestled on 36 acres of lush, natural landscape. Each building contains a variety of unique indoor and outdoor meeting locations for you to choose from. The Conference Center offers meeting technologies and space graced by abundant natural light and sweeping views.

Location

35 minutes from Milwaukee and 90 minutes from Chicago.

Meeting Facilities

The mission of the Johnson Foundation at Wingspread is to create intimate, inspiring meeting and conference experiences that foster collaboration and innovative problem-solving. Bringing almost six decades of convening expertise to regional, national, and global groups of leaders and experts, the Foundation is wholly dedicated to convening for positive and lasting change.

Business Services

Three unique and iconic venues within a short walk of each other. • Over 15,000 sq. ft. of flexible and collaborative event space • 40-room Sam and Gene Johnson Guest House accommodations • Latest audio-visual technology and wireless connectivity throughout • Professional staff of meeting and event planners • Ergonomic chairs and an abundance of natural light • Signature team building activities • Custom-designed content and experiential offerings • Dedicated and attentive culinary staff • 36 acres of lush, natural landscape • Floor to ceiling windows, with exquisite views of surrounding nature • Onsite fitness center, bicycles, and jogging trails • Available Airport shuttle service (ask for times and pricing)

Dining & Entertainment

Custom culinary offerings and experiential activiites.

Guest Rooms

Wingspread Retreat & Executive Conference Center can accommodate up to 40 meeting participants in the spacious and welcoming Guest House, designed to complement the Prairie Style of Wingspread. The structure’s inviting, informal yet luxurious atmosphere beckons guests to linger in the living room to further discuss the issues of the day in an ambiance of candor and collaboration. Completed in 2001 and awarded the LEED Gold Certification, the 38,000-square-foot Guest House blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings. The building settles quietly into the bluff above a pond while its zigzag shape disguises a residence nearly three times the size of Wingspread.

Recreation & Leisure

In addition to collaborating on menus and meeting spaces, we work with you to craft group experiences that support your goals. Some examples include guided nature, sculpture and architectural tours. We can also design golf outings, sailboat excursions on Lake Michigan, craft brewery and museum tours and much more in the greater Racine area and beyond.