Private group visits · Eight or more guests
Gather Together at Birch House
Birch House offers a unique setting for families, friends, organizations, and communities to gather, learn, and share experiences on Mooningwanekaaning (Madeline Island).
From time around the fire to hands-on learning and traditional craftsmanship, gatherings can be shaped around your group's interests. We also welcome Tribal Nations, First Nations, schools, and community organizations seeking a place for their own programming or experiences guided by invited Ojibwe educators and knowledge holders.
Plan a Community or Group Visit
Ways to Gather
01 · Private groups
Private Group Gathering
A hosted visit to Birch House centered on the building, natural materials, craftsmanship, and shared time around the fire.
02 · Guest educators
Guest-Led Educational Experience
A customized program with an invited Ojibwe educator, artist, or knowledge holder, developed around your group's interests and the educator's areas of expertise.
03 · Your community
Community-Led Retreat or Gathering
A private setting for your organization's own educators, facilitators, and knowledge holders, with Birch House providing hosting and logistical support.
Community · Learning · Connection
Community & Educational Gatherings
Birch House welcomes Tribal Nations, First Nations, schools, youth programs, and community organizations for private gatherings, educational visits, and multi-day retreats.
Groups may bring their own educators and knowledge holders or work with us to arrange a program led by one of our collaborating Ojibwe educators, subject to availability.
Whether your interests include traditional watercraft, natural materials, craftsmanship, history, or time spent together around the fire, we can help create a gathering that reflects your community's interests and goals.
Plan a Community or Group VisitTime together · A shared purpose
Community Retreats
Birch House provides a distinctive setting for community retreats, youth programs, and extended educational gatherings on Madeline Island.
Working with your organization, we can help develop a program that brings together traditional craftsmanship, natural materials, time on the land and water, and opportunities for learning and connection.
Programs may be led by your own educators and knowledge holders or developed with invited Ojibwe collaborators.
From a single afternoon to a multi-day experience, we welcome the opportunity to create something meaningful together.
Inquire About a RetreatBegin with a conversation
Tell us about your group.
Share your group's interests, preferred dates, number of participants and any accommodation needs below.