If you’re looking for a place for your next Christian retreat, look no further than Wilderness North, the TENTMAKERS Training and Retreat Center in Brimson, Minnesota.
With 18 log cabins designed to be a retreat from the hustle and bustle of the world, Wilderness North has welcomed hundreds of visitors for group and personal retreats.
Situated in the Superior National Forest of Northern Minnesota, Wilderness North is located about 50 miles north of Duluth, and is uniquely situated as a place for physical and spiritual rest. Where you can come away feeling closer to Christ.
Wilderness North has been said to have the feeling of “holy ground,” and is home to many of the TENTMAKERS Christ-centered programs, including:
- TENTMAKERS Year on Mission Preview
- TENTMAKERS Year on Mission
- TENTMAKERS Breakthrough Experience
- TENTMAKERS Leadership Quest
- TENTMAKERS 40-Day Leadership Training Experience
- TENTMAKERS Wilderness Challenge
In this article, we’ll outline how TENTMAKERS can help you create a Christ-centered experience at Wilderness North, as well as how to book your Christian retreat.
What Amenities Does Wilderness North Offer?
Wilderness North offers visitors accommodations and amenities like swimming, boating, and fishing in private Lake Murphy, walking trails, volleyball courts, raspberry picking, wildlife watching, as well as a sauna. In the winter, cross-country skis, snowshoes, and ice skates are available.
The cabins at Wilderness North include fireplaces and rocking chairs, making it the perfect place to disconnect from the world and reconnect with the Lord in solitude and reflection.
Whether you want to retreat to your cabin, commune with nature, or enjoy fellowship with others, God’s hand is always apparent when you’re visiting the tranquil setting of Wilderness North.
Who is Wilderness North For?
Wilderness North is open and welcoming to anyone who wants to get away and reconnect with themselves and the Lord, either on their own or with a small group.
How is Wilderness North Unique From Other Retreat Centers?
Wilderness North is unique in that it’s small and set apart that offers a quietness you don’t often find at other retreat centers. There’s a remarkable stillness and quiet that strikes your soul.
There are three things you’ll always find at Wilderness North:
- People who truly care about you and your experiences, even as you retreat from the world, you can always find a sense of family here — you’re never truly alone.
- Pristine, untouched nature.
- A presence and connection with God that can only be experienced firsthand. This space is set apart from the world and designed to help you discover more of who you are, and more of who He is. The silence at Wilderness North allows visitors to connect with God in an entirely new way.
How Does Wilderness North Bring Visitors Closer to Christ?
When you visit Wilderness North, you’re given the time, space, and encouragement you need to truly reconnect with the Lord. Light a fire, open a window to feel the cool breeze through the trees all around you and take all the time you need to sit with the quiet and His presence.
When you get away in a place like Wilderness North, something happens inside your heart and spirit that makes it feel like God is just one breath away, and the everyday demands on your time slip away.
What Are Past Visitors Saying About Wilderness North?
At TENTMAKERS, we’ve hosted hundreds of people at Wilderness North, and we’ve heard some incredible things about their experiences there.
Our own Holly Bagley, Director of Experiences at TENTMAKERS, experienced an eye-opening moment of silence with the Lord during her first visit to Wilderness North, and was so moved and felt so changed by His presence that she was reluctant to leave the peaceful environment of the cabin and return to the noise of everyday life. Holly calls her time at Wilderness North “a healing, and a miracle in my own heart.”
An 18-year-old visitor, Hope, had this to say about her time at Wilderness North: “Here you’ll see the beauty of the unimaginable and vast heart of God.”
Is a Christian Retreat at Wilderness North Right for You?
Humans are social creatures, and we know it can be incredibly scary to go off on your own and be alone with your thoughts and the Lord for any length of time. While it’s a beautiful and moving location, we know that people may be hesitant to make a journey like this one or find it difficult to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
If you are feeling fearful of an experience like a Wilderness North Christian retreat, remember that you won’t be truly alone.
Wilderness North is a great place to face those closely-held fears head-on. Setting this time aside to tend to your heart and learning to face your fears can be truly life-changing. The Lord truly cares about you, and the people you meet at Wilderness North truly want what’s best for you.
Why Should You Visit Wilderness North?
While there are many reasons to visit Wilderness North, one key reason is the ability to unplug from the noise and demands of everyday life, either on your own or with your spouse or a small group. You’re given the option of embarking on your own retreat or participating in a TENTMAKERS program that aligns with your goals.
Experiencing God’s creations is another key reason to visit Wilderness North. Whether it’s on the hiking trails, taking a kayak out on the lake, or going for a moonlit walk, you’re guaranteed to feel a true connection with God and his creations while you’re here.
Are you ready to embark on a Christian retreat? Do you want to disconnect from the noise of your life and reconnect with the Lord? Reserve a cabin at Wilderness North today to start on your healing journey.
Looking for a more structured program at Wilderness North? Check out
TENTMAKERS Wilderness Challenge for Boys at Wilderness North, TENTMAKERS Year on Mission, or the 40-Day Leadership Challenge program.
