About Lakeside Retreats

Lakeside Retreats was created as a place for people to gather, reconnect, and spend meaningful time together in nature.

Located just outside of Raleigh, the property has deep family roots and has evolved over the years into a space designed for community events, retreats, outdoor experiences, nonprofit partnerships, and private gatherings. What began as family land has grown into a welcoming environment where people can slow down, step away from daily routines, and create lasting experiences together.

Since officially opening in 2019, Lakeside Retreats has hosted a wide range of events and experiences including family gatherings, wellness retreats, nonprofit fundraisers, recovery-centered events, workshops, outdoor celebrations, and community programming.

Today, Lakeside continues to grow with a focus on creating experiences that feel grounded, accessible, and genuinely connected to people and the outdoors.

Mission & Vision

Lakeside Retreats exists to create opportunities for people to come together through nature, community, events, and shared experiences.

Our mission is to provide a welcoming outdoor space where organizations, families, businesses, nonprofits, and individuals can host meaningful gatherings that encourage connection, recreation, collaboration, and time spent outdoors.

As we continue to grow, our vision is to build a space that serves both the local community and visiting groups through thoughtful programming, strong partnerships, and experiences that leave people feeling refreshed, appreciated, and connected.

We believe simple experiences, gathering outdoors, sharing meals, celebrating milestones, supporting one another, and spending time in nature, still matter deeply.

Our Nonprofit Commitment

Lakeside Retreats proudly operates as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

A core part of our mission is creating opportunities for community-focused programming, nonprofit partnerships, educational experiences, recovery and wellness initiatives, and accessible outdoor gatherings.

We are actively building relationships with local organizations and mission-aligned groups to create experiences that positively impact the greater Raleigh community and beyond.

Support through donations, partnerships, sponsorships, and community involvement helps us continue improving the property and expanding future opportunities for the people and organizations we serve.

Who Lakeside Is For

Lakeside Retreats is designed for people and organizations looking for a peaceful, flexible outdoor space to gather with purpose.

We regularly work with:

  • Retreat leaders and facilitators

  • Nonprofit organizations

  • Corporate groups and appreciation events

  • Wellness and recovery communities

  • Families and private groups

  • Community organizers and educators

  • Outdoor recreation and experiential groups

Whether you’re planning a workshop, fundraiser, leadership retreat, celebration, wellness experience, or community gathering, Lakeside offers a natural setting designed to support connection and memorable experiences.

We especially value partnerships with people and organizations that are respectful, collaborative, community-minded, and aligned with creating positive experiences for others.