Rentals at Lakeside Retreats
Gather, Stay, & Experience Nature Together
Lakeside Retreats is a private nonprofit retreat and event venue located less than 20 minutes from downtown Raleigh, North Carolina.
Designed for retreats, workshops, nonprofit events, corporate gatherings, wellness experiences, celebrations, and multi-day group stays, Lakeside offers a setting that feels worlds away while remaining easily accessible from Raleigh, Garner, Knightdale, Cary, Durham, and surrounding communities.
Surrounded by nature and designed with connection in mind, the property provides flexible indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, overnight accommodations, lake access, fire pits, trails, and open space to create meaningful experiences for groups of all kinds.
Whether you're planning a multi-day retreat, appreciation event, family gathering, wellness weekend, fundraiser, or community-focused experience, Lakeside offers a peaceful environment that feels both welcoming and intentionally removed from the pace of everyday life.
rent the entire property for retreats, events & group experiences.
Easy to get to. Hard to leave. 💚
Please Note: Lakeside Retreats is currently available for full-property rentals only. At this time, individual nightly stays, weekend camping, and single-yurt rentals are not available.
If you're interested in hosting a retreat, workshop, fundraiser, celebration, corporate gathering, or other group event, we'd love to hear from you. Complete the Rental Inquiry Form below and tell us about your vision. 💚
For rental inquiries, please fill out the Event Rental Inquiry Form. For any other questions, please email: events@lakesideretreats.land
The Property
Lakeside Retreats spans more than 336 acres of beautiful North Carolina countryside, including:
Over 80 acres of usable event space
An 8-acre private lake
Walking trails and wooded gathering areas
Fire pits and campfire gathering spaces
A large pavilion and screened gazebo
Open meadows and nature-focused spaces for workshops, recreation, and community experiences
The property is intentionally flexible, allowing organizers to create experiences that feel intimate, expansive, restorative, or celebratory depending on their vision.
Overnight Accommodations
The property currently includes:
7 yurts
1 tiny house
Tent camping areas
RV accommodations
Shared gathering spaces
Guests staying overnight have convenient access to bathrooms, showers, trails, fire pits, and shared amenities throughout the property.
Lakeside Retreats primarily focuses on whole-property rentals for groups, retreats, and approved private events. Individual nightly yurt or weekend rentals are not currently available.
This approach allows groups to fully immerse themselves in the experience, enjoy privacy, and create gatherings that feel intentional and connected.
amenities
Guests and groups have access to a variety of amenities throughout the property, including:
Private lake access
Fishing areas
Fire pits
Pavilion and gathering spaces
Screened gazebo
Walking and hiking trails
Open outdoor event space
Bathrooms with showers and flushing toilets
Shared community areas
Nature-focused spaces for workshops and gatherings
Overnight accommodations
Sauna
Amplified sound options (for additional cost)
We're continually improving the property and expanding opportunities for guests, community members, and mission-aligned organizations.
Lakeside Retreats is commonly used for:
Wellness retreats
Leadership and appreciation events
Corporate team gatherings
Creative workshops
Recovery-focused gatherings
Family celebrations and reunions
Community programming
Educational experiences
Nonprofit events and fundraisers
Outdoor recreation experiences
Multi-day immersive experiences
The property offers flexibility for both intimate gatherings and larger experiences, with space to slow down, reconnect, and create something meaningful together.
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Pricing & Availability
Because every event, retreat, and group experience is unique, pricing and availability vary depending on:
Group size
Overnight accommodations needed
Event duration
Property usage
Time of year
Setup requirements
We encourage interested groups and organizers to reach out through our inquiry form so we can learn more about your vision and help determine the best fit for your experience.
Whether you're planning a retreat, fundraiser, workshop, team gathering, celebration, or immersive multi-day event, our goal is simple:
To provide a space where people can step away from the noise, connect with one another, and create something meaningful.
Ready to start planning?
Easy to get to. Hard to leave. 💚
Please Note: Lakeside Retreats is currently available for full-property rentals only. At this time, individual nightly stays, weekend camping, and single-yurt rentals are not available.
If you're interested in hosting a retreat, workshop, fundraiser, celebration, corporate gathering, or other group event, we'd love to hear from you. Complete the Rental Inquiry Form below and tell us about your vision. 💚
For rental inquiries, please fill out the Event Rental Inquiry Form. For any other questions, please email: events@lakesideretreats.land
