SPECIAL DEAL: Book a weekend reservation in March, April or May 2013 and receive a 15% discount for groups of 10-19 people or 20% discount for groups of 20 or more! Contact Andriana Fletcher, Group Program Coordinator, at 206-526-2565 or andriana_fletcher@ncascades.org.

FACILITIES

The Learning Center is a hub of discovery for all ages in one of the wildest, most biologically diverse landscapes in North America. From this green-built base camp, you can explore cascading streams and pristine peaks, wildflower meadows and old-growth forests and a rich Northwest history that includes more than 8,000 years of Native American culture.

DINING

We offer three superb meals a day, served buffet style in the lakeside Salmonberry Dining Hall. Our staff prepare meals that showcase the fresh and flavorful foods of the Skagit River Valley as part of our ongoing Foodshed Initiative.

WEDDINGS

There is hardly a more memorable place to host a wedding than beneath the peaks in the heart of North Cascades National Park! Bring your friends, family and loved ones to celebrate your special occasion. You will be surrounded by spectacular views and be catered to by our friendly and dedicated staff.

ACTIVITES

The Learning Center is located in the heart of North Cascades National Park and we’re always excited to help people explore, learn about and appreciate this unique region. During your stay, our experienced staff naturalists serve as teaching guides, providing informal natural history education that adds depth and meaning to your retreat experience.

North Cascades Institute, a nonprofit organization devoted to conserving and restoring Northwest ecosystems, invites you to join us at the Learning Center for meetings, retreats and celebrations of all kinds. Located on the wooded shores of Diablo Lake in the heart of North Cascades National Park, this unique, green-built venue inspires reflection, understanding, and connection to the natural world as well as each other.

Welcoming business conferences, weddings and reunions, board retreats, staff trainings and other gatherings, our rental program offers:

• Lodging for up to 92 guests, including bed and bath linens

• Delicious, local and organic dining in our lakeside dining hall

• Conference rooms, outdoor shelters, lounges and a library

• Guided canoeing and hiking opportunities

• High-speed wireless Internet and audio-visual equipment

• Shuttle service available to and from our campus

• An onsite coordinator to help with your event

• Proceeds benefit youth environmental education