Wellspring is a unique green space nestled in a secluded valley along the Milwaukee River. Guests enjoy fresh air, nature at it’s best, privacy, and meeting space that invites conversation and comfort amid the 36 acres of woods and meadows, ponds and prairies, gardens and nature trails. An outdoor labyrinth offers a meditative place to reflect and reconnect and over 80 species of birds are sited at the many feeders. Free access to wireless is available for meetings and guests.
The retreat and conference center, once a private home, has a cozy feeling, yet is spacious with a view to the outdoors. Meeting rooms and a dining room hold 15 - 30 people. Guests can stay in the main house with 2 private rooms, the cottage which sleeps 6–10 people in one spacious carpeted room or the barn loft which sleeps 12 people. Each building has one or more bathrooms with showers and plenty of hot water! Linens are provided.
Wholesome, home-cooked vegetarian meals or meat dishes are available upon request for an additional charge. Guests are able to use the fully equipped kitchen to make their own meals. A variety of great restaurants are just 1 mile to 5 miles away. 
Reservations are required with adequate time to properly prepare for your group; 24 hours minimum for individuals.
VISA, Discover, American Express and Master Card accepted.
Private rooms are $50 for a single, $60 for double occupancy (One B&B room can accomodate 3 persons $75), $30 per night in the cottage or the barn loft - both dorms.
The Wellspring office is open 9:00am - 9:00pm.
Reservations can be made by phone (262) 675–6755 or by email:wellspring@hnet.net.
There’s a facilities charge for reserving the Center for groups. — see Contact Us and Find Us for contact and location information.
Local Attractions
Wellspring offers a quiet, country setting yet is minutes away from local attractions with shopping, golfing, fishing, canoeing, swimming, skiing, hiking, biking and good dining opportunities:
- adjacent to Riveredge Nature Center on the Milwaukee River with fishing possibilities and springtime canoeing or kayaking
- surrounded by country roads for biking and hiking - Just 5 miles from the 25 mile Eisenbahn State Trail and 10 miles from the Ozaukee Interurban Trail which offers 30 miles of paved bike and in-line skating trails
- 5 minutes from Sandy Knoll County Park with a glacial lake and beach for swimming
- 5 minutes from Cedarburg Bog State Natural Area (may be the southernmost string bog in North America)
- 11 miles from Lion’s Den Park with Lake Michigan and hiking trails;
- 8 miles from Cedarburg with its quaint shops, brewery, winery, restaurants and seasonal festivals - the entire downtown is on the National Historic Registry and in 2011, Forbes Magazine named Cedarburg one of America’s 11 prettiest communities!
- 4 miles from 4 star rated Hawthorne Hills Golf Gourse; 7 miles from The Bog (Ranked in the Top 10 Best Overall Golf Courses in all of Wisconsin by Golf Digest 2004–2009; and 3 miles from West Bend Lakes Golf Course
- 15 minutes from the Kettle Moraine State Forest and the 31 mile long Ice Age Trail
- 15 minutes from Sunburst Downhill Ski & Tubing in Kewaskum
- 20 minutes from Lake Michigan and Harrington Beach
- 30 minutes from the Horicon Marsh with millions of migrating water fowl
- 35 minutes from downtown Milwaukee with its many attractions for all ages.
Wellspring is open year-round as a Retreat and Conference Center, a Bed & Breakfast and an International Hostel for either individuals or for small groups. Lodging discounts are available to groups and card-carrying hostellers. Wellspring is visited by over 1,000 people each year. Many cherish this environmental haven in today’s busy world.
The purpose of Hostelling International is “to help all, especially the young, to gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling.” HI memberships can be purchased at Wellspring and give people of all ages the oportunity to experience U.S. and worldwide hostelling. Membership includes travel insurance, hostel guides, maps and more!
