Reservations Accepted Beginning January 15, 2026
The Jesuit Retreat House on Lake Winnebago looks forward to welcoming overnight guests attending the 2026 EAA AirVenture scheduled for Monday, July 20, to Sunday, July 26. Individuals and groups who are faith-based, have a social justice or education focus, or promote care for the environment are particularly welcomed. Given our mission as a contemplative or silent retreat house and the expectations of neighbors, we seek to maintain a quiet environment. All guests will have exclusive access to the 20-acre lakeshore property with walking paths and the Sacred Heart Shrine. Other amenities include common sitting rooms, a screened-in porch, lakeview lounge, exercise room, guest laundry room, wireless internet, and a full breakfast each morning. Catholic Mass will be offered daily at 7:00 am in the St. Ignatius Chapel. The Jesuit Retreat House is located within 10 minutes of Wittman Regional Airport. The EAA Seaplane Base with shuttle bus to the EAA grounds is located 1.1 miles from the retreat house.
Manresa Guest Wing
Each Manresa guest room includes an ensuite bathroom, full-size or queen-size bed, towels and linens, chest of drawers, desk and chair, easy chair, central air/heating, and access to wi-fi. Rooms do not have TVs. Personal toiletry items are not provided. Our facility is smoke free. Two elevators provide easy access to both floors. Four ADA rooms are available.
Our rate is $205 per person per night, which includes a full hot breakfast buffet each morning. (A second person sharing a room will be charged $85/night.) A two-night minimum stay is required. The first night you may reserve is Saturday, July 18. The last departure day is Monday, July 27. Room registrations are taken on a first-come first-served basis.
Reservations & Deposits
We require a 50%, non-refundable deposit for your entire stay at the time of registration. To make a reservation, contact Tanya Hielke Coordinator for Hosted Groups (920) 231-9060 x1101 or thielke@jesuitretreathouse.org
Payment Balance
Invoices will be emailed once a reservation is confirmed. Your total invoice balance must be paid in full by July 1, 2026 or risk your reservation being cancelled.
Cancellations and Late Arrival
You may cancel your reservation before July 1, 2026 and receive a refund less the non-refundable deposit. Refunds are not available for cancellations after July 1, 2026. Your deposit and/or payment will be considered a tax-deductible donation to support the ministry of the Jesuit Retreat House. If you do not arrive by 10:00 a.m. CDT on the day after your scheduled arrival date (as listed on your invoice/confirmation), and you have not made prior arrangements for a late arrival, your reservation and deposit will be forfeited.
Tuesday & Thursday Dinner
The retreat house will offer its guests buffet-style dinners on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with the serving line open 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Tuesday's meal will be baked chicken; Thursday's meal will be Italian/pasta. The cost of these meals is $20 per person. You may reserve meals when you make your overnight reservation. The meal charge will be included on your invoice.