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Experience Serenity

Welcome to the Conference Center at the University of St. Mary of the Lake, one of the most peaceful locations for meetings, seminars, and retreat gatherings.

A rare find, USML’s quiet, calm, and sacred surroundings provide the ideal and unique backdrop for hosting a variety of group retreats, meetings, and conferences. From the moment you select USML as the hosting site for your function, our event planners and guest services team will ensure your group is attended to and that your guests enjoy a restful and rejuvenating stay.

Group Functions

We invite you and your organization to explore our conference center services and facilities and see how we might be able to meet your event needs. Whether you are organizing a one-day or multi-day retreat or conference, a board meeting, a team-building event, or a training session, we have the resources to serve groups of up to 240 people.

For more information about booking an event with USML, questions regarding our facilities and services, or customized rates and packages, please call 847-566-8290 or email conferencecenter@usml.edu.

Private Personal Retreats

​Finding time to pause and unplug in today’s ever-demanding world can be difficult. The surroundings of the University of Saint Mary of the Lake encourage stillness, reflection, and contemplation. Whether an overnight excursion, a weekend-long respite, or a personal stay on the breathtaking grounds can help rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit.

For more information, availability, and rates for personal retreats or group reservations, please call 847-970-4908 or email conferencecenter@usml.edu.

Booking Information

The University of Saint Mary of the Lake (USML) Conference Center welcomes the opportunity to host your event on campus.

With a range of meeting spaces in our Meeting Hall, 155 sleeping rooms in our Lodge, and a full range of dining and catering services, we can accommodate various functions and group sizes and serve as the venue for self-directed personal retreats.

Upon selecting USML as the hosting venue for your function, one of our knowledgeable members of the University Events and Guests Services (UEGS) team will be assigned to your group to assist you throughout the planning process and customize a package to fit your group’s specific needs.

For more information, to check availability and rates, or to speak to one of our event planners, call us today at 847-566-8290 or email us at conferencecenter@usml.edu