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How & Where To Reach Lindenwood:
9601 Union Road, P.O. Box 1
Donaldson, IN 46513
Phone: 574-935-1780
Fax: 574-935-1728
Email: lw@lindenwood.org


[conference and retreat center services]
Event Planning

Lindenwood has a professional Event Coordinator on staff to assist you with planning your event, meeting or retreat. You will work very closely with our Event Coordinator to arrange the date, coordinate all the facilities and resources needed to make your event at Lindenwood a success. As a convenience to our guests, we will provide free of charge, a "Practical Guide to Event Planning" brochure upon request.

Contact May Crider at 574-935-1780 or email: lw_events@poorhandmaids.org to assist you with the details of your retreat or event.

Event Qualifications

Lindenwood offers meeting spaces and overnight accommodations to not-for-profit organizations, churches, and businesses. All are welcome at Lindenwood regardless of faith beliefs. We encourage intergenerational events and programs. Since Lindenwood is a non-profit organization, we may offer space for conferences which deal with the profit/loss statement of a for-profit business only if a portion of the agenda is dedicated to the personal growth of its employees, enhancing the "spirit" of the workplace or your holistic vision for the future.

As a private facility, we reserve the right to offer the use of our facilities to those whose philosophies agree with our mission and purpose.


Affiliated/Partnered Group Opportunities

Lindenwood offers facilitators and groups the opportunity to become a partner with Lindenwood. This service provides a benefit package that includes first choice of booking dates, program advertising in Lindenwood's program newsletters sent 3 times per year that reach over 3000, literature distribution in the Ministry Center, assistance with marketing your programs, trade show presence, website advertising, etc. Potential Affiliated/Partnered Groups are approved by the Lindenwood Advisory Board.

To learn more about becoming an Affiliated/Partnered Group, contact Lindenwood at 574-935-1780 or e-mail to: lw@lindenwood.org.


Facilities

Lindenwood offers meeting facilities in a spiritual and peaceful atmosphere. Conference room areas can accommodate from two up to 250 persons. Rooms may be set up to suit your needs whether it be circular, theater, or classroom style. Amenities include: full dining schedule of meals, snacks and breaks; audio-visual equipment; accessible meeting rooms; bedrooms with private baths in Villa Maria; comprehensive library for attendees' use; auditorium equipped with a stage; bookstore; Gothic-style chapel; and a recreational "nature" setting perfect for walking or jogging.

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The Evergreen Room (M242) is our largest meeting room which will accommodate up to 100 people theater style.
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The Sycamore Room (M236) is perfect for meetings of 24 people or less with tables.
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The Aspen Room (M229) is convenient for smaller groups.
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The Linden Room, located in the Villa, features the seven-circuit labyrinth painted on the floor, which may be used for retreats.
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The Magnolia Room is located in the Villa and is ideal for informal gatherings.
For a complete listing of our available meetings room, email lw_events@poorhandmaids.org or contact us at 574-935-1780.



Dietary Plan at Lindenwood:
dining room Meals are served buffet style, and offer one main entrée each meal. The main meal of the day is the noon meal and supper is light. Groups are assigned a meal time and are requested to go through the food service line as a group at that specified time. Most special dietary and vegetarian needs can be met if arrangements are made at least 3 weeks in advance. Our dietary services can make accommodations for these special diets: vegan, ovo/lacto vegetarian, ovo vegetarian, lacto vegetarian, diabetic diets (low sugar desserts offered, portion control by participant), low-fat diets, no beef or pork, and specific severe allergies. There will be no special purchases (i.e. soy milk, name brand items, etc.). Refrigeration and a microwave are available in the Villa Maria for dietary items brought by guests.

serving line Breakfast: Includes hot/cold cereal, meats, breads, cheeses, fruit and fruit juices, and beverages along with the entrée of the day.
Main Meal: This is the heaviest meal of the day with a main entrée, starch, vegetable, soup, salad bar, beverages, breads and desserts.
Supper: A lighter meal, the entrée may be a hot sandwich, casserole-style dish, or cold cuts for sandwiches. Salad bar, soup, vegetable and dessert are also offered.

To request a complete list of services and meeting room sizes, contact Lindenwood at 574-935-1780 or email: lw_events@poorhandmaids.org

Lindenwood is a "unique" location for meetings and retreats. For more facilities of this type, visit the website of Retreats International. Villa Maria offers 100 beds in 50 rooms each with private bath and individually controlled heat/AC units. Semi-private, private, and accessible rooms are available.
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Single Room
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Double Room
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View of Lake Gilbraith and surrounding grounds.
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Ancilla Domini Chapel is located on the second floor of the Motherhouse.
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Prayer Garden by Lake Gilbraith.
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Lindenwood is located on beautiful Lake Gilbraith in Donaldson, Indiana, which adds to the peaceful and serene atmosphere.
Event Enhancement Services

Lindenwood offers Event Enhancement Services to assist you with your conference or retreat. We are in contact with counselors, facilitators, spiritual directors, and certified massage therapists who are available as needed, for an extra fee. Contact Lindenwood for more information on these services.

Download our Spiritual Direction brochure here.


Bookstore


bookstoreLindenwood offers a wide variety of spiritual self-help books for adults and children. Topics include Health, Healing Touch, Enneagram, Religious Education, Mystics, Thomas Merton, Family Values, Meditation, Spirituality in the Workplace, etc. The bookstore also features a selection of cards with beautiful photographs of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Ministry Center campus taken by one of the Sisters. Gift certificates are available for programs, retreats and books.

Bookstore hours vary Monday through Saturday or by special appointment. The Lindenwood bookstore is located in the Motherhouse first floor, just off of the dining area. Call us at 574-935-1780 to order a book to be shipped by mail or to make a title request. New books are added on a regular basis. Be sure to stop by on your next visit!

From the first Sunday of April until the last Sunday of October, Lindenwood is on Eastern Daylight Savings Time. From the last Sunday of October until the first Sunday of April, Lindenwood is on Eastern Standard Time.

Last update: 6/5/06. Copyright 2006 Lindenwood..