The Conference Center, which consists of the main house, and three additional lodging buildings, is surrounded by a 1500 acre forest that has been designated as a National Nature Landmark. Adjacent to the Conference Center are formal gardens, decorative ornaments and museum quality sculptures. The country setting ensures the quiet needed for concentration and the beauty of the area provides the only distraction. Miles of hiking trails are maintained in the woodlands, and the Sangamon River winds its way through the middle of the park. Lodging rooms are located in the Main House, the Evergreen Lodge, the Gate House, and the Little House in the Woods.
Most rooms are double occupancy with two single beds.
There are several rooms that are dormitory style with 4-10 beds in them with limited bathroom space. Beds are assigned on a first come, first served basis. If you wish to room with certain people or in a certain location, please indicate it on your registration form and return it as promptly as possible. In keeping with the educational atmosphere and rustic setting, there are no televisions or telephones in the rooms. Between meetings and after hours, colleagues enjoy talking with each other, playing ping-pong or pool, or watching T.V. in the basement rec room.