A Natural Sanctuary. The Perfect Place for Peace and Tranquility.

Durward's Glen is located in the beautiful Baraboo bluffs, 30 miles north of Madison near Devil's Lake State Park. The pristine 40-acre property offers scenic hiking trails, picturesque picnic areas, a pond, a rambling brook, and a white oak over 350 years old. The property has always possessed an inspiring spiritual character, which has attracted visitors from all over, and is recognized as a place for reflection, peace, and inspiration. 

The Glen also offers lodging. As both a former home to painters and poets and a novitiate house for the Order of Saint Camillus, Durward's Glen is the perfect place for a personal or group retreat. Given its location in the Wisconsin Dells area, it is also the ideal base for a restorative vacation.

Bio:  Pamela Quinlan is a retired social worker in human services and enjoys free-lance writing.  She developed the idea for her series of children’s books about Spring Pond while volunteering as an outdoor tour guide at Durward’s Glen Retreat Center in Baraboo, Wisconsin.  The central character, Herman the Turtle, actually was her son’s turtle that was released into the pond fifteen years ago. Visitors on her tours still look for him to this day.

"We shall make our home on that shady slope, and I shall bridge the stream so our children may play in the valley. With the tranquility of solitude and the sweetness of growing life, we shall breathe the pure air of the hills, drink the fresh water of the stream, eat the fruits of the valley and rejoice in the presence of God."

~Bernard Durward

 Support Historic Durward's Glen!

For all of our Friends of the Glen, there are several ways in which you can help support Durward's Glen Retreat Center.

First, we encourage you to visit Durward's Glen often.  Consider dropping a donation in the box outside the chapel door, from time to time, as you walk through the grounds free from the hustle and bustle of the outside world.  Be sure to share your love and knowledge of Durward's Glen with your friends and aquaintances.

Also, consider becoming a member of Durward's Glen OLRG, Ltd., the parent non profit organization which maintains the grounds and buildings, registers retreatants and occasionally offers retreats at Durward's Glen.  For just $20 you will receive 4 Quarterly Newsletters updating you on what is happening at Durward's Glen and inviting you to become an active supporter of this natural paradise.

We also offer our newly established Memorial Brick Campaign for those of you who would like to place a brick in honor of a deceased loved one, or as a family remembrance.  For more information, pick up a Brick Campaign Brochure from the Mary, Mother of God Grotto or contact us at 608.356.8113 or via email at theglen150@gmail.com.

Thank you for helping to support this unique piece of Wisconsin History.

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