Potter's Farm has historically been used for personal retreats, spiritual gatherings, educational programs and conferences. Accommodations support eighteen comfortably in the winter months, and with camping or tipis generally up to forty people during the summer, though larger events do occur. We are primarily a regional community, though educators and spiritual leaders travel here from across the country.

The Farmhouse
This is the main building of the Farm, housing twelve comfortably. It has three bedrooms on the first floor, each with two single beds, and a dormer on the second floor with six single beds adjoining a small open area often used for meditation or yoga. The dormer has a half bath and the first floor has a full bath, large kitchen, living room and a dining room with a table to seat 14. As with most of Potter's Farm, the rehabilitation of the Farmhouse is a continual process--much renovation is complete, but much work has also yet to begin.

The Cabin
A simple space with four single beds, it is small, cozy, and warm with either its woodstove or electric heat. It was possibly Alden Potter's first home on the land.

The Icehouse/Bathhouse
No longer storing ice to chill the milk, the Icehouse has been improved with in-floor radiant heating and two full bathrooms to become the Bathhouse--plans are to eventually convert the rear of the Bathhouse to a sauna.

The Barn
The barn is divided into two parts, one of which can be heated in the winter by woodstove. The heated space was originally Dr. Potter's canning factory and has a high open ceiling--it can hold thirty people in a single circle, has a small platform stage and is often used for barn dances or holding council. The other section of the barn is unheated and used for storage or crafts workshops that need a place to get messy. We are making plans to convert the currently unheated barn section into a four-seasons room with a larger kitchen, dining and meeting area.

The Labyrinth
At the edge of the Farm's largest meadow, looking out to the Chequamegon Bay is a Chartres style turf labyrinth. It is forty-five feet in diameter with a single entrance and exit, leading you on the long-short walk to the center, and back.

The Land
Central to the Farm is our medicine wheel--its teachings are Native American in origin and we invite all to its circle. Inside the medicine wheel is our main fire ring and another is by the farmhouse, which we call "the people's fire." Outside the medicine wheel is a grassy field and small pond. The main field is several open acres looking down through the treetops for a glimpse of Chequamegon Bay. Deer trails crisscross the property and a quarter mile walking path goes through the heart of our forest. But the woods continue--you needn't stay on the path. Much of the forest on the land is pine plantation--one beautiful section is called 'the cathedral', and maples, oaks, spruces and firs have all established themselves as well; the Farm is bordered by forests--and beyond by rural agriculture and hay fields--a graceful private preserve.

Retreats
Potter's Farm welcomes individuals, couples, and small groups for weekend or longer retreats. The high land above the coast of Lake Superior and the Craftsman inspired farm buildings give a persevering sense of warmth and contribute to this place's tranquillity, sanctity, and seclusion.

For personal and small group retreats we ask $45 per person; for those camping we ask $35. Potter's Farm makes it a priority to be as open as possible to all people regardless of financial circumstance--if you have such considerations we're glad to make individual arrangements.

Programs and Conferences
Potter's Farm is available as a venue for educational programs, meetings or conferences. Please look at the descriptions of our buildings and land, and call us when you wish to organize the event: we're happy to help. Costs for programs and conferences are individually arranged; please call or email with inquiries.