We’re staying at Eagle Bluff, which is an environmental learning center in Lanesboro, MN. From the website: “Eagle Bluff is situated on over 250 acres of restored prairie and mixed hardwood forest and surrounded by hundreds of acres of state forest land. Our campus overlooks the Root River Valley and boasts modern facilities including climate-controlled buildings. All to provide a comfortable and inspiring setting!”

Queer Winter Camp is bunk-style lodging with 3-4 campers per dorm room. Each dorm room has its own bathroom, shower, sinks, but you’ll need to bring your own linens or sleeping bag.

If you have friends you’re signing up with, just let us know their names and we’ll try to get you all in a shared room.

We’re staying at a nature center in the woods. We’ve got a mix of activities that run from outdoor adventures to relaxing chill to group goofiness. The vibes are immaculate. This is our second time hosting a camp and the goal is mainly to make jokes in the woods with elder queers (using the term elder SO LOOSELY-we’re 30+ years old).

This is an all-inclusive weekend, except for your travel to get to camp! That means the pricing includes lodging, meals, camp programing, and activities.

Registration is $350 total for Early Bird pricing until Nov 1st. After Nov 1st, registration is $425 total.

Registration includes:

• Bunk-style camp cabins

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Gentle yoga

• Snowperson competition

• Snowshowing

• Sound bath

• Arts & Crafts

• Fireside Chat

• Talent Show

• Many more camp activities!

Cancellation Policy:

• Full payment of $350 is due at registration.

• Cancel on or before December 1, 2025 for a full refund.

• Cancel December 2 – January 10, 2026 for a 50% refund ($175 back).

• Cancel after January 10, 2026 and no refunds are available, but you may transfer your registration to a friend with our approval.

• If we cancel due to weather, illness, or safety concerns, you’ll receive a full refund or credit toward a future event.

Payment plans are available by request. Please reach out if you’d like to set one up.

Queer Winter Camp is excited to share about a partial scholarship opportunity for any BIPOC community members interested in coming to camp.

The Queer Winter Camp BIPOC partial scholarship is for 4 campers for $100 off each.

This partial scholarship is available on a first come first serve basis. The privilege that affords some of us to attend or host this retreat was built upon trauma and inequity to BIPOC people and this scholarship is meant to be one small step towards acknowledging the harm.  

Simply state you would like to use a scholarship at registration check-out, and if we have one available, it’s yours!

————————————————-

If you would like to donate to the BIPOC Fund for future retreat scholarships, please click on the DONATE button at the bottom of this page or contact Madelyn Steen at madelynsteen@hushmail.com We appreciate any and all donations!

Eagle Bluff facilities are ADA accessible with 4 dorm rooms specifically for ADA/wheelchair use.

We do our best to make sure camp is accessible and safe. If you have a particular accommodation request, please let us know so we may best support your needs.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided by Eagle Bluff. BYO snacks and any special dietary needs.

Here is the information from their website:

“At Eagle Bluff, we believe that nutritious meals fuel unforgettable experiences. Our climate-controlled, cafeteria-style dining hall provides a comfortable and inviting space for groups to enjoy wholesome, kid-friendly meals thoughtfully prepared to accommodate food allergies, dietary preferences, and picky eaters.

What We Offer

• Breakfast: Start your day with a main course, side dishes, fresh fruit, and a selection of cereals.

• Lunch & Dinner: Enjoy a main course paired with a variety of side dishes, a fresh salad bar, and seasonal fruits.

Our food service team is certified by the Minnesota Department of Health and the National Restaurant Association as Food Safety Managers, ensuring every meal is prepared to the highest standards.

We create a safe and inclusive dining experience for all guests:

• Cross-Contamination Precautions: We prepare allergen-free items separately, though we do not use dedicated allergen-free ovens or storage. Some self-serve items are set aside to minimize risks.

• Nut-Free Facility: We prepare all food in nut-free environments.

• Dietary Options: We offer gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, and other options with advance notice.

• Bring Your Own: Guests can bring their own food with prior arrangements.

• Preparation Practices: We sanitize workstations, clean utensils, and carefully check ingredient labels to ensure allergen safety.”

Fret not, my friend! You’ll get an email with a welcome packet a few weeks prior to camp with everything else you’ll need to know. This will include directions, contact info, a detailed schedule, what to pack, etc.

You will also get access to a WhatsApp chat for registered campers where you can discuss things like carpooling, what to bring, etc., with other campers ahead of time.

If there are any questions, comments, burning desires, please feel free to message me and I’ll get back to you.