Conferences & Events

Celebrate and Connect in the Northwoods

From vows to vision boards, Concordia Language Villages offers unique event venues designed for both celebration and collaboration.

Weddings and Milestone Events: Say “I do” in a lakeside lodge, renew your vows in a forest clearing, or gather your family for a reunion filled with warmth and culture.
Conferences and Corporate Retreats: Inspire your team with a change of scenery. Our meeting and conference spaces near Bemidji help groups focus, connect, and recharge away from office distractions.

Venue Highlights

Cozy spaces for 75-100 guests (up to 140 for lively celebrations)
Full-service catering, linens, glassware, and unique cultural dessert options
On-site lodging for multi-day events and retreats
One-day rentals available September-April‍
- (Summers are reserved for our 14-language immersive youth camps.)

Explore Our Villages

Each village combines cultural design with Minnesota North Woods beauty — giving you a venue experience unlike any hotel or traditional event hall.

Catering and Services

Global Flavor, Full-Service Care. Our in-house catering goes beyond basics — bringing international flair and Minnesota hospitality to every meal. Our trained culinary staff will create a menu as memorable as your setting with special features:

Culinary Masterpieces plated on elegant dishes.

Banquet-style meals with
full table service

Custom cakes and desserts
with cultural options

Croissant rolls and sandwiches on display

Sandwich trays and light catering
for prep rooms

Image of a dining room with long rectangle tables, set for a wedding

Flexible seating styles
(round tables, long banquet tables)

Start Planning Your Event Today

We'd love to help you bring your event to life. Submit an inquiry or email or call us directly.
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Brenda Lund | thevillages@cord.edu | 218.586.8713

SUBMIT EVENT REQUEST

Government or Corporate?

Successful companies realize that a global outlook is important for success in the domestic and international arena. In addition to the skills necessary for working with counterparts from other countries, many companies are addressing the challenges of a global and multicultural workforce here at home through corporate language learning.

GATHER.
CELEBRATE.
RETREAT.

Escape the Ordinary — Host Unforgettable Events in a Lakeside Cultural Retreat in the North Woods of Minnesota

Celebrate and Connect in the Northwoods

Venue Highlights

Explore Our Villages

Catering and Services

Start Planning Your Event Today

Government or Corporate?

GATHER.CELEBRATE.RETREAT.

Escape the Ordinary — Host Unforgettable Events in a Lakeside Cultural Retreat in the North Woods of Minnesota

Celebrate and Connect in the Northwoods

Venue Highlights

Explore Our Villages

Salolampi

Skogfjorden

Sup sogŭi Hosu

Catering and Services

Start Planning Your Event Today

Government or Corporate?

GATHER.
CELEBRATE.
RETREAT.