Lael Retreat Center
An 80-acre property near Troy, Idaho
A PLACE OF PEACE AND TRANQUILITY CLOSE TO HOME
Lael Retreat Center is available to all who value family, community, nature, and the need to get away to a serene natural setting that is affordable and within easy driving distance of Moscow and the surrounding area. Lael’s forests, meadows, and trails offer a chance to walk and explore its peaceful beauty. Its facilities provide a comfortable and inspirational setting for gatherings of all types, including overnight stays.
Lael is located four miles east of Troy, Idaho, just two miles off State Highway 8 at 1181 White Pine Flats Road. The facility is open between late March and mid-November and may be reserved for retreats, conferences, weddings, family events, or other community-building purposes.
Lael’s Mission and Vision
The mission of Lael, Inc. is to build community by offering an affordable, peaceful, and welcoming retreat center for all to enjoy.
The vision of Lael, Inc. is to provide and maintain a peaceful rural retreat center that offers comfortable accommodations to all groups and organizations in Latah County and the surrounding area seeking a nearby place to convene, celebrate, share space, learn, enjoy nature, experience renewal, build community, and belong.
Fall Festival at Lael
Thank you to all who came out to enjoy a beautiful fall afternoon of music, good food, kids’ activities, and fun!
FACILITIES
The Bozett Barn
Named after Lael’s founder, Lael’s multi-purpose event facility provides all the comforts for overnight stays.
- Full kitchen facilities and dining tables that seat up to 60 people.
- Two restrooms with hot showers.
- A large multi-purpose room upstairs suitable for gatherings, games, or presentations.
- The multi-purpose room and a third-floor loft provide segregated sleeping areas. 12 wall mounted cots with pads are provided. Sleeping bags and pads or additional cots are the responsibility of the guests.
The Bozett Barn
The Sunrise Chapel
The Sunrise Chapel/GATHERING Hall
Lael’s Sunrise Chapel/Gathering Hall sits at the crest of a hill providing a 360 degree view of the magnificent rolling Palouse landscape and Clearwater Mountains. It provides comfortable seating for up to 60 people and is wheelchair accessible. There is electricity for your group’s audio or audio-visual equipment, as well as heating/air conditioning. The large deck and expansive front windows bring the glories of God’s ever-changing creation into view for all to enjoy.
Nature Trail and Grounds
An outdoor amphitheater, picnic tables and a fire pit beside the Barn offer options for outdoor meals and activities at Lael. A nature trail begins near the amphitheater and winds through the meadows and forested areas of the property. Benches along the trail offer inviting places to sit and reflect among the trees or alongside the pond. A walk around the trail loop takes about 20-30 minutes.
Gazebo
The newest amenity at Lael is a shady gazebo overlooking the pond along the pond loop of the nature trail. The gazebo is an excellent location to admire the beauty of the area as well as to stop and watch for wildlife such as moose, deer, birds, and turtles and frogs in the pond.
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FEE SCHEDULE
Use of the Bozett Barn is required for all events, since the barn provides access to restrooms and water. There is no restroom or water service in the chapel/gathering hall.
Single Day Use (generally 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
$125 for single daytime use of the event barn
$50 additional for use of the chapel/gathering hall
Overnight or Multi-Day Use
$200 per day for use of the event barn
$100 additional per day for use of the chapel gathering hall
Note that there is a two-day minimum rental for weddings to allow for set-up, decorating and clean-up.
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RESERVE LAEL
Please check availability and review our policies and procedures prior to making a reservation.
To reserve Lael, please submit a reservation form.
CONTACT US
208-997-8229
Mailing Address
405 S. Van Buren, Moscow ID 83843
Physical Address
1181 White Pine Flats Road, Troy ID 83871
Driving distance to:
- Moscow: 19 miles
- Troy: 6.7 miles
- Deary: 9 miles
- Spring Valley Reservoir: 6.8 miles