A PRIVATE LAKESIDE RETREAT

A DESTINATION WELL

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The Retreat on Lake Pend Oreille is yours alone. No other guests, no shared spaces, no one else's agenda.

AT A GLANCE

  • 9 Private Acres

    Nine beautifully landscaped acres with over 400 feet of private Lake Pend Oreille shoreline.

  • 30 Bedrooms

    Comfortable accommodations for 30 single occupancy or 74 guests with shared rooms.

  • Exclusive Use

    The entire property is yours, reserved exclusively for your group and your event.

  • Up to 150 Guests

    Ideal for weddings, corporate retreats, and milestone celebrations in North Idaho.

People enjoying outdoor gathering with tables, chairs, and large red umbrellas near a waterfront building with a balcony, trees, and a dock.

A SENSE OF PLACE

The Retreat on Lake Pend Oreille is yours alone. No other guests, no shared spaces, no one else's agenda.

With 400 feet of lakeside frontage and nothing but water and the Selkirk Mountains in sight, The Retreat offers complete privacy for corporate retreats, weddings, family gatherings, and milestone celebrations.

Several distinct buildings and outdoor spaces give individuals and small groups room to find their own corner. The fire pits, the beach, the lakeview deck, and every gathering space are reserved exclusively for your guests. Here, the only schedule is your own.

EXPLORE THE RETREAT

A spacious living room with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, featuring leather sofas with blue pillows, a blue patterned rug, and various decorative items including lamps, paintings, and animal sculptures. The background shows a kitchen area with bar stools.

A Storied HISTORY

This was the former compound and home of Dr. Forrest Bird, an aviator and inventor. Steve and Terry Thorp were his neighbors and friends. When the opportunity arose to purchase the property from his estate, they didn't hesitate. It is a place they love and a legacy worth honoring. They renovated it carefully, preserving its character while creating something the lake didn't yet have: a private retreat for people who want to gather, think, and be in a place with a storied history.

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ROOM TO STAY. SPACE TO GATHER.

A lakeside house with a wooden exterior and multiple balconies, surrounded by outdoor seating areas with red umbrellas, lush green lawns, and tall trees, overlooking a large lake with mountains in the background on a clear, sunny day.

THE PROPERTY

GATHERING SPACES

Three women standing outdoors near a body of water with mountains in the background, holding glasses of wine, under red umbrellas, with greenery and trees around.

the GATHERINGS

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A lakeside patio with outdoor chairs surrounding a fire pit, overlooking a lake with paddleboarders, a wooden house with a balcony, and mountains in the distance.

the setting

The lake & beyond

ONE GROUP. THE ENTIRE PROPERTY.
Exclusively Yours.

Nine private acres. 400 feet of lakefront. Overnight accommodations for 30 single-occupancy guests, with celebrations up to 150.

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People gathered around a buffet table with food in a wooden-paneled banquet hall with string lights.

“Honestly, this was such an A+ experience! I know it’s hard to believe, but I can’t think of anything we would change.”

— Corporate Retreat Guest

A young man and woman stand on paddleboards in a lake with mountains in the background. The woman has a small dog on her board.

COULD THIS BE
THE PLACE FOR
Your People?

Bring your people together for a corporate retreat, wedding, or milestone celebration with the lake, the property, and the weekend all to yourselves.

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