Lakeside Retreats

08/12/2026

🚨 FAMILY FEST NEEDS VOLUNTEERS! 🚨

Family Fest is coming up September 12 at Lakeside Retreats, and we could really use some extra hands to help make this FREE day of family fun happen! 💚🏕️

We have volunteer opportunities throughout the weekend:

✨ Friday set-up crew
✨ Saturday 4-hour shifts
✨ Check-in + parking
✨ Art + family activities
✨ Bounce house + sensory yurt
✨ Food prep + serving
✨ General event support
✨ Saturday breakdown
✨ Sunday clean-up

You don't have to give us your whole weekend, even one 4-hour shift makes a huge difference.

If you've enjoyed Lakeside, Casual Campout, Family Fest, or any of the community that's been built on this property over the years, we'd LOVE to have you come be part of making this one happen. 🫶

Family Fest is completely FREE for families to attend, and volunteers are a huge part of what allows us to keep it that way.

📅 September 11–13
📍 Lakeside Retreats | Raleigh, NC

Sign up to Volunteer: https://forms.gle/PZucvMKt1eea2cpM8

Please share this with anyone who might want to help, we appreciate you! 💚

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-family-fest-a-free-day-of-family-fun-community-creativity-tickets-1991798884080

07/27/2026

07/27/2026

Sometimes the best thing you can do is step outside 🌱

The recent rain has the property looking beautiful, and every walk reminds us why we love this place.

Whether you're planning a retreat, workshop, celebration, or nonprofit gathering, we'd love to help you create something meaningful here.

🌿 Private property rentals now available
📍 Less than 20 minutes from downtown Raleigh
🏕️ Easy to get to, hard to leave

07/15/2026

Whether you're planning a retreat, workshop, nonprofit event, celebration, or corporate gathering, Lakeside Retreats offers a private setting where people can slow down and create meaningful experiences together.

🏕️ Private property rentals
🌲 Overnight accommodations
💚 Less than 15 minutes from downtown Raleigh, NC

Now booking private retreats & group events.

Learn more at https://www.lakesideretreats.org/

06/26/2026

FAMILY FEST IS BACK! 🏕️💚

We're excited to announce the 3rd Annual Family Fest at Lakeside Retreats, a FREE day of creativity, community, outdoor adventures, and family fun!

Join us for a full day of:
🎨 Arts & crafts
🎶 Fire show & entertainment
🌲 Nature & outdoor activities
🤝 Community organizations
🛍️ Local vendors
✨ Interactive experiences for all ages
🏕️ Optional overnight camping

Whether you've attended in the past or this will be your first time, we can't wait to welcome you to Lakeside for another memorable day together.

💚 Registration is now open!

While this is a free event, we'd love for you to grab a ticket so we can get a better idea of attendance and plan the best experience possible for everyone.

👉 Register using this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-family-fest-a-free-day-of-family-fun-community-creativity-tickets-1991798884080?aff=oddtdtcreator

We're also looking for amazing people and organizations to help make this event possible!

📸 Photographers & videographers
🎪 Vendors & makers
🤝 Community organizations
💚 Volunteers
🌟 Sponsors & partners
🎨 Activity leaders & performers

If you'd like to get involved, send us a message, we'd love to hear from you!

Family Fest is all about bringing people together to play, create, explore, and connect.

We're so excited for Year 3 and can't wait to share more details soon 💚

Who's coming?! 👇🏕️

06/17/2026

This and your phone on do not disturb 💚

Imagine this space becoming:

✨ a retreat weekend with your favorite people
✨ a fundraiser for a cause you care about
✨ a family reunion that everyone talks about for years
✨ a workshop, training, or community gathering
✨ a place to reconnect with nature and each other

At Lakeside Retreats, we believe meaningful experiences start with having the space to slow down, gather, and be present.

What would you create here? 🌲⛺

06/01/2026

Host Your Experience at Lakeside

Less than 20 minutes from downtown Raleigh, Lakeside Retreats offers a private outdoor setting for retreats, trainings, workshops, nonprofit gatherings, team-building events, celebrations, and multi-day experiences.

With lodging options, open gathering spaces, lakefront views, and flexible outdoor event areas, organizers have the freedom to create experiences that feel intentional, memorable, and uniquely their own.

Whether you're planning a leadership retreat, wellness event, fundraiser, educational workshop, family gathering, or community experience, Lakeside provides the space to bring people together in a meaningful way.

Every event is different, which is why we start with a conversation.

Visit our website and complete the Rental Inquiry Form to tell us about your vision, group size, goals, and event needs. We'll explore whether Lakeside is the right fit for your experience.

06/01/2026

Lakeside Retreats exists because we believe meaningful experiences in nature should be accessible, community-driven, and rooted in connection.

As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, every donation, sponsorship, volunteer hour, and community partnership helps us continue creating opportunities for people to gather, learn, heal, celebrate, and reconnect outdoors.

Your support helps fund:

• Free community events like Family Fest
• Property improvements and maintenance
• Trails, gathering spaces, and recreational areas
• Nonprofit partnerships and mission-aligned programming
• Future projects that expand access to nature and community experiences

There are many ways to support Lakeside:

✔ Make a one-time donation
✔ Become a recurring supporter
✔ Sponsor an event or initiative
✔ Volunteer your time, skills, or services
✔ Partner through your business or organization
✔ Share our mission with others

Every contribution—large or small—helps us continue building a space where community, connection, creativity, and meaningful experiences can thrive.

Visit our website to learn more about our mission and ways to support Lakeside Retreats.

06/01/2026

Less than 20 minutes from downtown Raleigh, Lakeside Retreats is a private outdoor gathering space designed for people who want to create meaningful experiences in nature.

As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we partner with retreat leaders, nonprofits, businesses, educators, facilitators, and community organizers looking for a unique setting to bring people together.

Whether you're planning a retreat, workshop, fundraiser, appreciation event, family gathering, wellness experience, or multi-day event, Lakeside offers the flexibility to create something memorable.

Property features include:

• 7 yurts + tiny house
• Lake access & docks
• Camping & RV accommodations
• Pavilion & gathering spaces
• Walking trails & open outdoor space
• Fire pits throughout the property

We're especially interested in partnering with groups creating positive, community-centered experiences.

Interested in hosting an event, retreat, workshop, or gathering at Lakeside?

Visit our website to explore the property, learn more about our mission, and complete our Rental Inquiry Form.