{"id":22,"date":"2024-01-17T23:45:03","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T04:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/housebeautifulretreats.org\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2026-07-28T12:31:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T16:31:28","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/housebeautifulretreats.org\/?page_id=22","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-attachment-id=\"303\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/housebeautifulretreats.org\/?attachment_id=303\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/housebeautifulretreats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/187-DJI_0738_24.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"187-DJI_0738_24\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/housebeautifulretreats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/187-DJI_0738_24-1024x576.jpg\" src=\"http:\/\/housebeautifulretreats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/187-DJI_0738_24-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/housebeautifulretreats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/187-DJI_0738_24-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/housebeautifulretreats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/187-DJI_0738_24-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/housebeautifulretreats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/187-DJI_0738_24-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/housebeautifulretreats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/187-DJI_0738_24-1100x619.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/housebeautifulretreats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/187-DJI_0738_24-760x428.jpg 760w, https:\/\/housebeautifulretreats.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/187-DJI_0738_24.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are a retreat center located in the driftless area of southwestern Wisconsin. We have 68 acres to explore including a beautiful creek, a lovely view, and peaceful paths through the woods. We are also just a couple miles from the famous Elroy-Sparta bike trail and just a few minutes from access to the Kickapoo River, with many kayak, canoe, and tube rental options. Wildcat Mountain State Park is just 14 miles away. There are a couple of pool options 10-15 minutes away, including the Sparta Aquatic Center, complete with waterslides. Amish country is a beautiful 20-minute drive away with many stores selling all the famous Amish handmade items and produce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the \u201cBook Now\u201d page to see our lodging options. Come and just enjoy the quiet retreat space, or take advantage of the beautiful area and many attractions nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VISION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sustainable and faithful lifelong Christian service by pastors, missionaries, young adults, and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/housebeautifulretreats.org\/?page_id=125\" title=\"\">Vision and Mission<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/housebeautifulretreats.org\/?page_id=121\" title=\"\">Who Are We?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are a retreat center located in the driftless area of southwestern Wisconsin. We have 68 acres to explore including a beautiful creek, a lovely view, and peaceful paths through the woods. 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