The Priory Conference & Retreat Center

Escape To UW-Eau Claire

The Priory Conference & Retreat Center is located on 112 wooded acres just south of UW-Eau Claire's main campus. This scenic space was purchased in 2011 by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation and was transformed into the Children's Nature Academy, a residence hall and conference center.

The Priory is located at 1190 Priory Rd, Eau Claire, WI.

Reservations are available June, July and August of each year.

Photo Gallery

The main hall at The Priory
The main hall at The Priory
The large conference room at The Priory
The small conference room at The Priory
Full catering is available through Blugold Catering
A typical small meeting room at The Priory
The Community Room can double as a meeting breakout space.
A typical guest room at The Priory. Rooms can be configured for single- or double-occupancy.
Outdoor spaces at The Priory
An aerial view of The Priory, UW-Eau Claire's 112-acre property located three miles south of the university’s main campus.

Spaces

- Main Hall | 3,000 sq ft including a raised stage, floor to ceiling windows
- Large Conference Room | 500 sq ft, flexible setup
- Small Conference Room | 243 sq ft, flexible setup
- Small Meeting Rooms | several available for small groups
- Living Room | 1300 sq ft, attached kitchen, comfortable furniture, deck access
- Outdoor Spaces | deck, trails, small amphitheater, great lawn, gazebo

Amenities

full A/V options available
free high-speed WiFi
ample parking
outdoor deck
24-hour secured front entrance
24-hour on-call staff

Accommodations

The Priory includes 45 single-occupancy bedrooms. Bathrooms are shared. All-Gender bathrooms are available on each floor.

Each bedroom features:

- XL full bed
- Desk & dresser
- In-suite sink & mirror
- Air-conditioner
- Linens

Pricing + Availability

The Priory is available from June until mid-August each summer. Exact dates and pricing may vary. Contact us to learn more!

Contact us

Conference & Event Services | 715.836.5631 | eventservices@uwec.edu