The Swanson Retreat Center

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Swanson’s state-of-the-art conference and retreat center is 5 years young. Swanson guests will enjoy: Fresh cookies and coffee at check-in;Telephone, television, and wired or wireless internet access in each room; Business center with internet access, computer, printer and fax; 24-hour hospitality center with coffee, soda, fruit and snacks; Full meal services with excellent menu choices; ADA accessibility and elevator. ***Amenities***The Swanson Center is located on Carol Joy Holling’s (CJH) beautiful 317 acres. Guests can enjoy swimming, paddle boating, canoeing, hiking, star-gazing, fishing, volleyball, hayrack rides and access to the gym. (Additional charges may apply for some of the items listed above.) ***Stability***The Swanson Center has been successfully managed under the leadership of the Executive Director, Dave Coker, who has served at Carol Joy Holling for nearly 20 years. Jason Gerdes, Director/Development, has served for 10 years. The full-time Event Planner, Cassandra Strasburg, has effectively coordinated thousands of group lodging and events for 8 years at.***Dining Services and Full-time Hosts***CJH guests enjoy freshly made breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week. The menu is coordinated by full-time chef Adam Payson. Sample menus are available upon request. CJH employs several group hosts, who are available 24 hours to meet guests’ expectations. The hosts live on-site, and are skilled in responding to guest questions and concerns.***Systematic Business Practices****CJH’s systematic business practices ensure the consistent delivery of exceptional service. This is done by weekly staff meetings to prepare for upcoming guests, as well as a management philosophy that gives each employee ownership of any guest issue or concern that needs to be addressed.