Trinity Woods Catholic Retreat Center

What Trinity Woods Catholic Retreat Center does

Trinity Woods Catholic Retreat Center is a non-profit Catholic retreat facility operated by Minnesota Catholic Youth Partnership on a 700+ acre property in Trego, Wisconsin. The organization runs three core programs: Extreme Faith Camp (a week-long parish-based summer camp for middle schoolers that has served the Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis since 2001), Faith & Science Camp (a three-day/two-night program launched in 2024-25 that integrates hands-on environmental science with Catholic faith for Catholic school groups), and year-round retreat facility rentals (accommodating groups of 30-250 for confirmation retreats, parish renewals, men's/women's weekends, and Catholic organization events such as NET, FOCUS, and SPO programs). The physical infrastructure includes a private lake, Namekagon River access, 22+ miles of hiking trails, a Saint Carlo Acutis Adoration Chapel, multiple lodges (Trinity, Frassati, Kolbe, Kateri, Champion) with capacity for 53 private adult rooms, and adventure amenities including a zip line, rock wall, Wibit water obstacle course, and canoeing. The business model is a hybrid of fee-for-service retreat/camp bookings (pricing set per parish or per school, not publicly disclosed), recurring and one-time donations processed through the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota, and a major 'Faith On Fire' Capital Campaign funding facility expansion to a target of 10,000+ annual participants. Staffing is delivered through a 15-month Year-Round Missionary Program and a 10-week Trinity Team summer missionary program, supporting 3,400 retreat participants and 2,500 EFC campers annually.

Name

Trinity Woods Catholic Retreat Center

Legal name

Trinity Woods Catholic Retreat Center

Website

https://trinitywoodscatholic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Trinity Woods Catholic Retreat Center is a non-profit Catholic retreat facility on 700+ acres in northern Wisconsin, operating Extreme Faith Camp, Faith & Science Camp, and year-round group retreats for parishes, Catholic schools, and Catholic organizations primarily in the upper Midwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious retreat and faith-based camp services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Wellness Retreat Centers (Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness) (THAGAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Catholic retreat services
• Youth summer camps
• Faith formation programs
• Religious education camps
• Retreat facility rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Trego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Retreat Fees: Retreats booked with two-night minimum; pricing based on group size and configuration; handled by retreat registrar
2. Extreme Faith Camp Fees: Parish-based summer camp where pricing is set by individual parishes; camp runs June-August with week-long sessions
3. Faith & Science Camp Fees: Three-day/two-night experiences for Catholic middle school groups; staff works with schools to plan experiences meeting their objectives
4. Donations & Contributions: One-time and recurring gifts through online portal; CCF Donor Advised Funds; check donations; Capital Campaign for facility expansion
5. Capital Campaign: Faith On Fire Capital Campaign for Recreational Building and Dormitory Building expansion; naming opportunities available

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Trinity Woods Catholic Retreat Center operates a 700-plus acre faith-based retreat facility in northern Wisconsin offering multi-day Catholic summer camps (Extreme Faith Camp), faith-integrated science camps for Catholic schools, and year-round retreat facility rentals for parishes and Catholic organizations. The organization also runs structured summer and 15-month missionary formation programs that staff its programming and supplies an online merchandise shop and donation portal that funds its ministry.

Product overview

Trinity Woods Catholic Retreat Center operates a multi-offering portfolio of Catholic youth and retreat programs on 700+ acres in northern Wisconsin. The core offerings center on three programs: Extreme Faith Camp (a parish-based summer camp for middle schoolers), Faith & Science Camp (environmental education for Catholic schools), and general retreat center facilities for youth and adult groups. Supporting these are two missionary programs—Trinity Team (summer) and Year-Round Missionary Program (15-month)—that provide staffing and faith formation. The organization also operates an online merchandise shop and accepts donations/capital campaign contributions through the Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota. The property features dual sides (Trinity and Champion) with multiple lodges, duplex accommodations, and adventure facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Extreme Faith Camp (EFC): A week-long parish-based Catholic summer camp for middle schoolers where young people encounter Jesus Christ through the Sacraments, with activities including zip lining, rock climbing, water activities, and faith formation.
• Faith & Science Camp
• Trinity Team
• Year-Round Missionary Program

Products and services

• Extreme Faith Camp A week-long parish-based Catholic summer camp for middle schoolers (grades 6-8) that combines daily Mass, Eucharistic adoration, confession, praise and worship, and Eucharistic processions with adventure activities such as zip lining, rock climbing, and water sports. Groups register and travel together from their home parish, and pricing is set by each parish. The camp has been running for more than 25 years in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis and grew from 15 youth to more than 3,200 youth annually.
• Faith and Science Camp A three-day, two-night experience for Catholic middle school groups that integrates hands-on environmental science with Catholic faith formation. Programs include tree identification, camping skills, raptor and owl education, owl pellet dissection, survival skills, night sky astronomy, and nature poetry and art, woven together with faith talks on the Kerygma, the Eucharist, and the relationship between faith and science. Pricing is customized per school through the Directors of Retreats.
• Retreat Center Facility Rentals Year-round retreat facility rentals on 700-plus acres in northern Wisconsin for Catholic youth retreats (up to 250), adult retreats (up to 53 private rooms or 150 shared accommodations), parish renewal weekends, confirmation retreats, men's and women's retreats, couples retreats, and organizational gatherings. Amenities include a private lake, 22-plus miles of hiking trails, Namekagon River access, the Saint Carlo Acutis Adoration Chapel, dining halls, indoor meeting spaces, and multiple lodges (Trinity Lodge, Frassati Lodge, Kolbe Lodge, Kateri Lodge, Champion Lodge) plus duplex-style accommodations. Bookings are handled by the Retreat Registrar with a two-night minimum and groups of 30 to 250.
• Trinity Team Summer Missionary Program A 10-week paid summer missionary program for college-aged Catholic men and women. Includes two weeks of formation and certification training (rock wall, zip line, lifeguarding, kitchen, archery tag) followed by eight weeks running camp activities on Lodge Crew, River Crew, Lake Crew, Sky Crew, or Tag Crew. Missionaries receive formation, community, and serve Extreme Faith Camp participants. 2027 dates: training May 23 - June 5, camp June 5 - August 1.
• Year-Round Missionary Program A 15-month missionary program for young Catholic adults at least one year out of high school. Missionaries live on campus in men's and women's households, facilitate Faith and Science programs, lead outdoor science lessons, host retreats, and support daily camp operations. Formation is built on four pillars: Prayer (daily Mass and adoration), Formation (weekly formation and mentorship), Community (households), and Service. Includes a stipend, housing, and most meals.
• Trinity Woods Online Shop Online merchandise store operated through Clover Online offering Trinity Woods branded items and candy. Provides a small commercial channel that supports the ministry's brand presence and modest supplemental revenue.
• Faith On Fire Capital Campaign Capital campaign to fund expansion of Trinity Woods facilities to serve 10,000-plus youth and retreat guests annually. Funded projects include a year-round recreational building, a new dormitory building for simultaneous retreats and dual summer camps, a ropes course, an expanded Wibit water obstacle course, and a giant swing. Naming opportunities are available for major gifts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,400 retreat participants annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Minnesota Catholic Youth PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent nonprofit organization founded by Tim and Helen Healy with group of parents, priests, and religious from the diocese. Purchased the 700-acre property and established Trinity Woods as the permanent home for Extreme Faith Camp and year-round Catholic retreat center.
• Archdiocese of Saint Paul & MinneapoliscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary diocese served since 2001 through Extreme Faith Camp. Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda and Bishop Michael Izen have provided endorsements of the ministry. Diocese supports the mission and sends parishes and youth groups.
• Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota (CCF)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartners with CCF to steward gifts supporting Trinity Woods. Donations made on the Trinity Woods donate page contribute to a CCF charitable fund exclusively benefiting Trinity Woods Catholic Retreat Center. Handles billing and donor acknowledgment.
• NET TrainingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCatholic retreat and formation program that has hosted retreats at Trinity Woods.
• FOCUS College RetreatsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) has conducted college retreats at Trinity Woods.
• SPO GroupsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCatholic formation organization that has hosted retreats and programs at Trinity Woods.
• Yo-Yo DonutsminorOthersDonut provider mentioned as part of the camp food experience at Trinity Woods.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camp Loyola: Catholic summer camp operated by the Diocese of Duluth on a lake in northern Minnesota, serving youth groups with faith formation and outdoor recreation. Closest geographic and demographic peer, also serving upper Midwest Catholic parishes.
• Bethlehem Retreat Center: Operates Catholic youth and parish retreats with adventure-based programming and faith formation. Similar model combining outdoor recreation, Catholic identity, and parish group hosting.
• Covecrest Retreat Center: A Catholic retreat center operated by Life Teen in Tiger, Georgia, hosting youth retreats, summer camps, and parish group programs. Most directly comparable as a faith-based retreat center running multi-day youth and parish programming on a dedicated campus.
• Camp Tekakwitha: Catholic summer camp and retreat center in Wisconsin serving parish and youth groups in the upper Midwest. Geographic and demographic overlap with Trinity Woods' Archdiocese of Saint Paul & Minneapolis catchment.
• NET Ministries: Catholic organization that sends young adult missionaries to lead retreats at parishes and schools nationwide. Directly comparable as a retreat-delivery and missionary-pipeline organization partnering with Catholic dioceses.
• Kingswood Camp: Catholic summer camp for girls in Ohio offering week-long residential programming focused on faith, community, and adventure. Similar Catholic residential camp model with parish-based recruitment and adventure activity programming.
• Camp St. Charles: Catholic summer camp and retreat facility on the Chesapeake Bay serving parish and school groups in the mid-Atlantic. Comparable in operating group retreats, summer camps, and faith formation programming with similar target demographic.
• Damascus Catholic Mission Center: Catholic youth retreat and summer mission organization offering parish-based and school retreats with missionary staffing. Closely aligned on missionary-driven model and Catholic youth formation programming.

Broad incumbents

• Steubenville Conferences (Franciscan University): Large-scale Catholic youth conference and retreat movement run through Franciscan University, hosting summer conferences for middle and high school youth. Comparable in Catholic youth formation mission and parish-based registration model at much larger scale.
• Life Teen: Larger Catholic youth ministry organization operating retreats, camps, and parish programs nationally. Operates Covecrest as its flagship retreat center and represents a more established, national-scale version of Trinity Woods' parish-based retreat model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TrinityWoodsCatholic
• Facebookfacebook.com/trinitywoodscatholic
• Instagraminstagram.com/trinitywoodscatholic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trinity-woods-catholic-retreat-center

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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