Blue Lotus Farm & Retreat Center

Name

Blue Lotus Farm & Retreat Center

Legal name

Blue Lotus Center

Website

https://bluelotusfarm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accessible Nature Retreat Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAGAMAB

Wellness Retreat Centers (Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness)

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Wellness, Spa & Health Retreats

SECONDARYTHAJAHAB

Wellness Retreats & Immersions (Multi-day, Digital Detox, Mind-Body Programs)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Wellness & Spa Experiences (Retreats, Thermal Baths, Yoga)

SECONDARYTHAMADAJ

Wellness & Retreat Stays (Yoga, Spa, Detox)

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Boutique & Unique Stays (Cabins, Tiny Homes, Treehouses, Yurts)

SECONDARYTHAMAJAB

Traditional Campgrounds (Tent & Mixed-Use)

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Campgrounds, Glamping & RV Parks

Keywords

• Accessible nature retreats
• Nonprofit retreat rentals
• Wellness retreat venue
• Adaptive outdoor programs
• Community nature events

Headquarters

HQ city

West Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Facility Rentals: Revenue generated from renting the 64-acre retreat facility to nonprofit organizations for day-camp programs and to businesses and wellness groups for corporate retreats and wellness events.
2. Program Fees: Fees collected from participants attending Blue Lotus accessible programs and events including Blue Lotus Days and educational programming.
3. Donations and Fundraising: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the center relies on donations from supporters and fundraising events such as the annual Golf Scramble for the Kids.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Blue Lotus Farm & Retreat Center operates a 64-acre accessible nature retreat in rural Wisconsin, providing day-camp style facility rentals to nonprofit organizations, corporate and wellness retreat bookings to businesses, and public programs and events for individual visitors. Offerings include All Abilities Programs, Blue Lotus Programming, Blue Lotus Day open houses, and a Neurodiversity Apprenticeship Program supporting employment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals.

Product overview

Blue Lotus Farm & Retreat Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit nature retreat operating across 64 acres in rural Wisconsin. The organization offers a unified portfolio of accessible outdoor experiences centered on three access models: (1) Nonprofit Group Outings for day-camp style rentals, (2) Business & Wellness Rentals for corporate and wellness retreats, and (3) public Blue Lotus Programming and Events including All Abilities Programs designed for universal accessibility. The center also runs a Neurodiversity Apprenticeship Program providing employment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals. Core amenities include easy hiking, boating, swimming, fishing, and adaptive recreational equipment like accessible swings. The organization hosts recurring events such as Blue Lotus Day open houses, Grandparents Day Open House, and an annual Golf Scramble fundraiser.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Neurodiversity Apprenticeship Program: A program providing meaningful employment opportunities for neurodivergent individuals to build skills and gain confidence for future work in outdoor and nature-based settings.
• All Abilities Programs
• Blue Lotus Programming

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hidden Glen At Bentdale FarmsminorOthers · 1 January 2026The center utilizes Hidden Glen At Bentdale Farms (3300 Hidden Glen Ln, Cedarburg, WI 53012) as an external venue for its annual Golf Scramble for the Kids fundraiser event.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Center for Courageous Kids: A nonprofit medical camp in Kentucky serving children with life-threatening illnesses and disabilities. Directly comparable to Blue Lotus as a 501(c)(3) accessible outdoor recreation provider with adaptive programming.
• Victory Junction: A nonprofit camp in North Carolina serving children with chronic medical conditions and disabilities. Comparable to Blue Lotus as a charitable accessible-camp model with adaptive recreation programs and a mission-driven operating structure.
• The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp: Founded by Paul Newman, this is a nonprofit residential camp serving children with serious illnesses and disabilities. It is a direct peer to Blue Lotus given its nonprofit structure, accessible outdoor programming, and focus on inclusive recreation for those with diverse abilities.
• Camp Kesem: A nationwide nonprofit supporting children affected by a parent's cancer through free summer camps. Comparable to Blue Lotus as a nonprofit camp operator serving vulnerable populations with accessible, mission-driven programming.
• Camp Sunshine: A nonprofit retreat in Maine serving children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Comparable to Blue Lotus in its nonprofit retreat model, lodging-inclusive experience, and inclusive programming for visitors with complex needs.
• Common Ground Spirituality Center: A nonprofit retreat center offering wellness, spiritual, and educational programs on a rural multi-acre site. Comparable to Blue Lotus as a mission-driven retreat center bundling lodging, programming, and event-based community engagement.
• Sky's the Limit Fund: A nonprofit providing outdoor nature-based experiences for children and young adults with disabilities. Directly comparable to Blue Lotus given its accessibility philosophy, outdoor recreation focus, and program-based nonprofit model.
• Sanctuary Retreat Center: A nonprofit retreat center in Wisconsin offering wellness, healing, and nature-based group programs. Comparable to Blue Lotus as a regional nonprofit retreat facility providing business, wellness, and community retreat programming.

Regional players

• Easterseals Wisconsin: Wisconsin affiliate of the national Easterseals network providing disability and accessibility services including camps and recreation. Comparable to Blue Lotus as a regional disability-services nonprofit with outdoor programming for individuals of all abilities.

Broad incumbents

• The Center for Discovery: A New York-based nonprofit providing programs and services for individuals with disabilities and complex needs, including nature-based and outdoor components. Comparable to Blue Lotus through its All Abilities service orientation and neurodiversity programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/BlueLotusFarmRetreatCenterWestBend
• Facebookfacebook.com/thebluelotuscenter.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-blue-lotus-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/thebluelotuscenter/?hl=en

Compliance1 record

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