St. Iakovos Retreat Center

What St. Iakovos Retreat Center does

St. Iakovos Retreat Center (SIRC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit religious retreat facility affiliated with the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago, operating a 137-acre property in Kansasville, Wisconsin. The site sits on an 11-acre lake (Friendship Lake) with over 50 acres of pinewood forest, and provides named facilities including Tomaras Lodge, a Chapel, Log Lodge, Cottages, a Cafeteria, Infirmary, and Meeting Space, along with outdoor amenities such as lake and marina activities, sports fields and courts, and a working farm with animal petting.

The center's primary function is hosting overnight retreats, camps, faith gatherings, weddings, family reunions, corporate events, and community programs. It serves parishioners of the Metropolis of Chicago as its core constituency, while also accommodating corporate strategy sessions, family celebrations, and youth/sports groups. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the reservations office and a regional Midwest geographic footprint.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining facility rentals, recurring and one-time online donations (including small monthly tiers of $50-$100), a Debt Crushers mortgage-paydown campaign, structured naming opportunities at $50,000-$500,000 tiers, and planned giving instruments (wills, life insurance, donor-advised funds, real estate gifts). The center is actively fundraising to service facility mortgage debt and has no disclosed revenue, venture capital, or institutional investment.

Name

St. Iakovos Retreat Center

Legal name

St. Iakovos Retreat Center

Website

https://gosirc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St. Iakovos Retreat Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 137-acre religious retreat facility in Kansasville, Wisconsin, affiliated with the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago. It hosts overnight retreats, camps, weddings, corporate events, and family celebrations for parish and community use.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Retreat and Hospitality Services

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wellness Retreat Centers (Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness) (THAGAMAB), Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG)

Keywords

• Faith-based retreats
• Religious hospitality
• Retreat facilities
• Event venue hosting
• Summer camp programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansasville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Gifts: The center accepts online donations through its website, with options for one-time, monthly, quarterly, or annual recurring gifts. Donors can direct gifts to the Debt Crushers Fund (mortgage paydown) or the unrestricted annual fund.
2. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: The center offers planned giving opportunities including charitable bequests in wills or living trusts, life insurance gifts, donor-advised fund contributions, gifts of personal property or real estate, and community trust funds designated for the organization.
3. Naming Opportunities: Room and facility naming opportunities at various donation levels ranging from $50,000 to $500,000, including Balcony Loft Meeting Space, Upper Patio, Lodge Rooms, Dining Hall/Break out Rooms, Main Lodge, and Timber Wood Executive Cabin.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

St. Iakovos Retreat Center operates a 137-acre physical retreat and event facility in Kansasville, Wisconsin, hosting overnight retreats, faith gatherings, camps, weddings, family reunions, and corporate conferences. It provides lodging (Tomaras Lodge, Log Lodge, Cottages), worship and meeting space (Chapel, Meeting Space), dining (Cafeteria), basic medical care (Infirmary), and outdoor recreation (11-acre lake, sports fields, animal petting barn). The organization is supported through donations and planned giving programs.

Product overview

St. Iakovos Retreat Center is a 137-acre religious retreat facility offering overnight accommodations, event spaces, and recreational activities. The facility operates as a single-location physical venue with multiple named spaces including Tomaras Lodge, Log Lodge, Cottages, a Chapel, Cafeteria, Infirmary, and Meeting Space. The center provides outdoor activities including an 11-acre lake, sports fields, and a farm with animal petting. Additionally, the organization offers philanthropy services including an online donation platform, planned giving programs, and naming opportunities for donors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tomaras Lodge A lodge facility providing accommodation and event space for retreats and gatherings.
• Chapel A chapel facility for worship services and spiritual gatherings.
• Log Lodge A log-style lodge facility providing rustic accommodation and gathering space.
• Cottages Cottage accommodations for overnight guests at the retreat center.
• Cafeteria Dining facility serving meals for retreat guests and groups.
• Infirmary Medical facility for basic health services and first aid.
• Meeting Space Conference and meeting rooms for corporate events, workshops, and strategy planning sessions.
• Lake & Marina Activities An eleven-acre lake with canoes, paddle boats, and rowboats for group outings, plus fishing.
• Sports Fields & Courts Sports fields and activity courts for baseball, soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis, and horseshoes.
• Barn Visit & Animal Petting Farm experience with working fields and barn animals for educational visits and animal interactions.
• Online Donation Platform Online donation system allowing supporters to make one-time or recurring gifts to the retreat center, with options to direct funds to the Debt Crushers mortgage paydown or unrestricted annual fund.
• Room Naming Opportunities Naming opportunities for retreat center spaces at various contribution levels, including Balcony Loft Meeting Space ($50,000), Lodge Rooms ($100,000), Dining Hall ($250,000), and Main Lodge ($500,000).
• Planned Giving & Legacy Gifts Estate planning and legacy giving options including charitable gifts in wills, life insurance, donor-advised funds, and real estate gifts.
• Debt Crushers Campaign Fundraising campaign specifically for mortgage debt reduction for the retreat center.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Metropolis of ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe St. Iakovos Retreat Center serves as the official retreat facility for the Metropolis of Chicago parish community. The center is a ministry home for all parishioners of the Metropolis of Chicago, providing opportunities to grow closer to God and each other.
• Fanari CampminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to promote summer camp registrations and outdoor youth programming at the retreat center facilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sandy Cove Ministries: A non-denominational Christian retreat and conference center on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland offering lodging, conference facilities, and group programming. Comparable to SIRC as a religious-affiliated retreat host serving faith-based, corporate, and family segments from a single campus.
• Glorieta Camps (LifeWay): A Baptist-affiliated camp, retreat, and conference center in Glorieta, NM. Comparable to SIRC as a religious organization operating a multi-purpose retreat campus with lodging, recreation, and youth programs.
• Mt. Sequoyah: A United Methodist retreat and conference center in Fayetteville, AR offering lodging, meeting space, and assembly programming. Comparable to SIRC in mission and operation of a single denominational retreat campus.
• Lake Junaluska: A Methodist retreat and conference center on a mountain lake in western North Carolina offering lodging, worship spaces, and recreation. Comparable to SIRC as a lakeside denominational retreat campus serving faith-based, family, and conference guests.
• Montreat Conference Center: A Presbyterian-affiliated retreat and conference center in the mountains of western North Carolina. Comparable to SIRC in mission, denominational affiliation, and operation of a multi-building retreat campus hosting religious, youth, and conference groups.
• Ridgecrest Conference Center (LifeWay): A Baptist-affiliated retreat and conference center in Ridgecrest, NC operated by LifeWay. Comparable to SIRC as a large religious lodging and conference campus hosting church groups, conferences, and family retreats.
• Mo-Ranch Assembly: A Presbyterian retreat and conference center in the Texas Hill Country on the Guadalupe River. Comparable to SIRC in operating a multi-building denominational retreat campus with lodging, dining, and outdoor recreation.
• Kanuga: An Episcopal retreat and conference center in Hendersonville, NC with lodging, a chapel, meeting spaces, and outdoor recreation. Directly comparable to SIRC as a mainline denominational retreat center offering multi-day spiritual and group programming.
• Massanetta Springs Conference Center: A Presbyterian-affiliated conference and retreat center in Harrisonburg, VA offering lodging, dining, and program space. Comparable to SIRC as a denominational retreat center with lodging, meeting, and recreational amenities.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the Rockies: A large nonprofit family retreat and conference operation in Estes Park, CO with lodging, dining, and recreation on a sizable campus. Comparable to SIRC in operating large-scale nonprofit retreat and conference facilities, though broader and less faith-specific.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuyTwJtHriaTi_hxahrg2zw
• Facebookfacebook.com/GoSIRC
• Instagraminstagram.com/gosirc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st.iakovosretreatcenter

Compliance1 record

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