Gather Your Favorite People at The Barndo Retreat
The Barndo Retreat is a private luxury getaway designed for family reunions, wedding groups, Notre Dame weekends, retreats, and memorable vacations together.
Set on 2 secluded acres near Stone Lake, this spacious retreat comfortably sleeps up to 18 guests and features a heated indoor Sports Barn, private hot tub, fire pit, and inviting gathering spaces designed for connection, relaxation, and fun.
Whether you're planning a summer lake vacation, wedding celebration, golf getaway, Notre Dame game day, or simply a weekend away with the people you love most, The Barndo offers the perfect blend of comfort, entertainment, and privacy.
Why Guests Choose The Barndo
• Sleeps up to 18 guests
• Heated indoor Sports Barn for year-round fun
• Private hot tub and fire pit
• Just minutes from Stone Lake
• Dog-friendly
• Perfect for multi-generational groups
• Private setting on 2 secluded acres
• Plenty of space to spread out without sacrificing togetherness
Easy Lake Life — Just 3 Minutes Away
One of our favorite parts of staying at The Barndo Retreat is how easy it is to enjoy a full day at Stone Lake.
The newly improved beach, boardwalk, and public pier offer swimming, fishing, and beautiful sunset views just minutes away. Guests can rent kayaks, paddleboards, and pedal boats seasonally, or simply spend the day building sandcastles, enjoying the water, and grabbing ice cream nearby.
Stone Lake is known for excellent fishing, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and panfish. Bringing a boat? A public launch and boat slips are available nearby.
Enjoy the lake all day, then return to your private hot tub, fire pit, and peaceful retreat.
Heated Indoor Sports Barn (Year-Round Fun)
The Sports Barn is often the reason guests choose The Barndo — and one of the biggest reasons they return.
Your private, all-weather recreation space includes:
• Full pickleball court with paddles and balls provided
• Half-court basketball with basketballs provided
• Volleyball setup with equipment included
• Ping pong, cornhole, and family games
• Peloton bike and rowing machine
• Lounge seating and card table
• Open space for rollerblading and free play
Rain, snow, or late-night energy — the fun doesn't stop here.
Outdoor Privacy and Nature
Set on 2 peaceful acres surrounded by nature, The Barndo offers room to breathe, explore, and unwind.
Guests enjoy:
• Evenings around the fire pit
• Hot tub soaks under the stars
• Wildlife sightings, including deer and foxes
• Large open yard for games and outdoor fun
• Quiet mornings with coffee and birdsong
• Seasonal raspberries and blackberries along the property perimeter
It's the kind of place where both grandparents and kids feel completely at ease.
High-End Comfort Inside
Designed for both comfort and connection:
• Bright, open-concept living spaces
• Fully stocked kitchen with Nespresso coffee bar
• Comfortable gathering spaces for movie nights and conversation
• High-speed fiber internet
• Smart TVs throughout
• Thoughtful touches designed for families and groups
A true "everyone fits, everyone relaxes" retreat.
Sleeping Arrangements
Bedroom 1
• King Bed
Bedroom 2
• Queen Bed
Loft
• Six Full-Size Custom Beds
Living Room
• Queen Sleeper Sofa
Plenty of space for families, friends, teammates, and wedding groups to stay comfortably under one roof.
Dog-Friendly
Bring your furry family members along. With plenty of outdoor space and room to relax, The Barndo is designed for the entire family.
Unbeatable Location
Close to everything, yet peacefully private:
• 3 minutes — Stone Lake Beach, Pier & Boat Launch
• 5 minutes — Clisbee Park & Playground
• 7 minutes — Diamond Lake Golf Course
• 7 minutes — Diamond Lake
• 9 minutes — Marion Magnolia Farms
• 20 minutes — Swiss Valley Ski Resort
• 30 minutes — Notre Dame Stadium
• Under 2 hours — Chicago
Plus wineries, breweries, restaurants, ice cream shops, hiking, boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation throughout Southwest Michigan.
Perfect For
• Family reunions
• Wedding weekends
• Notre Dame game days
• Summer lake vacations
• Golf and winery getaways
• Church and ministry retreats
• Sports tournament weekends
• Winter ski trips
• Multi-generational family gatherings
Designed for Connection
The Barndo Retreat was created to bring people together.
Whether you're celebrating something special or simply escaping everyday life for a few days, you'll find plenty of room to spread out, unwind, and reconnect with the people who matter most.
From lake days and pickleball tournaments to fires under the stars and slow mornings with coffee, The Barndo is the kind of place where memories are made and traditions begin.