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About Sand Valley
- Location: Central Wisconsin, set among rolling sand dunes and lakes
- Total Accommodations: 114 guest rooms and cottages with 264 total beds
- Ideal Group Size: Best suited for retreats using 24+ rooms
- Seasonal Focus: October through April, ideal for off-site meetings, leadership retreats, and incentive-style gatherings
- Driving Distances from Major Airports:
- Madison, WI (MSN): ~1.5 hours
- Milwaukee, WI (MKE): ~2.5 hours
- Chicago O’Hare or Midway: ~3.5 hours
- Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP): ~3.5 hours
Accommodations
Sand Valley offers a relaxed, residential-style lodging experience that encourages connection while still allowing space to unwind.
- Guest Rooms: Single King and Double Queen options
- Suites: Varied accommodations that include the Wisconsin Suite (single king), Crenshaw’s Cabin (single king) and the Mammoth Suite (4-bedroom, single king en suites)
- Cottages: Two- and four-bedroom cottages that feature full kitchens, ample dining and common spaces, large bedrooms (single king en suites with private bath), laundry facilities, screened-in porches and firepits
- Estate Homes: Ranging from four to eight bedrooms, these homes boast elevated finishes, gourmet kitchens, living spaces and large bedrooms (with private bath), great for executive teams or VIP guests.
- Winter Comfort:Cozy interiors and lounge space great for gathering
- Indoor Options: Court Tennis, Gym, Locker Rooms, Golf Simulator (offsite location, transportation provided)
This mix allows planners to create layered rooming strategies for leadership teams, executives, and general attendees.
Meeting & Event Venues
Meetings at Sand Valley feel intentional rather than institutional, blending indoor venues with inviting outdoor-adjacent spaces.
- Total Event Spaces: Restaurants, porches, suites, cottages, and flexible gathering areas
- Largest Venue: Aldo’s Farm & Table with screened porch, accommodating up to 120 guests reception-style
- Breakout Options: Mammoth Suite, cottages, and smaller dining venues.
- Dining-Driven Events: Spaces are designed to transition seamlessly from meetings to meals
This setup works especially well for buyouts, strategy sessions, and multi-day retreats.
Unique Offerings (October – April)
Sand Valley excels at curated, seasonal experiences that bring groups together naturally.
- Winter and Shoulder-Season Activities:
- Fat tire biking, hiking trails, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing
- Curling, broomball, pond hockey, sledding, and tubing
- Wellness Experiences:
- Guided yoga, breathwork, and contrast therapy by request
- Massage services for individuals or groups
- Indoor Options:
- Golf simulator, gym, locker rooms
- Golf simulator, gym, locker rooms
- Food & Beverage Experiences:
- Wine tastings, bourbon tastings, private cooking classes
- In-cottage dining with themed, family-style menus
Everything is designed to feel elevated but effortless, perfect for planners looking for something beyond a traditional conference hotel.
