The DeKoven Center

The DeKoven Center Set along Lake Michigan’s bluffs in Racine, The DeKoven Center’s 11-acre campus is a unique and versatile setting.

Whether you are looking to host a wedding, special event, retreat or spiritual gathering, we have just the space and services for you.

For friends of Sister Mary Letitia, here is the official information for the memorial service on Nov. 4th.
11/01/2021

For friends of Sister Mary Letitia, here is the official information for the memorial service on Nov. 4th.

Memorial Service 10:00 AM Thursday, November 4, 2021 at The Cathedral Church of All Saints 818 E. Juneau Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202. Inurnment Green Ridge Cemetery Kenosha, WI   Sister Letitia Prentice passed on to Eternal Life early on Sunday morning, November 15, 2020. She was born Charlotte Sea...

Join us next Thursday, February 25th!12:30pm-5:30pm at the Assembly Hall Save your spot here: bit.ly/realracine21
02/17/2021

Join us next Thursday, February 25th!
12:30pm-5:30pm at the Assembly Hall
Save your spot here: bit.ly/realracine21

✨Blood Drive 🩸hosted by Real Racine at the The DeKoven Center on Thurs., Feb, 25 from 12:30pm-5:30pm. Make your appt: bit.ly/realracine21

February is American Heart Month!  Did you know that regular blood donors are 88% less likely to suffer a heart attack? ...
02/06/2021

February is American Heart Month! Did you know that regular blood donors are 88% less likely to suffer a heart attack? Save lives and take care of your heart health at our next Real Racine Blood Drive on Thursday, February 25th from 12:30pm - 5:30pm.

Reserve your spot here: https://rb.gy/ywtgl6

02/05/2021

*Volunteer Opportunity*

Seeking tutors to assist group of students who are participating in youth programming hosted at the DeKoven Center.

*Looking for help with 5th-6th grade math*

M/T/Th afternoons. Contact Mike Townsend at [email protected] or 262-327-1865 for further details.

Icicles forming beneath the bell tower...and how gorgeous is the blue sky behind it! A peaceful moment before the next r...
02/03/2021

Icicles forming beneath the bell tower...and how gorgeous is the blue sky behind it! A peaceful moment before the next round of snow hits ❄️

Dreaming of warmer days and outdoor weddings during this winter snowstorm today... Several new options for covid-friendl...
01/31/2021

Dreaming of warmer days and outdoor weddings during this winter snowstorm today... Several new options for covid-friendly weddings this year (and beyond) including microweddings, outdoor celebrations, and elopements!

Contact the Special Events department at [email protected] for more information and availability!

The DeKoven Center is continuing to offer traditional wedding and reception packages year-round on top of new smaller options.

01/22/2021

Did you know that you can now catch virtual church services on Sundays? Join Pastor Merdis Hudson virtually in St. John's Chapel from her page, Clement Memorial AMEZ Church!

A peaceful evening view of St. Johns Chapel and the inner courtyard ❤️
01/19/2021

A peaceful evening view of St. Johns Chapel and the inner courtyard ❤️

2021, we're ready for you!  Introducing OUTDOOR tent receptions! Covid-19 or not, we have you covered!Situated between t...
01/19/2021

2021, we're ready for you! Introducing OUTDOOR tent receptions!

Covid-19 or not, we have you covered!

Situated between the East Hall, King's Way, and the Inner Courtyard, you'll have a perfect view of our beautiful gothic architecture, vibrant gardens, and even Lake Michigan!

Our new 30'x60' tent can accommodate up to 72 people while socially distanced, or up to 135 people under normal circumstances, with plenty of room for the bar, dance floor, buffet, and desserts!

Contact the Special Events Department at [email protected] for additional information and availability.

01/15/2021

Great news! SC Johnson, A Family Company has given us a $5,000 grant to support the YMCA Virtual Learning Center program that is being hosted here in the DeKoven Center Gym.

2020 was certainly a year to remember, and we are so grateful for and humbled by the kind words you shared that helped u...
01/13/2021

2020 was certainly a year to remember, and we are so grateful for and humbled by the kind words you shared that helped us to earn a 2021 Couples' Choice Award ❤️

We're looking forward to better days in 2021 and continuing to celebrate love!

If you haven't had a chance to share your positive experience with other couples yet, you can still do so here: https://rb.gy/o1zdjf

It's a great day to check out the outdoor art gallery, see how many types of footprints in the snow that you can identif...
01/09/2021

It's a great day to check out the outdoor art gallery, see how many types of footprints in the snow that you can identify, or just take in the gorgeous winter views!

Interested in displaying some outdoor art on our grounds? We'd love to hear from you!

Here's a photo from the The Journal Times from last week's Real Racine Community Blood Drive.  Did you know that your do...
01/06/2021

Here's a photo from the The Journal Times from last week's Real Racine Community Blood Drive. Did you know that your donation process now includes testing for covid-19 antibodies? That's just one of many great reasons to donate! (First and foremost being that you're saving lives, of course!)

Join us again on Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 12:30pm-5:30pm! You can save your spot here: https://donate.wisconsin.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/210243

https://journaltimes.com/finishing-a-donation/image_98c1f088-c97f-5f39-aff4-0a758a9c58cb.html

Brian O'Connell, Racine Unified School Board president, elevates his arm as directed on Tuesday morning after donating blood at Assembly Hall of the DeKoven Center, 600 21st St. The blood

"Resilience has long been a hallmark of The DeKoven Center’s 168-year existence, overlooking the lake at the south end o...
12/07/2020

"Resilience has long been a hallmark of The DeKoven Center’s 168-year existence, overlooking the lake at the south end of Wisconsin Avenue. And this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses in the hospitality industry to shutter, DeKoven has found new ways to reinvent itself and, once again, stand the test of time."

https://journaltimes.com/lifestyles/faith-and-values/community-newsletter-dekoven-center/article_021e1620-848e-557a-80c0-cd2dbe6ccf72.html

RACINE — Resilience has long been a hallmark of The DeKoven Center’s 168-year existence, overlooking the lake at the south end of Wisconsin Avenue. And this year, as the COVID-19

* AIRBNBS AVAILABLE * 20% off! *Whether for safe holiday travel, health and safety precautions, or a desire for a change...
11/25/2020

* AIRBNBS AVAILABLE * 20% off! *

Whether for safe holiday travel, health and safety precautions, or a desire for a change in scenery while you keep your distance from others, you may be looking for safe, local accommodations.

Whatever the reason, we'd like to help out by offering *20% off* your nightly rate if your reservation falls between now and December 31st. Mention this post when you complete your booking through Airbnb to receive your discount!

*Our staff follow all of Airbnb's increased cleaning and sanitation protocols, and you can rest assured that you are in a safe and well sanitized home away from home.*

Links to our listings below:

Apt 6: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/32611152?s=67&unique_share_id=af1ae913-0195-4734-94c3-495c42d94df5

Apt 5: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/38726029?s=67&unique_share_id=25cc22cb-4e3d-4fee-82b1-300b52948096

Wish you could spend all of your time at the DeKoven Center? Now you can! Recently updated, very spacious 1BR/1Ba apartm...
11/19/2020

Wish you could spend all of your time at the DeKoven Center? Now you can! Recently updated, very spacious 1BR/1Ba apartment - $900/month, includes all utilities! Lakeside views with the beautiful DeKoven Center grounds right outside your doorstep. Off street parking and on site laundry available. Unit is available immediately.

Call 262-633-6401 x101 for more information

With covid-19 cases reaching a sharp third wave, the holidays coming up, and college students coming home, we know how i...
11/17/2020

With covid-19 cases reaching a sharp third wave, the holidays coming up, and college students coming home, we know how important it is to have a safe place to maintain social distancing or to quarantine before safely visiting family or friends.

Our Airbnbs are a great option for this, and to help out at these difficult times, we are offering an extra 20% off the nightly rate for your Airbnb booking if your reservation falls between now and December 31st. Just mention this post when you complete your booking through Airbnb!

Our staff follow all of Airbnb's increased cleaning and sanitation protocols, and you can rest assured that you are in a safe and well sanitized home away from home. Check out our listings below:

Apt 6: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/32611152?s=67&unique_share_id=af1ae913-0195-4734-94c3-495c42d94df5

Apt 5: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/38726029?s=67&unique_share_id=25cc22cb-4e3d-4fee-82b1-300b52948096

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600 Caron Butler Drive (21st St. )
Racine, WI
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Set along Lake Michigan’s bluffs, The DeKoven Center’s 11-acre campus is a unique and versatile setting that offers nationally-recognized architectural treasures, gorgeous gardens, serene wooded areas and other distinctive spaces, ideal for everything from reflection to celebration.

Originally built as the Racine College in the early 1850s, the center’s quadrangle of American Gothic buildings features a full-service Retreat & Conference Center (Taylor Hall), where people of all faiths and interests come to renew mind, body and spirit. For weddings and other gatherings, The DeKoven Center also offers two reception halls with lakefront views (Great Hall and Assembly Hall), as well as the beautifully-appointed St. John’s Chapel and picturesque outdoor locales for ceremonies.

Visitors from across the country and around the world are drawn to DeKoven by its peaceful atmosphere and historic charm. Whether they come in search of respite, enlightenment or community, guests feel at home here, often returning year-after-year. And our staff strives to provide each one with the best experience possible.

Come, immerse yourself in all that is The DeKoven Center. Everyone is welcome