Michindoh Conference Center has had a strong working relationship with Spring Arbor University for more than 15 years.  On June 1, 2009, Spring Arbor University became the recipient of Michindoh Conference Center, a legacy gift from the Orville D. and Ruth A. Merillat Foundation. For almost 100 years Michindoh has been providing programs and tools for building our youth, strengthening our families, and impacting our community.



Sitting on 250 beautiful acres of rolling hills, wetlands, streams, and a private spring fed lake Michindoh's property provides an ideal setting  for Michigan's premier Outdoor Education School. The O.E.S. program serves over 7000 students yearly from both public and private schools, providing tailored educational programs which meet specific academic benchmarks for Michigan and Ohio.



Michindoh's modern conference facilities offer a professional environment within the peaceful and recreational rich setting of the great outdoors.  Multiple meeting rooms for groups over 300, along with media rich break out rooms for smaller groups, allow Michindoh to serve groups of over 500 and/or multiple smaller groups.



Numerous recreational options including a multi-court indoor gym, a 320 ft waterslide, boating, high ropes course, team building, paint ball, sports courts, fishing, swimming, target sports, and our own program specialists, make Michindoh the ideal place to develop your own youth retreat/camp ministries.  Our staff can help you develop a dynamic life changing ministry at our facilities.  Whether you need little program development assistance or you need a complete program designed for you, Michindoh has the staff and tools for success.