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Daniel C. Gainey Conference Center

The Gainey Conference Center of the University of St. Thomas is a full-service conference and retreat facility located in Owatonna, Minnesota*. 

At the Gainey Center your group will receive contemporary meeting space, comfortable lodging, classic cuisine and personal service with an exclusive use option.  Customize your event from the essential to the elegant. 

Your corporate or nonprofit group may utilize the Center’s facilities for training seminars, leadership development conferences, executive meetings, sales strengthening, strategic planning retreats and building team camaraderie. 

Host your next wedding, banquet, special event or spiritual retreat in the historic Gainey home for a unique setting.

Please explore the rest of our website and discover the many meeting packages and event services we offer.