Facilities designed with ministry in mind
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The Ranch

Where high adventure meets deep faith. Discover a sacred space designed to help your group disconnect from the noise and encounter the beauty of the Catholic tradition.

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Designed for faith and fellowship

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Explore our 300 acres of beautiful prairie, modern lodging, and sacred spaces. Take a closer look at how our facilities are purpose-built to support your next retreat.

  • Lodge-style event hall with stone fireplace, wooden beams, and multiple picnic tables. Cozy seating area with couches and armchairs near the fireplace, and large windows along one side of the room.

    Meeting & Event Spaces

    Versatile gathering areas for any group size, featuring our spacious Main Lodge, the scenic Apostles Lodge, and our massive indoor gymnasium, The Hangar.

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  • Interior of a church with an altar, religious icons, and a large crucifix hanging from the ceiling. Sunlight streams through tall windows, illuminating the space.

    Devotional Spaces

    The prayerful heart of the ranch. A beautiful 250-seat sacred space for Mass, adoration, and quiet reflection, alongside our scenic outdoor prayer trails.

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  • Living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table with a tile top, and a ceiling fan with lights. In the background, there is a dining area with a round wooden table and chairs, and a kitchen with white and black cabinets, white appliances, and wooden trim.

    Dorms & Lodging

    Comfortable cabins, cozy bunkhouses, and private leader suites offering the perfect overnight stay for groups of all sizes seeking a peaceful place to encounter Christ.

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  • Memorial site with a sign that reads 'Mary Star of the Prairie', a statue of Mary, and a bench on a grassy area with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.

    Grounds & Activities

    Nearly 300 acres of sprawling prairie, lush oak forests, and serene lakes perfect for canoeing, swimming, hiking, and encountering God in creation.

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Dormitory room with multiple bunk beds and wooden partitions
Living room with a gray sofa, a pillow, a coffee table with a tiled top, and a ceiling fan. In the background, there is a dining area with a round wooden table and chairs, and an open kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets. A door with a g
Indoor lounge area with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and rustic decor, including several sofas and tables.
Empty wooden bleacher seats in a gymnasium or auditorium with a sign displaying a prayer on the wall behind.
Crucifixion statue of Jesus Christ on a cross, with a sign above reading 'INRI'.
Colorful kayaks lined up on a sandy beach next to a calm river with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
Grazing horses in a grassy field with trees on the horizon during sunset.
Sign for Main Lodge with a welcome sign underneath, with a building in the background, trees, and a partly cloudy sky.
A dormitory room with multiple bunk beds separated by wooden partitions, featuring some black mattresses and a cabinet at the front.
People near a lake holding a kayak on a sunny day, with kayaks on the ground and trees in the background.
Interior of a church altar with religious icons, a crucifix hanging from the ceiling, and stained glass windows.
White flowering tree branches in front of a church steeple with a cross on top, against a blue sky.
Empty indoor gymnasium with polished concrete floor, high ceiling, basketball hoop, and various wooden structures and signs, including one labeled 'Camp Tekawitha' and another labeled 'black box'.
A park scene with a wooden bench in the foreground, a sign reading 'Mary Star of the Prairie,' a religious statue, lush green trees, and a blue sky with some clouds.

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We would love to hear from you! If you have any questions about Prairie Star, our facilities, or our programs, please don't hesitate to reach out. Fill out the form below with your details, and a member of our ministry team will get back to you as soon as possible.