Things to Do, Places to Visit
Explore our Unique History
Lone Tree Point
Hopevale Memorial Cathedral in the Glen
This replica of a chapel built by 11 American Baptist
missionaries in the Philippines during WWII is a
peaceful spot in the woods (located behind Kern
Lodge parking lot).
Lone Tree Point
Venture out to this quiet spot behind Roger Williams
Inn. It’s where our founder, Jessie Lawson, took
refuge from a storm in 1888. She returned later to
buy that land and 1,100 acres more to start Lone
Tree Farm.
Padelford Country Store
Our quaint Country Store is famous for its penny
candy: mini Tootsie ® Rolls in flavors of root beer,
strawberry lemonade, green apple, blue raspberry,
cherry, grape, fruit punch, strawberry, watermelon
and chocolate. Located in the campground, the
store also provides ice cream treats, camp supplies,
firewood, and an inviting front porch where you can
sit and relax while enjoying a sweet treat. (Open in
summer.)
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Chapel Car Grace
Beautifully restored Chapel Car
Grace was used for missionary
work in the west from 1914-46.
Includes a church which seats 50
in oak pews, a pastor’s bedroom,
living room, kitchen and bathroom.
Spurgeon Chapel
This historic chapel, built in 1904 as a root cellar
by the Lawsons, is perfect for quiet meditation and
prayer.
Troster Art Studios
At Troster Art Studios, you can work on your own
or get personal instruction in ceramics, china
decorating, jewelry making (cutting and setting semi-
precious gemstones or crafting jewelry with beads)
and stained glass. (Open in summer.)
Quiet Places
Our abundance of
inspirational places are ideal
for meeting in small groups,
contemplating retreat topics,
and being alone and quiet
within our 900 acres. Renew
and energize yourself by
walking the grounds, sitting
by the lake, climbing our
towers and visiting our other
spaces.
Judson Tower and
Prayer Towers
Climb 121 steps up Judson
Tower for a breathtaking view of
the lake and conference center.
There are also five smaller towers
throughout the grounds to explore.
Judson Tower
Memory Lane
Enjoy beautiful views of Green
Lake as you walk on Memory
Lane from Roger Williams Inn
to the Vesper Circle. Read the
plaques of those connected with
Green Lake who are honored and
celebrated here.
No Hurry Boat
A battery powered boat built for
Victor and Jessie Lawson in 1905.
Only two others like it were built,
one for Thomas Edison and one
for a Russian Czar.
Log House
The oldest building on grounds,
built in the mid 1800s, the Log
House is preserved as a museum
and welcomes summer visitors for
touring, candle making, quilting,
rug looming and stories. (Open in
summer.)
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