Vermilion Park Inn in Soudan, Minnesota is a welcoming northwoods retreat where groups can gather, create, and focus—without the distractions of city life. With flexible meeting spaces, a dedicated craft room, and cozy guest rooms, it is an inviting hub for quilters, crafters, painters, writers, and small groups who want to get away and get something done.

Space designed for groups

The historic inn offers the comfort of a big, welcoming home with the convenience of an event venue. Groups can spread out across common areas, gather for meals, and still find quiet corners for one-on-one conversations or solo work.

• Multiple gathering spaces for meetings, breakouts, or informal hangouts.​

• Onsite parking and easy access just off the main road in Soudan.​

• A relaxed, homey atmosphere that helps guests unwind and settle in.

Lower level meeting and retreat space

The lower level of Vermilion Park Inn is tailor-made for retreats and working gatherings. It offers a comfortable, private area where your group can focus during the day and leave projects set up overnight.​

• Spacious classroom/meeting room with tables, chairs, and WiFi for workshops or planning sessions.​

• Adjacent community and party rooms that are perfect for breakout conversations, snacks, or social time.​

• A small serving kitchen and nearby restroom to keep everything convenient and self-contained.

A creative haven for quilters and crafters

For quilters, sewers, scrapbookers, and crafters, Vermilion Park Inn is already known as a Minnesota quilt and craft retreat destination. Groups appreciate having a dedicated space where creativity can flow—and where projects do not need to be packed away at the end of each day.​

• Dedicated craft room with individual workstations and ample outlets for sewing machines and tools.​

• Room for cutting tables, ironing stations, design walls, and shared supplies.​

• A quiet, Northwoods setting that lets your group focus, laugh, and create without interruption.

Inspiring setting for painters and writers

The same qualities that make Vermilion Park Inn ideal for quilters also make it a powerful retreat for painters and writers. The surrounding forests, nearby Lake Vermilion, and small-town calm give guests space to think, observe, and experiment.​

• Natural light and flexible tables for painting, sketching, journaling, or laptop work.​

• Easy access to trails, scenic drives, and lakeshore views that spark fresh ideas and imagery.​

• A peaceful atmosphere where writers can unplug from city noise and settle into deep-focus sessions.​

Plan your next group retreat

Whether you are organizing a quilting retreat, a crafting weekend, a painting workshop, a writers’ getaway, or a small planning retreat, Vermilion Park Inn offers the space and setting to make it memorable. Host your group in a place where creativity and connection come naturally, and let the quiet of northern Minnesota do the rest.​

Ready to start planning?
Contact Mary at Vermilion Park Inn to check dates, talk through your group’s needs, and begin designing a retreat that fits your vision. Give her a call at 218-753-2333 or email at mary@vermilionparkinn.com