Looking for a unique setting for your next event?
Located on the scenic White River in the heart of Hamilton County, Teter Retreat & Farm provides a rustic backdrop for a variety of event planning needs. The facility can host gatherings, ranging from a few hours to a few days, including outdoor weddings, corporate outings, community group meetings, personal and group retreats, family reunions, and scouting events.
Teter Retreat & Farm is a ministry of Noblesville First United Methodist Church. The 120-acre property was donated to the congregation by Ruth Teter in 1981 with the request that it be developed into a church retreat and named in memory of the A.W. Teter family.
Facilities and amenities include:
- Teter Lodge with kitchen, fireplace, air conditioning & charcoal grill
- A four-unit cabin with private restrooms and showers
- Picnic Shelter
- Fire Pits
- Hiking & Nature Trails
- Working Organic Farm
- Hayrides
- Sand Volleyball Court
- Outdoor Basketball Court
- Ping-Pong Table
- Indoor Restrooms
- Wi-Fi
- Large Screen LED Television
- DVD Player
- Playground
- Cross Walk
- Peace Garden
- Ample Parking
- Scenic River Views
- On-site Caretaker
- Nearby Restaurants
Facility rental fees
| Lodge | $240 full day or $180 half day |
| Cabin units | $125 per night |
| Weekend package | $1200 Lodge and all four cabin units, Friday 3PM to Sunday noon |
| Shelter | $100 |
| Worship area | $75 |
Interested in facility rental?
Call 317-674-3264 or email at TeterRetreat@gmail.com.
More about Teter Retreat
Your rental helps support our mission to end food insecurity in Hamilton County. You are welcome to perform fun farm tasks with our volunteers, attend a summer outdoor worship service on Sunday morning, or simply hang out and enjoy nature and our other amenities. There are also a wide variety of other activities within short driving distances from Teter Retreat & Farm.
We are 20 minutes from Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center, 25 minutes from Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield, 5 minutes from Morse Lake, and 10 minutes from Koteewi Park. Koteewi Park features horseback riding, an archery range, zip lines, snow tubing, nature trails, bike trails, a canoe launch, and a Natural History Center.
Teter Lodge
Teter Lodge is a great place for off-site meetings, conferences team-building events & family reunions. The main floor can comfortably accommodate groups of 30 or less. The lower level dining room is a larger space and can accommodate groups of 50.
The Lodge features:
- Rustic Furnishings
- A Wood-Burning Fireplace
- Free Wi-Fi
- 55-inch LED Television
- Ping-Pong Table
- Small kitchen equipped with a full-size refrigerator, stove/oven and microwave.
Ruth Cabin
- Sleeps up to 28 people in four separate units
- We have four year-round suites in our log cabin-style bunkhouse that are open to guests
- Each bunkhouse sleeps 7 people (3 bunk beds made up of five single beds and one bottom double bed), has a private bathroom (sink, shower, flush toilet), a microwave, refrigerator, and a dining set
- Teter is a great place for large groups (i.e youth groups, sports teams, family reunions) to relax before the big game or simply connect with nature and each other
- Check-In Time: 3PM
- Check-Out Time: Noon
Picnic Shelter
- Equipped with electricity and picnic table seating for 75 people
- Available Monday-Saturday from 8AM-8PM & Sunday from noon-6PM
Other Outdoor Amenities
- 120-acre wooded property with walking trails and scenic views of the White River
- Wooded outdoor stage area with bench seating for 100 guests
- Working organic vegetable farm & 23-hive apiary (tours and volunteer opportunities available)
- Sand volleyball court
- Basketball court
- Playground
- Peace garden featuring native plants
- Fire pits
Outdoor weddings
Available for ceremonies up to 100 guests in the outdoor seating area on Friday evening, Saturday afternoon or evening, and Sunday evening. Rental includes:
- Use of the Picnic Shelter with electricity and picnic table seating for 75 people
- Use of Teter Lodge for dressing and wedding party hospitality
- Use of men’s and women’s restrooms in the barn and Teter Lodge
Wedding photos compliments of
Erin Hession Photography
www.ErinHession.com
Family reunions
(Friday-Sunday)
- Cabin bunkhouse accommodations for up to 28 people
- Floor sleeping space for an additional 24 people is available in Teter Lodge
- Nightly campfire, weather permitting
- Free Wi-Fi
- Check-In Time: 3:00pm on Friday
- Check-Out Time: Noon on Sunday
- Picnic Shelter and Hayrides are also available as add-ons upon request
Special Booking Policy
- If a member of the Noblesville First UMC congregation is booking an event for a private function, the member pays the full published rates
- NFUMC Ministry Groups & UMC Clergy may book the Lodge, Picnic Shelter, and Outdoor Worship Area from Monday to Thursday (non-holidays) for free (see cleaning fee for Lodge bookings)
- A $25 lodge cleaning fee is required
- Discounted groups may be rescheduled to accommodate full price groups
- Dates can only be guaranteed if full prices are paid
Cancellation Policy
- Reservation & damage deposit due at time of booking to hold a specific date
- Cancellation 30 days prior to rental date = 100% refund
- Cancellation 15 days prior to rental date = 50% refund
- Cancellation less than 15 days prior to rental date = 0% refund
Alcohol policy
At this time, no alcoholic beverages are permitted on the property.
Helpful Links
Interested in facility rental? Call 317-674-3264 or email TeterRetreat@gmail.com.
