Fall Match Fundraiser

Join Us September 11 - 20, 2025
During Our Fall Match Fundraiser As We Raise $175,000!

Introducing Green Guardians: Empowering Neurodivergent Stewards, Protecting Nature, & Inspiring Community.

Help us launch a groundbreaking initiative to hire young adults with cognitive and intellectual disabilities & traumatic brain injuries for our Neurodiversity Apprenticeship Program, where they will serve as
land stewards of the Blue Lotus Center.

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Neurodiversity Apprenticeship Program

Our apprentices will help maintain trails, protect wildlife, grow native plants, cultivate gardens, and engage with our guests in meaningful employment all while gaining skills that will last a lifetime that they can utilize in other positions in similar fields.

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Business
& Wellness Group Rentals

Host your meeting, retreat or wellness event at Blue Lotus.

Nonprofit Group Outings

If you serve individuals with challenges, rent
Blue Lotus at a reduced cost for a fun, safe day
in nature.

Programs
Designed by
Blue Lotus

Blue Lotus creates programming for individuals and families.

+ Outdoor Grounds

Labyrinth

Wildflower labyrinth to meditate, pray, or enjoy a low sensory quiet zone.

The Pines Nature Play Area

Nature play area where you can build forts, have imaginative fun, and create in our nature kitchen/laboratory (coming soon!)

a bonfire with wood stacked up behind it

Bonfire Pits

Two fire pits - and a supply of firewood

A girl holding mallets in front of a musical instrument in a music garden

Outdoor Fun

Music garden, hiking trails, games, hammocks, accessible swings, adaptive bikes and more

+ Accessibility

All-Terrain Wheelchair

Explore the grounds like you never have before in our "Mars Rover" All-Terrain Wheelchair. Handles grass, hills, dirt paths and bumpy roads with ease.

Wispact Ability Corner

Need assistance exploring the grounds? Check out hiking poles, walking sticks, rollators, transfer chairs, sensory backpacks, or more from our new Ability Corner.

Accessible Trails

COMING SOON! Our new accessible trail around our little lake will be complete in Fall 2025. In the meantime enjoy our boardwalk with views of the water.

Swings

We have four different types of swings to fit many different types of bodies. The young and young at heart can enjoy a carefree day swinging through the air!

+ Water Recreation

young and old visitors enjoying the outdoor heated pool

Heated Pool (Jun-Aug)

In-ground pool, 3-5 ft deep with a chair lift, chairs on the pool deck for supervising or relaxing. There are also inner tubes, pool noodles, life jackets and beach balls

Accessible Changing Room

Changing room with ADA-friendly hydraulic-lift changing table, and a sanitizing station. Includes accessibility corner with mobility aids for our guests.

a group of people kayaking and canoeing on the lagoon

Boating

Single and double kayaks with paddles, canoes with oars, and pedal boats. We have life jackets for all ages and sizes

Fishing or Fish Feeding

An ADA-accessible pier with guardrails, fishing poles with bait and tackle, benches and chairs to just enjoy the view

+ Indoor Spaces

Pavilion

Accommodates 42 seated or 80 standing with eight rectangle tables, 50 chairs, Wi-Fi Internet, and presentation screen.

Restrooms

Accessible restrooms with showers

A/V Equipment

New 68 inch monitor ready to connect to your computer for presentations

Rainy Day Items

Board games, puzzles and a variety of arts and crafts supplies

+ Eating Facilities

a group of seniors all sitting in a row facing the lagoon

BYO Picnic Lunch

We do not sell any food on site, but you're welcome to BYO lunch supplies. Eat in the screen porch or use our picnic tables and chairs

Outdoor Cooking

You can use our gas grill and grilling utensils to do a cookout

Pavilion Kitchen

For indoor cooking (microwave, toaster oven, electric range & oven), add the kitchen to your rental

Kitchen Supplies

Included with a kitchen rental: tea kettle, coffee maker, carafes, some fridge/freezer space, dishes, cups and general utensils

Fall Match Fundraiser

Join Us September 11 - 20, 2025
During Our Fall Match Fundraiser As We Raise $175,000!

Introducing Green Guardians: Empowering Neurodivergent Stewards, Protecting Nature, & Inspiring Community.