Every June and July, Fort Lewis College opens its scenic mountain-top campus in Durango, Colorado, to conferences, retreats, and professional gatherings of all sizes. With on-campus lodging, versatile meeting spaces, and dining services, coordinated by our Event and Conference Services team, we make planning your event simple and seamless.
Whether you're organizing a multi-day workshop, staff retreat, or educational program, Fort Lewis College is a destination that offers more than just a venue. Located where the desert meets the Rockies, FLC combines affordability, convenience, and inspiration:
- One-stop-shop event coordination
- Affordable packages for educational and nonprofit groups
- Largest indoor event space in Durango (Student Union Ballroom)
- ADA-accessible facilities with tech and AV support
- Group dining, catering, and summer residence hall lodging
- Friendly, experienced team to support your logistics
Note: The Community Concert Hall and Student Life Center (including the Climbing Wall) are booked separately.
Explore Durango
Your event attendees can enjoy more than just the view from our mesa. Take advantage of Durango’s natural beauty and cultural attractions, including river rafting and hiking trails, hot springs and mountain biking, archaeological sites and historic landmarks, and the iconic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.