Atchingtan Learning Center
We are available – in season – for camping, celebrations, classes, nature retreats, and much more.
Atchingtan Learning Center is designed for People and Life….. And this is how:
- Camping with Electrical – 24x20amp circuits available for campers to use. There is a separate electrical meter for the site. For your event, you will sign an electrical usage agreement – we will show you the meter reading at the beginning and end of your event, and will charge based on your event usage. Prices vary, and are dependent on our utility company’s average billing.
- Camping without Electrical – Pick a spot and squat!
- RV Parking – The RV Pad accomodates 6 full size campers or RVs and includes 8x30amp circuits and 8x20amp circuits for RVs.
- Three Stall – Off Grid Shower System. A hot water on-demand shower system that is supplied by our well. The grey water is caught in collection pools underneath the shower, pumped out to storage tanks, then disposed of based on grey water management regulations. ONLY biodegradable soaps are allowed in the showers.
- Bathrooms – We have 2 porta potties on site. For additional needs, we work with Paul’s Portables in Sandstone, who provide and maintain portapotties. Standard and ADA portapotties are available. Pricing is dependent on the number of portapotties required, and for how long.
- Fresh Water – There is a filtered water source next to our washing up station. This water is good to drink.
- Washing Up Station – In front of the shower stalls is a sink for your washing up needs. Cold and hot non-potable water is supplied on-demand, and the grey water is collected using the same process as the showers.
- Central Fire Pit – We provide an in-ground fire pit, approximately 5 feet in diameter, for your nightly fire pit needs. The fire pit is surrounded by rocks from the property for safety. Firewood is available on request. Prices vary, based on the amount of firewood needed. The firewood comes from local suppliers to meet the firewood regulations of Aitkin County. You are not allowed to bring your own firewood.
- Fire Rings – Fire rings are available to rent for anyone wishing a small fire pit to cook on, or simply to have a fire on your site. Wood regulations are the same as for the central fire pit. Please note that all fire pits, central and personal, must have full water buckets for fire safety management: two for each personal fire ring, and five for the central fire ring. ALC will provide buckets and water and will ensure they are topped up daily. All fires must be attended by at least one person over the age of 18. Unattended fires will be extinguished by ALC staff without notice. Repeat offenders will have their fire rings removed at the discretion of the ALC staff.
- Trash and Recycling – ALC will provide trash and recycling containers for your event use. Depending on the size of your event, we may recommend a roll-off dumpster, and order it at your expense, and ask that you manage your trash accordingly. Recycling will be collected as the containers reach capacity. Recycling is mandatory at ALC please.
- Children’s Area – ALC has a play area for children. Limited, but within eye distance of the main site. Parents are responsible for their children at the play area. We ask that there always be an adult present at the children’s area during your visit.
- Telephone, Cell Phones and Internet Access – There is no telephone or Internet access on site. Cell phone reception is minimal, and dependent on the strength of your device and provider coverage. ALC will provide an emergency only phone number should a participant require it. ALC can also make arrangements to use the main house internet for those who urgently need to check in with family members, or those who require special needs.
- Disability Access – ALC is a raw site grounds and unfortunately unable to cater to wheelchair access at this time. We will be working on smoother paths in subsequent implementation phases. However, the grounds are flat, and those with disabilities are usually able to get around. Should you have special accessibility needs, please contact us. We may be able to supply them by the time of your event.
- Parking – Parking is available directly on site. During your planning sessions with ALC, we will recommend and designate a parking area. We ask that your participants unload, setup, then park their vehicles in the designated area and not use them on a daily basis during your event, to minimize wear and tear of the land.
- Entertainment – Should you require entertainment, ALC provides a 10 by 24 foot stage. Bring your own sound and lighting system.
- Recording – Recording? Seriously? Yes, ALC is at the same location as Rhythm Priest Productions. ALC has a way of bringing out the creativity in many, and should that happen during your event, Rhythm Priest Productions can either provide the full production recording studio, or remote recording directly on site. Now where else has that facility? Contact 320-233-0834 for more information regarding Rhythm Priest Productions’ recording services.
- Shopping and Supplies – The nearest shopping is located in Sandstone, approximately 20 minutes from ALC.
- Other Services and Supplies – ALC can supply some tables, camping chairs, BBQ, large party tubs, coolers, a freezer, and various other supplies. The pricing varies depending on your event needs, and can be discussed during the planning of your event.
- Off-Road Vehicles – To protect the land we ask that off-road vehicles such as ATVs and UTVs not be used unless specifically arranged with ALC in advance, or if required for special needs. ALC site vehicles will be used to manage the property needs for your event, such as maintenance, water supply, and grey water removal.
