Lake Superior Design Retreat

AIA Minnesota's most unconventional gathering

An immersive experience that creates connection among designers, artists, and makers, this retreat moves you toward curiosity. It’s an annual renewal of inspiration that fuels creativity and creation! 

The Lake Superior Design Retreat (LSDR) is a unique event held each winter in Duluth, Minnesota. Since its inception almost 40 years ago, LSDR has been an interdisciplinary and rejuvenating event that explores design ideas and creative processes that push boundaries in the worlds of architecture, landscape architecture, planning, engineering, literature, craft, dance, music, the fine arts, the environment, and more. Come for inspiration, unexpected synergies, and camaraderie.

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Help plan the next LSDR! Bring your ideas and energy to the collaborative group that plans this great experience.

Questions? Ideas for speakers? Contact us!

Co-Chair

Jessie Bauldry, AIA

Co-Chair

Cole Strombeck, AIA

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Continuing Education Director

Deanna Christiansen, Hon. AIAMN

Public Outreach Manager

Ann Mayhew