1635 Amherst Drive Ames, IA 50014

Discover the Lynn Fuhrer Lodge, an ideal retreat nestled in a serene, secluded area between Veenker Memorial Golf Course and the Applied Science Center. Perfect for business retreats or small group gatherings, our lodge comfortably accommodates up to 40 guests. The lodge is open to the public, ISU departments and recognized student organizations. Enjoy many amenities on site while providing a productive and memorable experience for your guests. Book today!

Outdoor photo of the lodge

Kitchenette available for departments and organizations to use

The main room and meeting space inside the lodge.

  • As part of the reservation process, student organizations will need to receive approvals from their President, Treasurer, and Adviser to reserve the lodge.
  • Please check the Lodge Reservation Calendar for available dates prior to submitting your reservation request.
  • Reservations should be made at least 72 hours in advance.
  • Max occupancy for this space is 40 people.
  • Only one group may use the lodge in a single day, with preference going to student organizations.
  • The lodge is intended to host organizational retreats or business meetings and may not be reserved for personal use or for events that are primarily social in nature (e.g. birthday parties, holiday gatherings, etc).
  • Each group may use the lodge a maximum of once per week.
  • All reservations must be a minimum of 3 hours to use the lodge.
  • Once your reservation is confirmed, you will pick up the keys and access information from the Student Engagement office in the Memorial Union (across from Panda Express). Lost keys and/or proximity cards will result in a $75 fine.
  • All keys and access cards must be returned to the Student Engagement office in the Memorial Union no later than 5PM on the next business day following the reservation.

Monday - Friday | 8AM - 8PM

Saturday - Sunday | 9AM - 9PM

  • $35 for recognized student organizations
  • $100 for university departments
  • $350 for public rentals 

Additional fees may be applied after your reservation if the usage guidelines are not adhered to:

  • $50 for failure to clean
  • $75 for lost keys and/or proximity cards
  • $100 for not abiding by all usage or reservation guidelines (may result in loss of future access to use the lodge as well)

  • 7 rolling tables (30" x 72")
  • 40 chairs
  • 2 single seat soft chairs
  • 2 microwaves
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen sink
  • Kitchen does not include a stove, coffee maker, dishes or utensils
  • Audio Visual cabinet with projector and screen
  • Basic cleaning supplies
  • 2 single person bathrooms
  • Central air conditioning
  • Outside fire pit or indoor fireplace are not available for use
  • WiFi is available inside the lodge

  • Groups that use the lodge will be responsible for cleaning up any food and beverages at the end of their event or meeting.
  • Groups must take trash with them after use of the lodge. Failure to clean up would result in a $50 fine.
  • Groups may alter the room set but it must be returned to the original configuration before leaving.
  • Approved food vendor or caterers are preferred, alcohol is not permitted
  • The lodge is under 24 hour surveillance and has a full alarm system connected to ISU.
  • There is parking for only 6 vehicles by the lodge (2 handicap stalls directly in front) and an additional 4 vehicles off of Scholl Road. It is expected that participants carpool. Only able-bodied individuals can make it to the lodge from the parking lot off of Scholl Road.
  • The fireplace in the lodge is decorative only and may not be used.
  • There is no on-call staff support for IT or A/V issues. If you have any issues with the facility or audio-visual equipment, you will need to make it work as it is and email lodge@iastate.edu afterward so that we may have the issue fixed.
  • Reservation cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the reservation date in order to receive a refund of the reservation fee. No refund will be issued for cancellations made less than 48 hours from the reservation time.
  • Not abiding by the usage or reservation guidelines will result in a minimum $100 fine and loss of future access to use the lodge.