Swedish for "Birch Grove at the Lake" or "Birch Forest by the Water,” Björklunden vid Sjön is Lawrence University’s 441-acre North Campus.

A sanctuary of peace and contemplation, Björklunden resides in picturesque Door County, Wisconsin and features meadows, woods, and more than a mile of unspoiled Lake Michigan shoreline. It is also home to a magnificent two-story lodge, a handcrafted wooden chapel, and a variety of other facilities available to the Lawrence community, as well as the public, throughout the year. 

Bequeathed to the university in 1963, Donald and Winifred Boynton’s beloved summer home now advances Lawrence’s commitment to challenging and illuminating education experiences. The idyllic second campus offers student-faculty weekend seminars and public adult-education seminars.  Björklunden also sponsors educational trips around the world.  

Visit us today to discover Lawrence's beautiful North Campus!

Björklunden | Lawrence University's Northern Campus

On the shores of Lake Michigan, just south of Baileys Harbor in Door County, Wisconsin, lies a campus experience that is truly unique.

Vacation with a Focus

Attend a seminar program or join a trip for a thought-provoking and relaxing vacation. All classes are led by Lawrence faculty and distinguished graduates.  

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Lawrence Student Weekend

During the academic year, Lawrence students gather in Björklunden for transformative weekend seminars.  

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Meet in Björklunden

Host your wedding or special event at tranquil Björklunden. Facilities are available for use by private, public and corporate groups throughout the year.

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Boynton Chapel during snowfall

The Boynton Chapel

Containing 41 hand-painted frescoes and numerous finely wood-carved furnishings, this handcrafted wooden chapel is modeled after the Garmo stave church at Maihaugen in Lillehammer, Norway.  

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Bjorklunden in winter

Support Björklunden

The Boynton Society provides vital operation and programming support that makes Björklunden’s distinctive educational experiences possible for Lawrence students and the general public.

Join the Boynton Society
Richard Warch Memorial Grove on Bjorklunden's grounds

The Memorial Grove honors the memory of Richard Warch, Lawrence University’s 14th President, whose vision and leadership helped make Björklunden the treasure that it is today.  

Guest house at Bjorklunden

A guest house at Björklunden.

Bjorklunden bench overlooking Lake Michigan shoreline by Rob Kopecky

Lake Michigan shoreline at Björklunden

Bjorklunden beauty with empty bench overlooking Lake Michigan by Rob Kopecky

The woods at Björklunden

Bjorklunden's great room

Great Room in Björklunden's lodge

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Björklunden in Winter

Experience Björklunden in winter! Our estate on the banks of Lake Michigan in Door County is a cozy place to dig deeper into your studies or bond with your team.