We started ElKen Retreat with the enclosed garage space that is connected to our home. About 5 years ago, we remodeled it, added a closet and bathroom. It was initially Jason's massage office, then our daughter's room and in October of 2018, we decided it was the perfect space for others to enjoy, thus ElKen Retreat was formed! With an exterior door and a solid door that connects to our home, the space is very private and we've seen our guests love it! A couple months later, at the end of 2018, we realized Jason's office (that we built behind our home in 2015) had extra space that we thought guests would also enjoy. So, ElKen Retreat pool house was formed with twin beds, kitchenette, private bathroom and sitting area in the front. We loved this so much, we decided to invest further in ElKen Retreat by adding on a new construction that would complete our back yard (for now!). The new construction has 3 rooms and a Gathering Place. One room is a king suite with a sofa sleeper and 2 rooms have 4 twin beds. We offer the entire property for retreats, such as scrapbooking and quilting, as well as the Gathering Place only for wedding showers, baby showers, graduation celebrations, etc. We are excited to see all of the fun that will soon take place in that space! We love hosting you!