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

A sanctuary of peace and contemplation, öܲԻ 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.  öܲԻ also sponsors educational trips around the world.  

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

Vacation with a Purpose

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 öܲԻ for transformative weekend seminars.  

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Meet in öܲԻ

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

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öܲԻ | AV'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.

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 öܲԻ

Annual gifts provide vital operation and programming support that makes öܲԻ’s distinctive educational experiences possible for Lawrence students and the general public.

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Richard Warch Memorial Grove on Bjorklunden's grounds

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

Guest house at Bjorklunden

A guest house at öܲԻ.

Bjorklunden bench overlooking Lake Michigan shoreline by Rob Kopecky

Lake Michigan shoreline at öܲԻ

Bjorklunden beauty with empty bench overlooking Lake Michigan by Rob Kopecky

The woods at öܲԻ

Bjorklunden's great room

Great Room in öܲԻ's lodge

Highlights & Features

Life at Lawrence

öܲԻ in Winter

Experience öܲԻ 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.