Fireside
Lecture Series

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Join us for our Fireside Lecture Series 

Enjoy an all-inclusive weekend retreat at the beautiful Rockwell Lake Lodge located in Luther, Michigan. Each retreat offers topics and lectures presented by one of Hillsdale College’s outstanding professors. Guests will enjoy thought-provoking discussions, fine dining, luxurious accommodations, and fellowship with the professor and other like-minded guests—all within the safety, comfort, and warmth that the Rockwell Lake Lodge and its staff offer.

ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICE 

$649 Per Person Double Occupancy 

$949 Per Person Single Occupancy 

*Registration is not complete until confirmation is received.

  • The History of Christmas (Dec. 5-7, 2025) FULL

  • C.S. Lewis and the Tyranny of the Experts (Feb. 20-22, 2026)

  • The Journalism and Novels of George Orwell (March 6-8, 2026)

  • Religious Toleration in the Roman World (April 10-12, 2026) 

  • The Making of the Atomic Bomb (April 24–26, 2026)

  • The Principles of the American Foundinge (May 22-24, 2026)

  • World Wars I and II Monuments (Sept. 11-13, 2026)

Space is limited, so reserve your place today!

The warm, 16,000-square-foot Rockwell Lake Lodge is located on a serene lakeside setting surrounded by northern Michigan forest and is located at the Hillsdale College G.H. Gordon Biological Station. The Lodge features ten expansive guest suites, full conference amenities, and onsite dining. Fireside Lecture Series guests have full access to the property’s beautiful lake, forests, and scenic walking trails.

Kris Healy
Manager, Fireside Lecture Series
(517) 917-6914
[email protected]

Featured Hillsdale Lecturers

The Fireside Lecture Series features expert Hillsdale College professors speaking on some of their favorite topics, to which they’ve each dedicated years of study. The series provides exclusive opportunities for educational sessions, group discussions, and one-on-one conversations with faculty members in an intimate, relaxed setting.

The History of Christmas

DECEMBER 5-7, 2025 (FULL)

Dr. Kenneth Calvert, Charles O. Lee, Jr. and Louise K. Lee Professor of History

C.S. Lewis and the Tyranny of the Experts

FEBRUARY 20-22, 2026

Dr. Jason Peters, Associate Professor of English

The Journalism and Novels of George Orwell

MARCH 6-8, 2026

Prof. John Miller, Herbert H. Dow II Chair in Journalism

Religious Toleration in the Roman World

APRIL 10-12, 2026

Dr. Ken Calvert, Charles O. Lee Jr. and Louise K. Lee Professor in History

The Making of the Atomic Bomb

APRIL 24–26, 2026

Paul T. Hosmer Associate Professor of Physics

The Principles of the American Founding

MAY 22-24, 2026

Dr. Khalil Habib, Allison and Dorothy Rouse Professor in Politics

World Wars I and II Monuments: An Overview of Monuments and Battles

MAY 30-JUNE 1, 2025

Dr. Thomas Conner, Professor Emeritus of History

ALL-INCLUSIVE PRICE

$649 Per Person Double Occupancy

$949 Per Person Single Occupancy

Bedroom at the Lake Lodge
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The Rockwell Lake Lodge

3943 N. Skookum Road
Luther, MI 49656

Kris Healy

Manager, Fireside Lecture Series

(517) 607-4288

[email protected]

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Hillsdale College

Founded in 1844, Hillsdale College is an independent institution of higher learning in Hillsdale, Michigan, dedicated to teaching the liberal arts. The College is convinced that these arts are the best preparation for meeting the challenges of modern life and that they offer to all people of all backgrounds not only an important body of knowledge, but also timeless truths about the human condition.

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