Name: St. Francis Retreat Center
Address: 703 E. Main St., DeWitt, MI, 48820

Located on 95 acres of rolling hills and pine knolls. The Center has two buildings with workshops, meeting facilities, and accommodations for up to 150 people. Welcomes inquiries from sports groups.

St. Francis Retreat Center

WELCOME TO GREATER LANSING, MICHIGAN

The Lansing Sports Commission (LSC) is your resource for sports tournament and event planning in Michigan's Capital Region. As a full-service sports commission, we will work with you on every aspect of your event, as dedicated to its success as you are. Located in the heart of Michigan, Greater Lansing is convenient to reach and easy to navigate. Our region is full of well-equipped lodging, first-rate athletic venues, entertainment options for the team and so much more. No matter the size of your event or the sport you've come to play, the LSC is ready to help plan and support your event. Let's get started!

Lansing Sports Commission

In downtown DeWitt, Michigan, Tin Cup Cafe & Creamery offers a delightful selection of coffee, lattes, milkshakes, donuts, waffles, gelato, and ice cream.

Located at 121 East Main Street, this locally-owned establishment serves organic fair-trade brewed coffee and features a menu that includes hot and iced specialty lattes, all-natural lemonade, iced tea, coffee flights, and milkshakes. For treats, they offer donuts, bagels, waffles, smoothie bowls, and world-famous Palazzolo's Gelato. Some gluten-free and dairy-free options are available.

The Tin Cup Cafe & Creamery also has a Food Truck that can be booked for events.

Welcomes athletes, coaches, sports officials and their families.

Tin Cup Cafe & Creamery

We have the best pies in the country! Five of our delicious pies took home 1st place and the coveted Best of Show at the 2009 Crisco National Pie Championships / FOOD NETWORK Pie Challenge.  
Sweetie-licious is a charming bakery café with vintage ambience paired with delicious old-fashioned food. Our award winning baked goods, sandwiches, salads and quiches are the talk of the town-unbelievably delicious!

This establishment welcomes athletes, families and officials.

Sweetie-licious Bakery Café

Opened in the Spring of 2018, Looking Glass is Clinton county's first microbrewery, featuring hand-crafted beers, wines, meads, and hard ciders. Now offering a dinner service from courtesy of head chef Josh Moyer, that includes burgers, wings, flatbreads, and more. Order online https://orderstart.com/lookingglassbrewingco Located in a State-Registered historic building, with a seasonal outdoor Biergarten and future Rathskeller. Ten minutes from Lansing in the heart of downtown DeWitt, a lively and comfortable setting in a friendly, growing, and walkable community. Welcome! Please check the website for current operating hours. This establishment welcomes athletes, families and officials.

Looking Glass Brewing Company

\*\*Open Year-Round\*\* Serving Clinton County and the greater mid-Michigan area (DeWitt Golf Center is located 2 miles North of the Lansing Outlet Mall on Old 27) Golf Center, Driving Range, Practice/Chipping Green, Jr. Golf, Miniature Golf, Golf Lessons, Pro Shop, Club Repair and Ice Cream \*\*The Dewitt Golf Center is the only facility in Mid-Michigan with both a covered and heated tee driving range and golf simulators where you can play over 40 different courses from all over the world!!\*\* A great option to explore during down time between sports events.

DeWitt Family Golf Center

Lansing Urgent Care provides medical care for injuries and illnesses that are not life threatening such as colds, flus, cuts, fractures/sprains and infections. We offer high quality medical care from a compassionate and caring staff in a timely manner. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m and Sun. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and accept major credit cards. This establishment welcomes athletes, families and officials.

Lansing Urgent Care-DeWitt

**Extended Stay Comfort in Lansing**

Welcome to Lansing's newest extended-stay hotel, perfectly designed for business, leisure, and campus visits. Located at the heart of Eastwood Towne Center and just minutes from Michigan State University, our property combines comfort, convenience, and a wealth of amenities.

### **Suites to Suit Your Stay**

- **One-Bedroom Suites**
- **Two Queen Suites with Pull-Out Sofas**
- **King Suites with Pull-Out Sofas**
- **One Queen Suites with Pull-Out Sofas**  
  Each suite boasts a **fully equipped kitchen** featuring a full-size refrigerator, range, and microwave – ideal for longer stays.

### **Exceptional Amenities**

- **Complimentary Hot Breakfast**: Start your day off right.
- **Indoor Pool and Hot Tub**: Relax and unwind.
- **Outdoor Space with Grills**: Perfect for family gatherings or casual evenings.
- **Pet-Friendly Rooms**: Bring your furry friends along.
- **Accessible Suites**: Ensuring comfort for everyone.

### **Prime Location**

Nestled between Lansing and East Lansing, our hotel offers easy access to Spartan sports, Michigan State University, and a plethora of shopping, dining, and entertainment options at Eastwood Towne Center.

### **Extra Perks**

Enjoy **free WiFi**, and take advantage of our **grocery shopping service** to stock your kitchen.

Whether you're here for a weekend game or a month-long assignment, we provide everything you need for a comfortable and memorable stay.

**Book your suite today and discover why we’re the perfect home away from home in Lansing!**

TownePlace Suites - Lansing North

Mid-Michigan’s premiere semi-professional ballet company was founded in 1990 by Artistic Director Barbara Banasikowski Smith. The Greater Lansing Ballet Company has performed internationally, nationally and regionally and is also the community’s doorway to some of the world’s finest ballet dancers and instructors. A great option to explore during down time between sports events.

Greater Lansing Ballet Company

We are a family-owned farm located in Mid-Michigan, specializing in cut flower production and other seasonal crops. Visit our farm and you will find our Flower Shed, where you can purchase farm fresh floral arrangements, dried herbs, lavender, honey, fall mums, ornamental pumpkins, holiday wreaths, festive porch pots and more!

We also offer workshops such as wreath making and flower arranging.

Welcomes athletes, coaches, sports officials and their families.

Henningson Farms

Get tubbed at the Hot House. Hot House offers completely private indoor and outdoor theme suites consisting of hot tub changing area, shower and music. For larger groups and special occasions, we have a Tahitian-themed VIP suite with sauna, fireplace, TV, wet bar and entertainment system. Open seven days a week, walk-ins welcome. Gift certificates make special and unique gifts for any occasion. Beat the heat with our cool temperature tubs. A great option to explore during down time between sports events.

The Hot House

Granger Meadows Park is unlike any other recreational facility in the area. Designed to provide year-round use, the park offers winter activities such as cross country skiing and sledding, the traditional summer uses. The park has been designed to reflect the agrarian roots of DeWitt Charter Township. Rolling berms covered in natural meadow grasses, a small orchard, and the earth tone colors of the buildings all suggest you're still on the farm. The park is located near State and Wood Roads with access from Granger Meadows Lane. Granger Meadows Park is connected to Valley Farms Park by a lighted and paved trail. The 76-acre park includes recreational opportunities for everyone, including an adult softball diamond; an inline skating rink; 4,500' of mulched trails; a playground; lighted, paved barrier-free parking; a warming room; a natural ice skating pond; a basketball court; 9,300' of paved and lighted trails; three picnic pavilions with grills; barrier-free restroom facilities; a 70' high sledding hill with three slopes; and a koi pond. As the primary active recreation facility in the Township, the 25-acre Valley Farms Park includes both the Kramer-Ruthruff Area and the Township Community Center. Having undergone major renovations in the last few years, the complex boasts many recreational opportunities, including an adult softball diamond; two youth baseball diamonds; a basketball court; a sand volleyball court; two picnic pavilions; restroom facilities; horseshoe pits; a play structure; slides, swings & merry-go-rounds; lighted, paved barrier-free parking; picnic tables and grills; paved barrier-free pathways; and two multi-purpose fields (soccer or football). The Kramer-Ruthruff Area is a heavily wooded area, which includes a nine-hole disc golf course. The Township Community Center offers a facility for indoor recreation and meeting room accessibility. Valley Farms Park is located at the intersection of Brook Road and Wieland Road. A great option to explore during downtime between sports events.

Granger Meadows Park/Valley Farms Park

This is the location of the USAC .25 Midget Nationals. About 3 miles south of the I-69 and Old US-27 interchange. Or from Downtown Lansing, approximately 3 miles north on Larch Street also known as Business Route 27. This facility is great for tournaments and special events.

Capitol Quarter Midgets Race Track

The Mr. & Mrs. Bowling Tournaments are a series of four weekend bowling competitions in Michigan’s Capital City. Hosted at Royal Scot Golf & Bowl, these tournaments welcome both seasoned competitors and casual players for a fun, inclusive event.&#x20;

Enjoy a stress-free experience with everything you need to compete or cheer on your team, and explore Lansing’s vibrant dining, shopping, and entertainment scene during your visit. Whether you're aiming for the top score or just here for the camaraderie, these tournaments promise memorable moments on and off the lanes.

Mr. & Mrs. Bowling Tournaments

Get ready for the Mitten Kitten Tournament 2026 - Michigan's premier roller derby season finale! Watch some of the state's teams battle it out in a weekend of fast-paced, hard-hitting competition as they close out the 2026 season.

Whether you're a longtime derby fan or experiencing the sport for the first time, this is a weekend you won't want to miss.

[https://www.lansingsports.org/mitten-kitten/](https://www.lansingsports.org/mitten-kitten/)

Mitten Kitten 2026 Slash Up XIII

Join the **Midwest Fall Brawl Lacrosse Tournament**, the premier lacrosse showcase for boys and girls teams in the Midwest. Hosted at the state-of-the-art Hope Sports Complex in Lansing, Michigan, this **October 10–11, 2026** event features high-energy competition across divisions from U10 to Varsity.&#x20;

Boys divisions play three guaranteed games on October 11, while girls divisions compete in 8v8 small-sided matches concluding by 2:00 PM on October 10, perfect for homecoming festivities.&#x20;

Enjoy on-site vendors, certified officials, and direct access to college recruiters with recruiting packets available. Ideal for teams seeking top-tier competition and exposure in a fast-paced, well-organized tournament environment.

Midwest Fall Brawl Lacrosse Tournament

The **2nd Annual Comet Classic** is a collegiate bowling tournament hosted by The University of Olivet.  This one day event taking place at Royal Scot Golf & Bowl will feature approximately 30 teams.

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