Lynn Fuhrer Lodge

PLEASE NOTE: In accordance with Iowa State's response to COVID-19, the Lynn Fuhrer Lodge will not be available for reservations until further notice.

Reservations

• Fill out the reservation form to reserve the lodge for your recognized student organization or ISU department

• Recognized Student Organizations must also fill out the Event Authorization Form and receive approval before a reservation will be confirmed

• Please check the Lodge Reservation Calendar for available dates prior to submitting your reservation request

• Reservations should be made at least 72 hours in advance

• Max occupancy for this space is 40 people

• Only one recognized student organization or ISU department may use the lodge in a single day, with preference going to student organizations

• Non-ISU entities may not use the lodge

• ISU faculty, staff, or students may not use the lodge for personal use or for events that are
  primarily social in nature.

• Each recognized student organization or ISU department may use the lodge a maximum of once per week

• All reservations must be a minimum of 3 hours to use the lodge

• Once your reservation is confirmed, you will pick up the keys and access information from the ESOS, Memorial Union (across from Panda Express). Lost keys  and/or proximity cards will result in a $75 fine.

• All keys and access cards must be returned to the ESOS, Memorial Union no later than 5PM on the next business day following the reservation.

Amenities

• 7 rolling tables (30" x 72")

• 40 chairs

• 2 single seat soft chairs

• 2 microwaves

• Refrigerator

• Kitchen sink

• Kitchen does not include a stove, coffee maker, dishes or utensils

• Audio Visual cabinet with projector and screen

• Basic cleaning supplies

• 2 single person bathrooms

• Central Air conditioning

• Outside fire pit or indoor fireplace are not available for use

• WiFi is available inside the lodge

Usage Guidelines

• Groups that use the lodge will be responsible for cleaning up any food and beverages at the end of their event or meeting

• Groups must take trash with them after use of the lodge. Failure to clean up would result in a $50 fine.

• Groups may alter the room set but it must be returned to the original configuration before leaving.

• The lodge will be available for use between 8AM and 8PM, Monday- Friday; 9AM and 9PM Saturday- Sunday

• Approved food vendor or caterers are preferred, alcohol is not permitted

• The lodge is under 24 hour surveillance and has a full alarm system connected to ISU

• There is parking for only 6 vehicles by the lodge (2 handicap stalls directly in front) and an additional 4 vehicles off of Scholl Road. It is expected that participants car pool. Only able-bodied individuals can make it to the lodge from the parking lot off of Scholl Road.

• The fireplace in the lodge is decorative only and may not be used.

• Not abiding by the usage or reservation guidelines will result in a minimum $100 fine and loss of future access to use the lodge

Costs and Fees

• In lieu of a reservation fee, the following fees may be applied after your reservation if the usage guidelines are not adhered to:

  • $50 for failure to clean

  • $75 for lost keys and/or proximity cards

  • $100 for not abiding by all usage or reservation guidelines (may result in loss of future access to use the lodge as well)

Directions to the Lodge

• Ontario to Scholl Road, then turn right

• Scholl Road to Kingman Road, swing south, then turn left

• Go straight north, proceed across Amherst Drive

• Enter through the gate between the houses

• Once through the gate, the unpaved lane turns right (east) and then left (north) leading to the lodge

• There is paved parking to the right of the lane just before the lodge

• Do NOT use Minnesota Avenue to get to the lodge

Note: Minnesota Avenue is a narrow, steep road intended only for local residential traffic. Scholl Road is one block west of Minnesota Avenue and offers a more direct path to the lodge parking areas.

​Directions to the Additional Parking Area

• Ontario to Scholl Road

• Take the first right after Kingman Road

• At the opening continue straight to parking lot

• The lodge is a brief 5 minute hike through the woods