We’re on a mission to preserve, educate, and serve.

At Four Mounds, we build community through high-impact training and mentoring programs, and through the stewardship of our natural and historic site located high on the bluffs above the Mississippi River.

Restoring place, restoring people

Four Mounds is dedicated to building community.

The 100-acre Four Mounds site is nestled along the bluffs of the Mississippi River in Dubuque’s Driftless North End. Here, at Iowa’s last remaining “gentleman’s farm,” our team has created a home base and living laboratory for the groundbreaking HEART job training and education program. The site also features an Inn and Conference Center, community trails and gardens, and a challenge ropes course.

What We Do

Blazing Trails Through Collaboration

We are a product of strong partnerships. We achieve our vision of restoring place and restoring people with partners like Dubuque Community Schools, the City of Dubuque, and Northeast Iowa Community College.

Hands on paid training rooted in personalized mentorship.

A week-long nature immersion adventure for kids.

An outdoor team-building 
excursion for everyone.

Breathtaking views,
Midwestern hospitality

Experience a piece of Iowa history overlooking the Mississippi when you book at Four Mounds Inn & Conference Center. From a wedding with unparalleled views, to a romantic weekend getaway in our cabin – you’ll feel right at home here. And your stay with us means more – revenue earned from the Inn & Conference Center goes directly to fund our high impact education and mentoring programs.

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Make a difference at 
Four Mounds and beyond

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It is time to start planning for SUMMER DAY CAMP!!

Our friends at Team Building Blocks (The Ropes Course) are taking over the management of Adventure Day Camp. Learn more or register your camper(s) teambuildingblocks.com.