The lodge operates as a full-service community hub with a dining room, banquet facilities, a members' bar, and an on-site golf course. Private event rentals accommodate reunions, fundraisers, memorial gatherings, and milestone celebrations. The kitchen handles group meals in-house, and the staff consistently draws praise for their attentiveness and warmth.
Golf at the lodge is a low-key, uncrowded experience suited to beginners learning the game or seasoned players who prefer a relaxed round over a packed public course. Elks membership itself unlocks a national network of charitable programs, youth scholarships, veterans' support initiatives, and local community grants, all backed by the B.P.O. Elks of the USA.
The lodge also functions as a meeting space for civic and charitable organizations in the Dowagiac area, making it one of the more versatile gathering spots in Cass County.