
TENT CAMPING
If you prefer a more outdoor setting, tent camping is available for $15 per night per family campsite (up to three tents, one family) in the "Fort" next to the lake. It's a wonderful place to camp and there are sinks and bathrooms available, but no showers or electricity. You are welcomed to shower in the Conservatory dorms. Small BBQs are permitted if there is no fire ban. You may camp on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday night (Oct. 28-31).
RVs
For those who would like to stay in their RVs at the retreat, the rate is $20 per night and the price includes electrical and water hookups. Unfortunately, there is no dump station. You may park in the RV area on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday night (Oct. 28-31).
DORMS
We will have two dormitories available this year located next to the Music Conservatory. These are not dorm rooms but a number of beds placed in an open area. Males on the left side (called "Mens
Dorm") and females on the right side (called "Womens Dorm"). Each dorm has separate bathroom and shower facilities. The rate is $20 per person per night. Additionally, there are two counselor rooms with twin beds in each dorm with a shared private bathroom between the counselor rooms with a rate of $50 per night. Youth under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. The beds are twin size and you are required to bring your own bed linen and/or sleeping bags, pillows, and towels. Dorm beds and the counselor rooms may be reserved for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday night (Oct. 28-31).
PONDEROSA and HIGH CHAPARRAL LODGES
Two of our teaching facilities have four rooms each containing three twin beds and one bunkbed (twin up and down). The bathrooms and showers are public so we have assigned the Ponderosa for females only and the Chapparral for males only. The room rate is $60 per night (3 night minimum). You are required to bring your own bed linen and/or sleeping bags, pillows, and towels. Lodge rooms may be reserved for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday night (Oct. 28-31). Minimum three-night reservation required.
MOTEL ROOMS
We have two motel complexes on the grounds available to our students -- the Barn and the Alamo. Each room can accommodate more than one person, so it makes good sense to try and find a roommate to split your costs.
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Corral |
Feathered Nest |
Blue Bonnet |
Anglers Cove |
Club Loft |
Wranglers Roost |
COTTAGES
If you are looking for privacy and comfort, we have seven cottages located throughout the grounds but close to the class buildings. These are wonderfully decorated and are perfect for families or small groups. Each cottage has two bedrooms with one queen-size bed and two twin beds, kitchens and living room areas with TVs. The rate is $175 per night for the regular-sized cottages and $225 for the Red Brick cottage (our largest and most luxurious -- SEE NEXT SECTION). Minimum three-night reservation required. Cottages may be reserved for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday night (Oct. 28-31). The photos below are: outside view of two cottages, living room, kitchen and dining area, room with two twin beds, room with queen-size bed. Click on a photo to enlarge.
RED BRICK COTTAGE
Our most comfortable and beautiful lodging is the Red Brick Cottage. Like all of our cottages, the Red Brick has two bedrooms with one queen-size bed and two twin beds. The difference is the expanded kitchen with a dining area and a larger living room area with TV. The master bedroom is spacious with a view of the lake. Finally, there is a large deck surrounging the front of the cottage overlooking the lake. The rate is $225 per night with a minimum three-night reservation required. It can be reserved for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday night (Oct. 28-31). The photos below are: outside view of the Red Brick, living room, kitchen, room with two twin beds, room with queen-size bed, outside deck. Click on a photo to enlarge.
NEARBY MOTELS
If you would prefer to obtain lodging outside of the camp, there are several nearby motels both in Midlothian and Waxahachie. Click here to see outside accommodations.