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PHOTOS
OF FACILITIES HERE
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LODGING, CAMPING,
PICNIC SHELTERS, CONFERENCE ROOMS,
FOOD SERVICES, AUDIO-VISUALS,
FURNITURE, POOL,
PROGRAMMING, HIGH
ROPES COURSE, OTHER
Contact Reservations
at: Camp Bethel 328 Bethel Road, Fincastle, VA 24090
Phone: 540-992-2940, Fax: 540-992-6498.
E-mail: campbetheloffice@yahoo.com.
A NOTE TO OUR
GUESTS:
Camp Bethel is
the outdoor ministry (camp & conference center) of the Virlina
District Church of the Brethren. Founded in 1927, Camp Bethel is
“sacred ground” for thousands of persons who found sanctuary in
these 470 beautiful, peaceful acres. Our primary mission is as a
Christian Summer Camp, so our lodging and bathing facilities are
rustic and simple. We welcome your use of our camp facilities
for your event. Take comfort in simplicity and bring a spirit
of self-sufficiency for your stay.
TERMS OF
USE:
Overnight Lodging
= 2pm-12noon. Day Use = 8am-5pm. Weekday Use =
Mon-Wed. Weekend Use = Thu-Sun. Please read
Notes on the back of this page. Deposits are noted in
each section and are required to reserve facilities and services.
Additional guidelines, policies and prices are detailed in the
RENTAL AGREEMENT and SPECIAL REQUESTS FORM of your reservation
packet. Creative arrangements are available for families,
week-end and week-long camps, retreats, conferences, banquets,
weddings and all your event ideas.
LODGING:
For all
lodging, the minimum deposit per night is required to reserve the
facility.
For locations, see site map.
|
FACILITY |
DESCRIPTION |
BEDS |
MIN. DEPOSIT |
PER PERSON |
|
Retreat Center
aka “HRC”
or Health & Retreat Center |
Comfortable 1970s lodge; sleeps up to 16 in 7 bedrooms.
Full kitchen (bring your own linens, dishes, cookware &
utensils), 30-person meeting room w/ fireplace &
amenities for a small conference; 3 tables; 20 padded
chairs. Each 2 bedrooms share a bath; 14 twin beds; 1 full
bed. Accessible. |
14 twin,
1 full.
(6 rooms
with
2 twin;
1 room w/
2 twin
& 1 full) |
Weekend
(Th-Su)
$240/night includes 8 persns
Weekday
(M-W)
$200/night
includes 8 persns |
Weekend
(Th-Su)
$30/night/person
Weekday
(M-W)
$25/night/person |
|
Heritage Lodge |
Our
largest lodge with four large bedrooms, each with its own
bathroom & showers. Large 60-person meeting room with
fireplace, couches & amenities; 6 large round tables; 60
chairs; piano. Full fridge in room 1; 2 sinks &
kitchenettes in meeting room; microwave; coffee maker.
Air-conditioned for hot weather; warm and comfortable in
winter. Partially accessible. |
56 bunks
(12-16 per
bedroom). |
Weekend
(Th-Su)
$500/night
includes 20 persns
Weekday
(M-W)
$400/night
includes 20 persns |
Weekend
(Th-Su)
$25/person/night.
Weekday
(M-W)
$20/person/night. |
|
A-Frame Lodges:
Bethel Lodge,
Pineview Lodge |
Classic
1960s A-frame lodges with 3 separated bedrooms each. Each
has a full kitchen, one full bathroom and comfortable,
eclectic couches. Bethel Lodge has the larger meeting
space, suitable for 20 with 2 meeting/dining tables, 12+
chairs. Heated for winter use. Cozy and comfortable.
|
12 each
in bunks. |
Weekend
(Th-Su)
$100/night
includes 4 persons
Weekday
(M-W)
$80/night/4 prsns |
Weekend
(Th-Su)
$25/person/night.
Weekday
(M-W):
$20/person/night. |
|
Cottages:
Blue
Birds’ Nest,
Carolina Haven,
Forest Lodge,
Wildwood |
Efficiency
cottages ideal for families, small groups or youth groups
year round. Each is equipped with a kitchenette, 2 full
bathrooms, 4 folding chairs and a small table, electric
outlets & attic fans. Heated for winter use. Forest Lodge
is a fully accessible cottage with 1 couch and 1 bathroom. |
12 each
in bunks.
(10 in
Carolina
Haven.) |
Weekend
(Th-Su)
$100/night
includes 4 persons
Weekday
(M-W)
$80/night/4 persons. |
Weekend
(Th-Su)
$25/person/night.
Weekday
(M-W)
$20/person/night. |
|
Comfort Cabins:
Daleville,
Friendship Haven,
Pleasant View |
Year-round, one-room cabins. Ideal for groups. Heated for
winter use. Electric outlets & attic fans. Next-door to
the Deer Field Center Bathhouse, Gym and Conference Room.
Pleasant View is a partially accessible cabin. |
12 each
in bunks. |
Weekend
(Th-Su)
$30/night
includes 2 persons
Weekday
(M-W)
$20/night/2 prsns |
Weekend
(Th-Su)
$15/person/night.
Weekday
(M-W)
$10/person/night. |
|
Seasonal Cabins:
Willoro,
Whispering Pines |
One-room
vintage cabins for warm weather use. Electric
outlets & attic fans; next-door to seasonal bathhouse.
Rustic & comfortable… maybe even classic? |
12 each
in bunks. |
Weekend
(Th-Su)
$10/night.
Weekday
(M-W)
$5/night. |
Weekend
(Th-Su)
$10/person/night.
Weekday
(M-W)
$5/person/night. |
|
Stone
HOP
Bunk
House |
Stone HOP
is a warm-weather bunk-house adjoining the House of Pillars
Conference Room. Stone HOP can convert into a meeting room
for 16-20. Electric outlets. Bathhouse within 50 yards.
Great porch & view! Accessible. |
16 bunks. |
Weekend
(Th-Su)
$30/night/2 persons
Weekday
(M-W)
$10/night/2 persons |
Weekend
(Th-Su)
$15/person/night.
Weekday
(M-W)
$10/person/night. |
|
Wilson Creek Adventure Village
(covered platforms) |
The “A.V.” includes two covered, open-air platforms, a
dining shelter and a fire circle, all tucked deep into the
forest by the clean waters of
Wilson
Creek.
Each platform sleeps up to 12; perfect for a rustic
youth/family camp-out. |
14
mattresses |
Weekend
(Th-Su)
$10/night.
Weekday
(M-W)
$5/night. |
Weekend
(Th-Su)
$2/person/night.
Weekday
(M-W)
$1/person/night |
CAMPING:
No deposit
necessary
for RV and tent
camping, but you must call ahead to reserve an RV site.
|
|
Call ahead
to reserve an RV site, (540) 992-2940. |
Weekday Fee (M-W) |
Weekend Fee (Th-Su) |
|
RV’s &
Trailers |
We have 5
full RV hook-up spots with shared spigots and several RV
camping areas with limited hook-ups & bathhouses. Dry-camp
anywhere! |
$10/night/site w/ full hook-ups (E,S,W); $8/night/site
partial hook-ups (E,W); $6/night/dry RV camping. |
$15/night/site full hook-ups (E,S,W); $12/night/site partial
hook-ups (E,W); $10/night/dry RV camping. |
|
Tents |
Tent
camping is popular in our Cave Trail Field with a seasonal
bath-house close by, or choose a remote creed-side area.
Tents are welcome anywhere! |
$5/night/tent anywhere on camp |
$10/night/tent anywhere on camp. |
PICNIC
SHELTERS:
(Available Apr 1 through Oct 31.)
Minimum deposit
is the fee per shelter per day.
|
NAME |
DESCRIPTION |
WEEKDAY
FEE (M-W) |
WEEKEND
FEE (Th-Su) |
|
Cave Trail Picnic Shelter |
80 persons; open air; 8 picnic
tables; small grill; fire pit; water; electric; bathhouse;
swings; horseshoes & pits; activity field; bring your own
charcoal. |
$50/day
includes up to 20 persons. Each person over 20 pays
$2/person |
$80/day
includes up to 20 persons. Each person over 20 pays
$2/person |
|
Shelter-by-the-Spring Pavilion |
130 capacity; screened; 13 large
picnic tables; 22-foot buffet table; small grill;
countertops; 2 full kitchens w/ stoves, fridges & sinks;
chest freezer; fireplace; bathrooms; electric; ceiling fans;
horseshoes; pond; bring your own charcoal. |
$80/day
includes up to 20 persons.
Each person over 20 pays $2/person |
$120/day
includes up to 20 persons. Each person over 20 pays
$2/person |
CONFERENCE ROOMS: Minimum
deposit is the fee per room per day.
Audio/visual equipment available; see below.
|
Ark
Conference Room |
Up to 30
persons; 2 couches; 2 tables; 20 chairs; piano; organ;
bathrooms; accessible. Price includes 20 persons. |
M-W =
$60/day; Th-Su = $90/day
Each
person over 20 pays $2/person. |
|
House
of Pillars Conf Room |
Up to 110
persons; 10 tables; 80 chairs; organ; couches; fridge;
bathrooms; water fountain; electric outlets & other
amenities; accessible. Price includes 60 persons. |
M-W =
$100/day; Th-Su = $150/day
Each
person over 60 pays $2/person. |
|
Deer
Field Conference Hall |
Up to 975
persons; 400 chairs; rentable stage & tables; bathrooms;
accessible; $200-$400 set up fee, depending on requested set
up. Price includes 400 persons. |
M-W =
$300/day; Th-Su = $400/day
Each
person over 400 pays $2/person. |
|
Deer
Field Meeting Room |
Up to 40
persons; 40 chairs; 4 tables; bathrooms; accessible. Price
includes 40 persons. |
M-W =
$50/day; Th-Su = $80/day
Each
person over 40 pays $2/person. |
ONLY AVAILABLE
MONDAY, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY: Minimum deposit is the fee per
room per day.
|
Ark Dining/Meeting Hall |
Up to 200
persons; tables/chairs; accessible; converts to dining
room. Air-conditioned during hot weather. Price includes
100 persons. Only available if no food services are
scheduled on requested weekday dates. |
M-W =
$150/day. Each person over 100 pays $2 per person. |
|
Bethel
Lodge Meeting Room |
Up to 20
persons; 2 couches; 1 bathroom; 3 tables, 20+ chairs. See
LODGING description. Price includes 20 persons. |
M-W =
$60/day. Each person over 20 pays $2/person. |
|
Heritage Meeting Room |
Up to 90
persons; couches; 6 round tables & 60 chairs; full fridge;
fireplace; bathrooms; piano; accessible. See LODGING
description. Price includes 40 persons. |
M-W =
$200/day. Each person over 40 pays $2/person. |
|
Retreat
Center Meeting Room |
Up to 30
persons; 3 tables & 20 chairs; fireplace; full kitchen;
accessible. See LODGING description. Price includes 20
persons. |
M-W =
$100/day. Each person over 20 pays $2/person. |
|
Stone
HOP Meeting Room |
Up to 20
persons; connected to House of Pillars; warm weather only.
See LODGING description. Price includes 16 persons. |
M-W =
$20/day. Each person over 16 pays $2/person. |
FOOD SERVICE & MEALS:
(Minimum 20 persons; if your group is smaller than 20, call (540)
992-2940 for options.) For meals, your minimum deposit is 50%
of the fees for your reserved meals. See our BANQUET FORM for
banquet prices, menu options and details.
|
Regular meal service (buffet style) & usual time |
Price per person |
Child 4-8 |
Child 0-3 |
|
Breakfast,
8:00am |
$8.00 per
person |
½ price |
free |
|
Lunch,
12:30pm |
$9.00 per
person |
½ price |
free |
|
Dinner,
5:30pm |
$10.00 per
person |
½ price |
free |
|
Self-Serve Snack Station in Ark, any time |
$3.00 per
person |
½ price |
free |
AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT &
FURNITURE:
Deposit is the fee per day.
Indicate all needs on Special Requests Form.
|
TV & VCR
or DVD |
Color TV
with 4-head VCR –OR- DVD plays most standard DVDs |
$40 per
day |
|
Sound
System “A” |
2 speakers
on stands, amp with 3 inputs, tape deck, 1 mic. + stand |
$80 per
day |
|
Sound
System “B” |
2 large
speakers (no stands), mixer/amp with 4 channels, 1 mic +
stand |
$60 per
day |
|
Sound
System “C” |
1
speaker/amp combo with 1 microphone + stand |
$30 per
day |
|
LCD
Projector + screen |
LCD
projector and 5’ x 5’ screen. |
$100/day +
$400
security deposit |
|
Extra
table(s) |
In
addition to number of tables listed in our facility
descriptions. |
$5 per
table. |
|
Extra
chair(s) |
In
addition to number of chairs listed in our facility
descriptions. |
$1 per
chair. |
SWIMMING
POOL:
(Available Memorial Day through Labor Day; weekends only from June
10-Aug 12), call for availability.
Minimum deposit
is the fee per hour.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by adult or older sibling.
|
If pool is already open to
public, $3 per person OR: |
0-2 hours |
2-4 hours |
4-6 hours |
|
Group of 1-20 persons: requires
only 1 lifeguard |
$60 |
$80 |
$100 |
|
Group of 21-35 persons: requires
2 lifeguards |
$80 |
$100 |
$120 |
|
Group of 36-70 persons: requires
2 guards + 1 deck |
$140 |
$180 |
$220 |
PROGRAMMING:
Deposit for programming is payment in full, since staff must be
hired in advance.
|
High Ropes
Course 4 hour experience: $30/person, 4-15 persons |
