Retreat With Us
Lodging and Facilities
Cecil Lodge
This spacious building has 2 stories and 8 bedrooms; sleeps 45 people. Each story has 2 wings with 2 bunk-style bedrooms and a bathroom. There is a large kitchen, an upstairs common space that overlooks the lake and has access to a large back deck, and a downstairs common space that can accommodate a group as large as 60.
Nickell Lodge
Our historical Nickell Lodge is a 1 story structure with 8 bedrooms; sleeps 50 people. There are 2 wings; each wing includes 4 rooms with 4 bunks in each and a shared bathroom. There is a common space, a kitchen, a firepit, and a back deck overlooking the lake.
Owl Cabin
Cabin with a porch and breezeway; sleeps 40-46 people. On each side of the breezeway, there are 2 rooms with a bathroom in each room, (4 rooms and 4 bathrooms total in the building). Each room contains 5 bunks and 1-2 trundle beds.
Dining Hall
Multipurpose space for as many as 200 people in chair layout, and space for 75-150 people with tables and chairs layout. The space can be divided in half with a wall separator. Has a patio, a deck, and a set of bathrooms.
Programming
Lake
Small lake surrounded by nature, complete with dock and storage shed; canoes, kayaks, Corcls, and fishing poles are available. Personal floatation devices are provided. Lake and boating sessions include instruction and supervision by Cedar Crest Lifeguards.
High Ropes
A fun, challenging High Ropes course for anyone 11 years and older. The course includes a rock wall Climbing Tower, Giants Ladder, Vertical Playpen, Quick Jump and Giants Swing. Harnesses and helmets are provided. Instruction and facilitation are provided by Cedar Crest Staff.
A Low Ropes course is also available for use, which concentrates primarily on team-building activities that are much closer to the ground. All ages are permitted to participate.
Zipline
The newest addition to our programming opportunities! 300 yards (900 feet) long, two lines are available for an exhilarating ride across Cedar Crest's field. Helmets and harnesses are provided. Instruction and facilitation are provided by Cedar Crest Staff.
Archery
A 3-target firing range canopied by trees and designed for a safe experience. Compound and simple bows are available for use. Great activity for all ages!