Makemie Woods
offers an attractive setting for your next conference or retreat. We
can
serve up to 130 guests in seven winterized buildings, with flexible and
functional meeting spaces, great dining, and 275 acres of hardwood
forest,
a reservoir, and many recreation opportunities to explore and enjoy!
Our facilities are
available mid-August to mid-June to all groups
without regard to race, sex, age or national origin for the following
events:
- retreats
- meetings
- conferences
- picnics
- school trips
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- wilderness camping
- nature study
- family reunions
- training events
- environmental education
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Of course, you are
limited only by your own imagination -- if you have an idea for our
property, give us a call!
Through our diverse array of buildings and spaces, we can accommodate
up
to 130 overnight guests in winterized facilities, and house indoor
meetings
for up to 160.
Your group
can take advantage of our great hiking trails, boating
on the reservoir, swimming pool, ball-fields and courts. Or have the
whole
event outside, at our picnic shelters, family campsites, or outdoor
chapel!
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more info |
Building |
Capacity |
Meeting Space(s) |
Accessibility |
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Laurel Hall |
53 - 54 (one double bed, 12 bedrooms) |
One large, one small |
Ground level entrance upstairs, one accessible bedroom and
bath |
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Main Lodge |
40 (20 bunk beds in 2 bedrooms) |
One large, one smaller lounge style |
Accessible meeting room, downstairs, accessible toilet
upstairs |
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Jordan Lodge |
12 - 17 (one double bed, 3
twins, 4 twin-over-full bunks, in 6 bedrooms), efficiency |
One small plus screened porch |
None at this time |
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Cabin 1 |
6 twin beds in 3 bedrooms |
Small common room w/ efficiency |
None at this time |
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Cabin 3 & 4 |
12 each (5 single beds, on bunk bed per room) |
None, use with alternate space |
None at this time |
FAMILY
CAMPGROUND
- 16 beautiful wooded sites for tents, pop-ups, or small RV’s.
- Water hook-ups, some electric hook-ups, picnic tables
- Showerhouse with hot water and electricity
PICNIC
SHELTERS
- Adjacent playground
- Fireplace and grills
- Small shelter next to the softball field, electricity.
LONGHOUSES,
SHORTHOUSES, LAKESIDE CABINS
- Primitive screened wooden shelters generally used for summer
camp; also
available for fall/spring rental.
- Bathing/toilet facilities located in the showerhouse or the Main
Lodge.
- Bedspace: 80.
A beatiful outdoor chapel
overlooks the reservoir with seating for approximately
100 people. The chapel is a delightful 10-15 minute walk from the Main
Lodge on
one of the major trails. (Vehicle accessibility is limited.)
The Labyrinth is a circular prayer path that helps visitors focus on
their relationship with God. It is not a maze, there are no wrong turns
-- only a continuous path that brings the walker to the center. Ours is
a seven-circuit Cretan labyrinth. Click
for more labyrinth information.
- Swimming pool (mid-May - early September) Lifeguard required, can
be
hired
- Canoes and rowboats, release required, lifeguard required for
youth or
children without parental supervision.
- Hiking trails
- Campfire circles
- Volleyball court
- Basketball goal
- Tetherball
- Softball field
- Other huge fields suitable for team sports
- Recreation equipment: Balls, bats, bases, frisbees, etc
- Fishing is permitted (from the boats only.)
While
you are at
Makemie Woods, you and your group can take advantage of some excellent
educational
programming. We tailor each experience for your group and your
goals, and are ideal for school groups and home-schoolers.
Currently we offer programs in:
- Group Building
- Zip Lines
- Archery
- Reptiles, especially snakes
- Turtles, specifically Eastern Box Turtles
- Orienteering (using a compass)
- Spiritual growth using the labyrinth
- Canoe Instruction
Length of
program and fees vary according to your group, your goals, and the
availability of instructors. Please make arrangements well in
advance
by contacting our Program Intern,
Sherri
Egerton.
A sensational high and low ropes course is located at the College of
William
and Mary, just 25 minutes from the camp. The Makemie Woods Director,
"Mike"
Burcher, and Program Intern, Sherri Egerton, are qualified
facilitators for that course, and will be happy
to provide or assist with programming. They can also provide
challenging
group building programs at Makemie Woods. Please call for more
information.
Enjoy delicious home-cooked all-you-care-to-eat meals, with a variety
of
entrees, vegetables, desserts and beverages. Menus are planned
according
to the tastes of the group, if provided. We are delighted to
accommodate vegetarian,
diabetic, or other needs when requested. Please make these
requests as soon as possible, preferably when making your
reservation. Our kitchen staff is also delighted to prepare meals
for meetings, casual gatherings, or other single-meal events.
Last updated 3/10/08
