RETREATS AND CONFERENCES

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:

Of course, you are limited only by your own imagination -- if you have an idea for our property, give us a call!

 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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All-Seasons Accommodations

Click photo for more info	Building	Capacity	Meeting Space(s)	Accessibility
	Laurel Hall	53 - 54 (one twin-over-full bunk, 12 bedrooms)	One large, one smaller	Ground level entrance upstairs, one accessible bedroom and bath
	Main Lodge	40 (20 bunk beds in 2 bedrooms)	One large, one smaller (northwest wing of dining area)	Accessible meeting room downstairs, accessible toilet upstairs
	Jordan Lodge	12 - 17 (one  double bed, 3 twins, 4 twin-over-full bunks, in 6 bedrooms), efficiency	One small plus screened porch	Handicapped ramp to porch, 36" door into meeting room.
	Cabin 1	6 twin beds in 3 bedrooms	Small common room w/ efficiency	None at this time
	Cabin 3 & 4	12 each (5 single beds, on bunk bed per room)	None, use with alternate space	None at this time

• 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

• Large shelter with handicapped accessible restroom, water and electricity
• Adjacent playground
• Fireplace and grills
• Small shelter next to the showerhouse, electricity.

• 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.

CHAPEL AND LABYRINTH

A beautiful 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.  Renovated in 2008, the chapel now has two parking spaces for folks who cannot make the walk, and an improved trail provides access by golf cart or wheelchair to a handicapped accessible platform overlooking the worship area.

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
• Other huge fields suitable for team sports
• Recreation equipment: Balls, bats, bases, frisbees, etc
• Fishing is permitted (from the boats only.)

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