ACCOmodations

Location
Deer Valley Ranch, Nathrop, Colorado near Buena Vista. A map will be sent with registration packet. Remembering that Jesus often retreated to the Galilean hills for time with God, we offer this retreat experience in the Rocky Mountains where we can glory in the beauty of God’s creation and renew our sense of holy vocation. Deer Valley Ranch is 21⁄2 hours from Denver International Airport and 2 hours from the Colorado Springs airport, but from either airport it is the first and second most beautiful drive in America!

Transportation
Participants will need to provide their own transportation to Deer Valley. We recommend members of the group share the expense of renting cars, preferably SUVs or Jeep Wranglers, as we will make at least two off-road trips. An updated registration list will be emailed to all participants on a regular basis so you can arrange to “car pool” to and from Deer Valley. Provide the Retreat Director with your flight arrival and departure times and he will include this on the registration list and help organize carpools. The sharing of costs for car rental will be determined at the retreat, so please bring extra cash or a check to reimburse the drivers who rent the cars. Approximate cost for shared car rental and gas: $100 per person for the week.

Communications
Cell phones do not work at Deer Valley. Pay phones are available in Centennial Hall, or you can drive a mile or two out of the canyon and get a signal. However, participants are encouraged to take advantage of being disconnected from the madding crowd for a week. Otherwise, this won’t be a retreat.

Lodging
Rooms are located in the main lodge. They are neat and clean. Retreat tuition is based on double occupancy. There is an additional charge for single occupancy. Each room has a private bath.

Food
11 meals are included in the retreat tuition Monday supper through Friday breakfast). Meals are
served both family style and all-you-can-eat buffet style in the main lodge. Special dietary needs can be accommodated if advance notice is given. Please indicate any dietary needs on the registration form.

Field Trips
Participants who rent SUVs or Jeeps will be asked to drive for these field trips: St. Elmo mining ghost town and abandoned Hancock Mining works, South Park City Museum in Fairplay, and Boreas Pass with optional trip to Breckinridge.