Camp Blue Ridge (Conference Center and Retreats)

Worth knowing

• Residential groups of 50 to 425 can book; smaller groups are asked to call first.
• Lodging is a mix of air-conditioned cabins that can be heated, a lodge with seven private suites, and a private campground.
• The dining hall seats 400 at a formal dinner, and the auditorium also seats 400.
• Two spring-fed lakes, a heated pool and about 10 miles of trails are on site.
• One all-inclusive rate covers beds, meals, meeting rooms and fields, but no prices are posted.

What the operator states

Sleeps

Conference page says it hosts residential or non-residential groups of 50-425; groups under 50 should call. No bed count is published.

Meals and dining

10,000 sq ft dining hall seats up to 400 for a formal dinner or 500 less formally; meal plans are customized, including vegan, vegetarian and religious needs; snacks between meals.

Meeting space

Four breakout rooms (10 to 75 people), air-conditioned auditorium seating 400 with stage and A/V, 9,000 sq ft gym, dance studio, fitness center, arts and crafts building, amphitheater seating 400.

Outdoors

Two spring-fed lakes, heated pool, 50-foot climbing wall, low ropes course, about 10 miles of trails, archery, disc golf, lakefront and mountaintop campfire circles.

Season

Summer camp site; the retreat pages do not state rental months.

Group rules

One rate covers lodging, meals, meeting places and fields; packages are custom.

Ask before you book

Built from what the operator's page left open when we checked.

1. Is your stated capacity the permitted occupancy, or a count of every bed and sofa?
2. Is there a kitchen your group can use, and how many people can it feed at once?
3. Can a church bus or coach reach the building, and how many cars fit?
4. Which rooms and bathrooms work for a wheelchair or walker?
5. Are pets allowed?
6. Is alcohol allowed on the property?
7. What is the minimum stay?
8. What is the full price, with cleaning fees and taxes?

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