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Year-round · Groups of 8–120
Bring your group up the mountain.
Meeting space, lodging, and three hot meals a day, with a river running past the door. Publishable rates, real availability, and one person to talk to.
Who comes
Church groups, staff teams, family reunions, and everybody in between.
JRVC sits on 150 acres beside the Johns River, 20 minutes off NC-90 in Collettsville. The site is quiet enough to think in and big enough to spread out. Groups come for staff planning retreats, youth lock-ins, women’s and men’s weekends, family reunions, quilting retreats, weddings, and memorials.
We handle lodging, meals, and meeting space. You bring your people and whatever you came to do.
- Three meals a day in the dining hall, cooked on site by our kitchen staff
- Meeting space with tables, chairs, a projector, and central heat and air
- Lodging for 8 to 120, from modern accessible units to primitive outpost cabins
- Open year-round — every month except June and July, when summer camp takes the site
Rental rate summary
- Lodge Room (UCC)$80 /room /night
- Lodge Room (Non-UCC)$95 /room /night
- Mt. Zion Cabin (sleeps 12)$120 /night flat
- Standard Cabin (sleeps 8–10)$75 /cabin /night
- Tent / RV Camping$18 tent · $25 RV /night
- Dining Hall + Kitchen$160 /day
- Bridge Meeting Unit$135 /day
- Outdoor Chapel$500 /day
Plan your time in the valley
Find your retreat dates.
Explore the next twelve months. Individual spaces may still be available when another group is on site.
Availability is subject to confirmation. An inquiry does not reserve your dates. Dates use Eastern Time; a booking touching any part of a day is shown conservatively for that day.
Contact us to confirm availability.
- Open: available to inquire
- Limited: some spaces reserved
- Hold: contact us
- Unavailable: camp-wide booking
- Confirm: availability not verified
Choose a date to start your inquiry.
Request retreat datesWhat it costs
2027 rental rate sheet.
Straightforward flat rates per room, cabin, campsite, and facility — so your group, family, or church can budget before you call.
Overnight Accommodations
| Accommodation Type | Rate (per night) | Details & Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Lodge Room (Non-UCC) | $95 /room | Per room. Each room has a private bath. |
| Lodge Room (UCC Member) | $80 /room | Per room. For members of United Church of Christ congregations. Private bath. |
| Mt. Zion Cabin | $120 /unit | Flat rate for the entire unit. Ideal for larger families or groups. 3 BR, 2 BA; sleeps up to 12 in bunk beds. |
| Standard Cabin | $75 /cabin | Flat rate per cabin. Sleeps up to 8–10 guests in bunk beds, with shared bathhouse access. |
Camping Sites
| Site Type | Rate (per night) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Site | $18 /tent | Per tent. Access to shared bathhouse facilities. |
| Camper / RV Site | $25 /site | Per site. Includes water and electric hookups. |
Facility Rentals
| Facility | Rate (per day) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Hall | $160 /day | Includes use of the main hall and kitchen facilities. |
| Bridge Unit | $135 /day | A versatile meeting space perfect for workshops or gatherings. |
| Outdoor Chapel | $500 /day | Ideal for worship services, weddings, or vow renewals. |
A 25% deposit holds your dates. Final head count is due two weeks before arrival, and the balance is due on arrival. Cancellations more than 45 days out are refunded in full.
Upcoming retreats
Come on your own, or come with your group.
Alongside private group bookings, we run a handful of open retreats each year that anyone can register for individually.
Women’s Retreat
A weekend of renewal and rest for women of all ages — study, worship, fellowship, hiking, and meals you did not have to plan. From $185 per person, all meals and two nights included.
Dates for the fall men’s retreat are set each summer. Join the mailing list at the bottom of this page and we will send them when they are confirmed.
Check availability
Tell us about your group.
We answer every inquiry within one business day, with a quote and a hold on your dates. No obligation, and no one will call you twice.
- Call Kevin828-387-5736
- Camp office828-754-7067
- Emailkevin@jrvc.org
Questions groups ask
Before you commit.
Can we cook for ourselves?
Yes. The Boger Shuford lodge units and Mt. Zion Cabin have kitchens, and you can also rent the main Dining Hall and commercial kitchen for $160 per day.
What is the site like for someone with mobility needs?
The Boger Shuford units, Mt. Zion Cabin, both bathhouses, the dining hall, and the recreation room are accessible. The main site is on a slope with paved paths between the principal buildings. Tell us at booking and we will place your group in the most accessible lodging.
Is there internet and cell service?
The meeting spaces have wireless internet and the lodge has good coverage. Cell reception is limited on parts of the property and in the valley. If your group needs reliable connectivity, tell us and we will place you in the building with the strongest signal.
Can we hold a wedding or memorial service?
Yes, and the outdoor chapels are the reason many people do. The Outdoor Chapel is $500 per day for worship services, weddings, or vow renewals, and the Dining Hall & kitchen is $160 per day. Tell us what you are planning in the inquiry form and we will walk through space, seating, and lodging.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations made more than 45 days before arrival are refunded in full, including the deposit. Inside 45 days, the deposit is applied to a future booking within 12 months. Final head count is due two weeks out.