Facilities and programming are available to youth and adult groups. Our primary service is to churches that belong to the Richmond Baptist Association, but other groups are welcome when time and space allow.

For all groups, we offer adventure activities that include tower rappelling, cave exploring, canoe trips and low ropes course and other initiatives. Trained and capable staff lead all adventure activities. (Groups not wishing to participate in adventure programming are also welcome.)

Because of the camp’s proximity to West VA, some groups use it as a crash site after West VA skiing or whitewater rafting.

For retreat-mission project combinations, click on “Volunteer Opportunities.”

Facilities:

Lantern Lodge:
Lantern Lodge is a very large turn of the century house that has recently been renovated by many Camp Alkulana volunteers. The house has two and one-half baths, fully equipped kitchen, two sitting rooms and very comfortable bunk beds for 22 guests. The house overlooks a splendid view of the creek and the distant mountains.

Lantern Lodge:
(Prices below are for a 2-night stay)

• RBA Churches - $500
• Other Groups - $750

 

Main Camp:
Large kitchen, dining hall (multi-purpose room), bathhouse, and recreational lodge.  Six rustic, non-insulated (i.e., no heat) cabins sleep 8-10 people.  Three insulated cabins sleep up to 14 people each.  Therefore, during warm weather months, our rustic cabins alone can accommodate up to 60 people.  Add the insulated cabins to that, and we can accommodate groups as large as 102.  Add Lantern Lodge to that, and we can accommodate groups as large as 124 people.  During cool weather months, we recommend against using the rustic cabins.

Main Camp :
(Prices below are the minimal amounts of up to 20 people. Additional persons are $25 a piece.)

• RBA Churches - $500
• Other Groups - $750

 

** Please call for quote for stays longer than 3 days/2 nights **

 

Tent Camping:

• $100 per groups of 20

Adventure Activities

Cave Exploring: Come explore some local caves with our staff to guide you. This is not Luray Caverns! This is the real deal: exploration of a wild cave with helmet and flashlights--a once in a lifetime experience. $200 per group of 10 (or less) people.

River Canoe Trip: Enjoy a 3-4 hour trip down the beautiful Cowpasture River. Availability depends on river levels. $25 per person—minimum 10 people, maximum 24.

Tower Rappelling & Climbing: Enjoy our very own climbing and rappelling tower which features two 20-foot sides and a 40-foot side. $250 for up to 4 hours. $500 for 4 – 7 hours.

Low Ropes (Confidence) Course & Group-Building Activities: Team building activities work! Research proves that these activities can help improve the effectiveness of your group, whether it is a youth group or business group, a church committee or club. Our facilitators can custom design activities based on your group's needs. Let us help your group improve communication, supportiveness, and self-evaluation and have a great time doing it! $150 for a group of 8 to 12 people for up to four hours. $250 for a group of 8 to 12 people for 4 – 7 hours.

Hiking: Come enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery with a hike. We offer a variety (in terms of length and/or difficulty) of hikes to suit your group. Overnight Adventures: Looking for something more? We can make it happen! Backpacking trips, rock-climbing at Goshen Pass, and caving are all possibilities. $150 for a group of 8 to 12 people for up to four hours. $250 for a group of 8 to 12 people for 4 – 7 hours.

Food Service

Prices listed below are per meal. We will work with you to plan menus that best suit your group.

Food Service (per individual):
Breakfast or Lunch - $6
Dinner - $9

Groups are welcome to bring their own food and cooks, provided that they adhere to the kitchen policies and proceedures (whether they use the kitchen in the retreat house or the kitchen in the main camp).

If you are in the mood for something different, we can also provide your group with referrals for local caterers.

Deposits

Holding Deposit: A $250 deposit is required to secure your date(s) at Alkulana. This applies to all events (even day activities) with the exception of tent camping. Should your group need to cancel your event, this deposit will be refunded in full if your group cancels within 14 days of the event. The deposit will not be refunded if the event is cancelled less than 14 days before the event. The remainder of your fees (total amount minus the holding deposit) is due upon your arrival at Alkulana for your event.

Damage Deposit: A $100 deposit (factored into your overall cost) is required to pay for damages that might occur while your group is at Alkulana. This will also cover the cost of cleanup for whatever your group might neglect to do before leaving (see instructions). This deposit will be refunded to you (within 7 days) upon satisfactory inspection of the facility following your event. Please note that your group will be held responsible for any damages that are in excess of $100.

ALL PRICES ARE FOR 2009 ONLY