Accomodations
Accommodations
Bethany Lodge with an overflow duplex cabin (Faith), Hope and Love cabins, and Salem House are all located on approximately 150 acres called The Close Retreat Center. The retreat is designed and operated to accommodate 1-28 people so that retreatants can experience God and His creation in a deep and personal way. A glass gable chapel (The Chapel Of The Broken Vessel) is located on the property for prayer, worship, or meditation, and Weddings*.
Bethany Lodge - Faith Cabin
On a wooded hill overlooking Cold Springs Lake and distant hills is Bethany Lodge. The lodge will sleep up to (13) people. It includes five bedrooms with twin beds in each. Two bedrooms have full private baths. Two bedrooms (on the lower level) share a full bath while a bedroom (on the upper level) shares a full bathroom with the commons area. In three bedrooms, twins can be made into a King bed upon request. The lodge also accommodates 30+ for meetings. Bethany has a small library, a large kitchen/dining area, and spacious meeting rooms. The basement features a flat screen television for presentations**. For winter months, it is heated with propane gas heaters and a central fireplace. It is also air conditioned for Summer use.
There is an accompanying overflow cabin, (Faith), that sleeps up to two in each of two separate bedrooms. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and has a private screened porch with views of the lake and meadows. The two bedrooms can be connected (as for a family), through a shared lockable door.
You will need to bring: Drinking Water, Food, Personal Items
We supply: Linens, Pillows, Towels, Dining Ware, Cooking utensils
Cost:
Bethany Lodge - $595 per night + Applicable Tax (12 people maximum)
Faith Cabin (Side 1) - $50 per night + Applicable Tax (2 people maximum)
Faith Cabin (Side 2) - $50 per night + Applicable Tax (2 people maximum)
Hope and Love Cabins
In the woodland, fringing Cold Springs Lake and located down the hill from Betany Lodge are Hope and Love Cabins which sleeps up to 4 people each. Each cabin has one bedroom with twin beds that can be made into a King upon request with a full bathroom, living area, kitchenette, and dining space. There is a screened porch connected to the bedroom side of each cabin which has a private view of the lake and forest, Hope and Love also has a sofa bed for a small family, a propane heater for Autumn, Winter, and Spring seasons and air conditioning for summer months.
You will need to bring: Drinking Water, Food, Personal Items
We supply: Linens, Pillows, Towels, Dining Ware, Cooking utensils
Cost: $100/night + Applicable Tax for Hope Cabin
Cost: $100/night + Applicable Tax for Love Cabin
Salem House
Salem cabin is nestled in a secluded valley to the north of Cold Springs Lake. It can accommodate 4-6 people. It features a full kitchen and a dining area with a large screened porch overlooking a stream. Salem has one bedroom with a king bed and a full private bathroom. There is a loft with two twin beds. The living room has a full sleep sofa as well. The cabin also has a common 1/2 bath. It is heated with a propane heater as well as a wood stove and supplied with ample firewood in season. It has Air Conditioning for Summer months. Salem has a small library. The screened porch has a day bed as well as rockers and a dining table.
You will need to bring: Drinking Water, Food, Personal Items
We supply: Linens, Pillows, Towels, Dining Ware, Cooking utensils
Cost: $150 per night + Applicable Tax
Chapel
The Chapel of the Broken Vessel sits prominently nearby on the hilltop with a panoramic view of the gorge, distant hills, cabins, lodges, and the lake located in the center of the property. The chapel is a wood and glass structure which allows light throughout. Seating will accommodate approximately 30 people. The east glassed end of the chapel opens to view the Rockcastle River Gorge and the Cane Creek valley and a formal Carol Barr Memorial Garden. Retreatants can sit in study and contemplation among the beautiful Autumn colors and the muffled roar of the Rockcastle Narrows rapids.
You will need to bring: Personal Items
Cost: $1000 per Event + Applicable Tax
The chapel is free for any groups that reserve a cabin on the property.
Woodlands, dells, meadows, streams, and small lakes are within the property that makes up The Close. There are trails leading from the cabins and lodges to ridge top views, valley floors, waterfalls, and gorge overlooks. These trails also lead to connections to Forest Service trails descending into the Rockcastle River Gorge and surrounding forest land. Pines, Oaks, Dogwoods, Redbud, Serviceberry and many varieties of wildflowers color The Close throughout the year. Canopy trees create refreshingly cool spots while early wildflowers warm cool spring days. We invite you to experience the grounds during your stay to taste God's creation and His will for your life.
You will need to bring: Outdoor Apparel, Drinking Water, Personal Items and seasonal bug protection.
Appliance Considerations
There are very few electrical appliances here at The Close. Refrigerators, stoves, water heaters and room heaters are run on propane. There are wood burning stoves and fireplaces for additional heat as needed. However, we do have convenience of electrical use by way of generators at each building which will run small appliances such as hair dryers. Bethany will run larger appliances. Air conditioning is supplied at all cabins. Bear in mind that we ask that generators only be used as necessary, usually for lighting in the evenings until bed-time. There are candles, flashlights, and charged LED bulbs that can illuminate the buildings when the generators are not in use. Note: IF YOU REQUIRE CPAP, YOU WILL NEED TO BRING CHARGED BATTERIES SINCE THE GENERATORS DO NOT RUN ALL NIGHT.
Water Considerations
There is treated water on the property, fed to each cabin by way of cisterns. However, you will need to bring your own drinking water for your retreat. Bottled Spring Water is ideal for drinking and meal preparation.
Communication Considerations
Cell phone use is very limited here at The Close. You may get some service on ridgetops on the property and nearer to town.
Wildlife Habitat Considerations
Wildlife live and frequent the grounds. Bear, Turkey, Coyote, Bobcats, Deer, Geese, Ducks, Owls, Hawks, and a host of smaller game are seen on the property and throughout the surrounding woodlands. It is important that you keep trash inside or in the supplied trash canisters, never outside the cabins. Enjoy the wildlife from a distance.
In addition, there are a number of ticks, bees, and insects during the Spring and Summer seasons. If you have allergies, please bring appropriate medications as we are at least 30 minutes away from medical care facilities.
*For more information on events, please reach out to us directly.
**Please keep in mind there is limited power and no wi-fi available. You must have downloaded your presentations and bring appropriate adaptive cords. Please reach out with further questions.