Recreation at Refreshing Mountain
Whether your group enjoys a nice quiet afternoon of fishing, or fun in the sun splashing in a swimming pool, Refreshing Mountain offers plenty of activities to help you relax, have fun, and enjoy time together. Each of the areas listed below are available for your retreat during your stay.
319Cafe and Gift Shop
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319Cafe and Gift Shop
Our cafe and gift shop offers souvenirs – shirts, mugs, thermos, and sunglasses- and taste bud satisfying snacks including paninis and a variety of beverages for your enjoyment. During the summer season, the store is open 11AM to 7PM Monday through Saturday and 1PM to 7PM Sunday. During the off season, the cafe is available upon request- advance reservations needed.
Community Outdoor Pool
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Community Outdoor Pool
Cool off in our near-Olympic size pool, open to the community Memorial Day to Labor Day (plus some weekends in May and September). Enjoy a 30 ft. water slide, diving board, wet playground, and spacious decks for sunbathing. Swimming activities are only permitted when a lifeguard is on duty. A one piece bathing suit is required for females (or an opaque t-shirt can be worn over a two-piece suit). For males, boxer-style shorts are required (no Speedos). Click the button for more information on our pool rules.
Playground
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Playground
Let the little ones burn off some energy in our wonderful play area. In addition to swing sets and sliding boards, they will enjoy forts to climb in and explore, natural landscaping which is ideal for games of “hide and seek”, and more. For the adults, we offer tether ball, shuffle board, horseshoe pits, and other items to enjoy in this area.
Gaga Pit
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Gaga Pit
Also known as “Israeli dodge ball” Gaga is a fun, fast game for all ages If you don’t know how to play, we have instructions posted on the side of the court. Jump in and have some fun. Our gaga pit is located in the center of the Retreat Center (between the bunks and the dining hall).
Outdoor Basketball
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Outdoor Basketball
Located near the camp pool, these courts are ideal for a pick up game of basketball or volleyball.
Baseball Field
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Baseball Field
Hit a home run on our large baseball/softball field, located at the center of our property. This can also be used for various other sports including Frisbee, soccer, football, bocci ball, etc
Sand Volleyball
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Sand Volleyball
The next best thing to playing volleyball on the beach, enjoy our well-maintained beach volleyball courts, located beside our baseball field.
Hiking Trails
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Hiking Trails
“Deer Print Trail” is a hiking excursion through the beautiful woodlands on our 80-acre property. A pleasant walk in any season, with close up views of plant and wild life, this trail offers a light to moderate 25-30 min hike. We are also a short drive from Middlecreek Wildlife Reserve , which offers hours of hiking and wildlife with a variety of difficulty levels.
Pond
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Pond
Spend a relaxing afternoon at our fishing pond, located at the southern end of our property. No license is required, but we do not supply any fishing equipment. We also ask that you follow “catch-and-release” fishing practices. If you’re not interested in fishing, there is a shaded walking path around the lake, providing a peaceful spot for a bit of exercise.
Campfires
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Campfires
Bring your group together around a campfire after a fun day of activities. We have a number of different sites available, depending on your group size. You can choose to set up your own campfire (you just need to purchase the wood for a nominal fee), or choose an option where we do all the setup including wood, kindling, and starter fluid. You just have to drop a match!
Gyms
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Gyms
If your group is in need of a large, indoor activity space, we offer two full-sized gyms on-site. Gym #1, located on the western end of the property, features a sport-court floor, motion-sensor lighting, a peg board, and equipment for volleyball, basketball, indoor soccer, street hockey, and other indoor sports. There is also bleacher seating and bathroom access.
The indoor climbing wall is also located in Gym #1, and can be rented as part of your event.
Gym #2, located on the eastern end of our property, features a hard carpeted floor, and equipment for volleyball, basketball, indoor soccer, street hockey, and other indoor sports. There is a second floor carpeted walking space encircling the gym for views from above.
Our game room with Foosball and ping pong is located adjacent from the main gym floor of Gym #2.
You must schedule use of gyms with the office. No one is permitted to be in the gym without it being scheduled for your group.
Outdoor Pavilions
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Outdoor Pavilions
Fire up the grille at one of our beautiful outdoor pavilions. Pavilion A , located on the western side of our property has lights, picnic tables for up to 200 guests, electric and water accessibility, and a fire pit. Propane grills are also available to rent.
Pavilion B , located on the eastern side of our property near our team building areas. This pavilion has picnic tables that can seat up to 50 guests.
Pavilion C , located on the western side of our property has lights, picnic tables for up to 80 guests, and electric and water accessibility. Propane grills are also available to rent.
