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Planning Guide ocoeeretreatcenter.com
Table of Contents Why Ocoee Retreat Center 2 Staff Profiles 3-5 Activity Offerings Water Activities 6 Land Activities 7 Camp Packages 8 Lodging Offerings Cabins 9-11 Bunkhouses 12 Meeting Space 13 Dining Offerings 14 Directions 15 Campus Map 16 Reservations & More Information 17 1
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Why Ocoee Retreat Center Ocoee Retreat Center is one of the top destinations for hosting group retreats and getaways in the Southeast. With ample on-site activities and offerings available, ORC provides endless opportunity to strengthen teamwork, enhance group communication and break boundaries through both land and water activities. Easy and convenient lodging and dining allows your group to focus more on fun and adventure and less on travel and accommodations.
Come to the Ocoee Retreat Center for a vacation your group will never forget. Located in beautiful Ocoee, Tennessee with easy access to the Ocoee River, ORC is a one-stop destination for groups looking to experience multiple adventures in one location.
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Eli Fowler / Director While a student at Emory University Eli spent his summers guiding rafts and teaching whitewater canoeing on the Nantahala and Ocoee Rivers. After graduation, Eli taught high school for five years in St. Augustine, FL and Denver, CO before transitioning back to the outdoor industry and managing an outdoor recreation facility in Andrews, NC. There he specialized in whitewater rafting and multi-day adventure trips for boy scouts. In addition to directing dayto-day operations at the North Carolina facility, Eli also managed the company’s operations at a camp in Copperhill, TN. This facility focused on multi-day adventure retreats for large groups, particularly church youth groups. Eli’s experience as a professional educator gives him familiarity with the group-leader’s perspective, and his experience with students helps him create successful group events. Eli’s energy and enthusiasm makes him a natural leader, and his conscientious managerial style impresses both clients and staff.
ELI FOWLER
Ocoee Retreat Center Staff
TOM BYRNE
Tom Byrne / General Manager Tom’s long history with Ocoee Retreat Center dates back to 1995 when he first visited as a guest. While earning a Communications Studies degree at the University of Kansas he spent his summers working at Ocoee Retreat Center, and upon graduating in 2005 Tom joined the Ocoee Retreat Center team full-time. Starting as an Activities Coordinator, Tom became General Manager in the summer of 2006. He has since overseen operations at Ocoee Retreat Center. Beyond managing the facility and its operations Tom develops close working relationships with group leaders, especially leaders of annual retreats. Tom is an outdoor enthusiast who has spent time rafting both the Grand Canyon and the Middle Fork of the Salmon.
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Ocoee Retreat Center Staff A native of the beautiful Ocoee area, Emily enjoys whitewater kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, and all other types of active outdoor recreation. After becoming an American Canoe Association-certified Whitewater Kayak Instructor in 2006 Emily found a love for teaching, especially with kids, and she primarily enjoys group experiences and achieving team goals. As a part of the Ocoee Retreat Center team Emily combines her passions for the outdoors, education and youth on a daily basis. As focused on safety as fun, Emily maintains a full Emergency Medical Responder certification with a wilderness-specific endorsement.
Zane Condo / Assistant Manager A native of nearby Cleveland, TN, Zane spent four years (‘98-’01) as an Ocoee Retreat Center activities coordinator for one of his first jobs.. He then earned a degree in Construction Engineering from East Tennessee State University and subsequently managed construction jobs all over the Southeast. Now back at Ocoee Retreat Center, Zane uses his engineering background to supervise the campus’s facilities, and he also assists in the day-to-day operations of the business. When not working Zane enjoys fishing—especially kayak fishing—and most other outdoor pursuits.
ZANE CONDO
EMILY DEATON
Emily Deaton / Assistant Manager
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Ocoee Retreat Center Staff WAYNE MARTIN
Wayne Martin / Maintenance Supervisor Wayne has been a part of Ocoee Retreat Center since the very beginning helping to build the first cabin on property over 18 years ago. Nobody knows ORC better, and as a certified electrician and HVAC technician Wayne is the go-to man when something needs to get done on campus. In his spare time Wayne enjoys golfing, rafting, hiking and softball, and he volunteers his construction skills for projects around the community.
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Activity Offerings
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Water Activities
Description
Individuals
25-99 ppl
100-299 ppl 300+ ppl
Off-Season
Crazy Lake
Enjoy the seven-acre lake filled with fun activities from canoeing and swimming to the gigantic lake blob and free fall lake slide. Spend your day cooling off at the water park featuring a fast 250’, fun water slide, a slippery and challenging water climbing wall, a splashy wave pool and a relaxing lazy river. Raft America’s favorite whitewater run with “One of the Best Outfitters on Earth”. The Middle Ocoee offers continuous, splashy Class III-IV rapids that are great to get a taste of what whitewater rafting offers. Choose the Upper/Middle Ocoee Rafting trip and add on the 1996 Olympic Course for an extra three miles of Class IV rapids to give you a full day of rafting adventure.
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Water Park
Middle Ocoee Rafting Minimum age 12 years old
Upper/Middle Ocoee Rafting Minimum age 13 years old
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Land Activities Description
Individuals
26-99 ppl
100-299 ppl 300+ ppl
Off-Season
Paintball
Take on the three-acre paintball complex that hosts two unique fields with barriers, trees, forts and lots of paint. We provide the masks, C02, paint, paintball guns and referee officials. Lead your team through the blindfolded swamp! The Adventure Race features a mud pit obstacle course, paintball target challenge, lake paddle and a raft jump. This makes for a great team building activity. Test your limits in the High Ropes Challenge Course with the breathtaking 1000’ zip line, climbing wall and giant swing. Develop teamwork, communication and problem solving skills while conquering the eight unique elements of the low ropes course. Combine the High and Low Ropes Challenge Courses for an extended time on the Challenge Courses.
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Gather around a flickering bonfire, tell stories, reminisce about the days activities and enjoy some toasty s’mores. Access other free and fun activities at ORC to round out a day of adventure.
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Adventure Race
High Ropes Challenge Course Low Ropes Challenge Course High/Low Challenge Course Combo Bonfire Basketball, Volleyball, Corn Hole, Frisbee, Hiking
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Camp Packages
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Required during the peak summer season, Camp Packages combine ORC’s activities, meals and lodging into convenient per-person deals. These packages guarantee an exciting itinerary that’s easy to plan and enjoy. Camp Packages are available in two-five night options. Pricing is based on group size and accommodations.
Camp Packages
25-99 ppl
100-299 ppl
300+ ppl
2 Night Camp Package
Lodges - $159.05 Bunks - $151.45
Lodges - $149.07 Bunks - $141.47
Lodges & Bunks $139.15
3 Night Camp Package
Lodges - $228.84 Bunks - $217.44
Lodges - $214.59 Bunks - $203.19
Lodges & Bunks $198.44
4 Night Camp Package
Lodges - $298.62 Bunks - $283.42
Lodges - $280.10 Bunks - $264.90
Lodges & Bunks $258.72
5 Night Camp Package
Lodges - $368.41 Bunks - $349.41
Lodges - $345.61 Bunks - $326.61
Lodges & Bunks $319.01
(Required May 23rd - August 10th)
• 2 nights lodging • 3 activities • 5 meals • 3 nights lodging • 4 activities • 8 meals • 4 nights lodging • 5 activities • 11 meals • 5 nights lodging • 6 activities • 14 meals
*Due to limited peak-season availability, groups of 1-24 should inquire by phone.
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Lodging Offerings Ocoee Retreat Center lodging facilities offer the perfect location for large groups to relax and gather after a full day of fun. Cabins are equipped with central heat and air, at least a partial kitchen and two bathrooms for convenience. Bunk Houses provide basic camp style lodging with comfortable ammenities for various group sizes. Most importantly every cabin and bunkhouse at Ocoee Retreat Center has a common area providing suitable meeting space for the group occupancy.
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Cabins Sugarloaf
• 13 Bedrooms • 6 Bathrooms • Lg. group room with stage (capacity 100) • Partial kitchen • Sleeps 92 ppl Individuals 25-99ppl 100-299ppl 300+ppl Off-Season
$1489.99 $1418.99 $1351.99 $1287.99 $1299.99
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Lodging Offerings
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Cabins Sunset
Lakeview
• 9 Bedrooms • 4 Bathrooms • Lg. group room • Partial kitchen • Sleeps 48 ppl Individuals 25-99ppl 100-299ppl 300+ppl Off-Season
$889.99 $846.99 $806.99 $767.99 $767.99
Poplar
• 4 Bedrooms / 2 Open Loft Areas • 2 Bathrooms • Lg. group room • Partial kitchen • Sleeps32 ppl Individuals 25-99ppl 100-299ppl 300+ppl Off-Season
$586.99 $561.99 $536.99 $511.99 $511.99
• 1 Bedrooms / Open Loft area with bunkbeds • 2 Bathrooms • Group Room • Full Kitchen • Sleeps 14 ppl Individuals 25-99ppl 100-299ppl 300+ppl Off-Season
$388.99 $370.99 $352.99 $335.99 $349.99
Big Timber
• 4 Bedrooms / 3 Open Loft Areas • 2 Bathrooms • Group Room • Partial kitchen • Sleeps 31 ppl Individuals 25-99ppl 100-299ppl 300+ppl Off-Season
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Cabins Cedar
Walnut
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Group Room • Full Kitchen • Sleeps 24ppl Individuals 25-99ppl 100-299ppl 300+ppl Off-Season
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Group Room • Full Kitchen • Sleeps 16 ppl $527.99 $502.99 $478.99 $455.99 $455.99
Individuals 25-99ppl 100-299ppl 300+ppl Off-Season
Mt. View
Stone
• 3 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms • Group Room • Full Kitchen • Sleeps 18ppl
Individuals 25-99ppl 100-299ppl
$428.99 $407.99 $388.99 $369.99 $389.99
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Group Room • Partial Kitchen • Sleeps 16ppl
$428.99 $407.99 $388.99
300+ ppl Off-Season
$369.99 $389.99
Individuals 25-99ppl 100-299ppl 300+ppl Off-Season
$388.99 $370.99 $352.99 $335.99 $349.99
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Lodging Offerings Bunk Houses
Chattooga, French Broad & Nolichucky • 2 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Living Room Area • Sleeps 26 ppl Individuals 25-99ppl 100-299ppl 300+ppl Off-Season
$406.99 $386.99 $368.99 $350.99 $350.99
Pigeon
Nantahala & Ocoee • 4 Bedrooms • 4 Bathrooms • Living Room Area • Sleeps 52 ppl Individuals 25-99ppl 100-299ppl 300+ppl Off-Season
$752.99 $716.99 $682.99 $649.99 $649.99
Cheoah
• 1 Room • 1 Bathroom • Living Room Area • Sleeps 20 ppl Individuals 25-99ppl 100-299ppl 300+ppl Off-Season
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$312.99 $297.99 $283.99 $269.99 $269.99
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Bathrooms • Large Meeting Room Area • Sleeps 104 ppl
Individuals 25-99ppl 100-299ppl
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300+ ppl Off-Season
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Meeting Space Big Frog
• Seating capacity 350 • Large Stage Individuals 25-99ppl 100-299ppl 300+ppl Off-Season
$429.99 $429.99 $429.99 $429.99 $329.99
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Old Barn
• Seating capacity 450 • Movable stage • High-speed internet • Live-streaming capabilities • Audio/visual hook up Individuals 25-99ppl 100-299ppl 300+ppl Off-Season
$629.99 $629.99 $629.99 $629.99 $429.99
Multi-cabin groups requiring more space to meet have two great options! Big Frog pavillion offers a large stage and can accommodate up to 350 people. Old Barn Pavillion hosts up to 450 people and has a movable stage, allowing groups to customize each event. Old Barn is also equipped with high-speed internet, live-streaming and audio-video capailities for full-scale live entertainment.
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Dining Offerings
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Ocoee Retreat Center’s two adjoining dining halls accommodate up to 450 people. The north dining hall also offers a raised stage perfect for speakers, banquets, awards ceremonies and most other programming. Every day groups find complete, buffet-style meals with youth-friendly menus in mind. And with advanced notice our food service professionals can accommodate almost any special dietary needs. Sample meals at Ocoee Retreat Center look like this:
Menu
Rotating Entrée Options
Breakfast $8.99 - Individuals $8.49 - 25-99ppl $7.99 - 100-299 ppl $7.49 - 300+ ppl $7.49 - Off Season Biscuits and Gravy
Lunch $8.99 - Individuals $8.49 - 25-99ppl $7.99 - 100-299 ppl $7.49 - 300+ ppl $7.49 - Off Season Hamburgers w/ BBQ Beans,Chips, Oatmeal Pie
Breakfast Burrito
Chicken Sandwich w/ Tator Tots, Vegetables & Ranch, Rice Crispy Treats
Pancakes & French Toast
Sloppy Joe, Pasta Salad, Tater Tots, Dessert Cakes Pizza, Salad Bar, Vegetables & Ranch, Fudge Rounds Deli Sandwich, Chips, Potato Salad, Cookies
Always Available with Buffet
Drink Options
Bacon Scrambled Eggs Grits Fruit Oatmeal Cold Cereals Orange Juice Apple Juice Milk
Lettuce Tomato Cheese Mustard Ketchup Mayo Sweet Tea Fruit Punch Water Orange Drink Lemonade
Dinner $8.99 - Individuals $8.49 - 25-99ppl $7.99 - 100-299 ppl $7.49 - 300+ ppl $7.49 - Off Season Spaghetti and meatballs with Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Brownie Pulled Pork BBQ w/ Shubert Rolls, Coleslaw, BBQ Beans, Banana Pudding Chicken Fajitas w/ Black Beans, Corn, Spanish Rice, Churros Fried Chicken w/ Gravy, Corn, Mashed Potatoes, Strawberry Shortcake Turkey w/ Dressing, Spring Steamed Vegetables, Apple Cobbler Salad Bar
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Directions
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From Chattanooga, TN (30miles)
I-75 North, take the exit for the Cleveland by-pass (exit #20). At intersection bear right and travel on by-pass for 6 miles to the Ocoee exit (Hwy. 64 East). Follow directions below.
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I-75 North to Chattanooga. Take the exit for the Cleveland by-pass (Exit #20). At intersection bear right and travel on by-pass for 6 miles to the Ocoee exit (Hwy. 64 East). Follow directions below.
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I-75 North to Cartersville Hwy. 411 North (#293). Travel on hwy 411 for approx 80 miles to Hwy 64. Turn onto overpass and travel to gas station. Follow directions below.
From Knoxville, TN (94miles)
I-75 South, take the exit for the Cleveland by-pass (exit #20). At intersection turn left and travel on by-pass for 6 miles to the Ocoee exit (Hwy. 64 east). Follow directions below.
From Nashville, TN (168miles)
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I-24 East to Chattanooga. In Chatttanooga take I-75 North to Knoxville. From I-75, take the exit for the Cleveland by-pass (exit #20). At intersectoin bear right and travel on by-pass for 6 miles to the Ocoee exit (Hwy. 64 east). Follow directions below.
From Birmingham, AL From US 64 Take Hwy. 64 East and travel 10 miles (cross over 411 Hwy.) until you come to a gas station on the right. Turn right at gas station onto Cookson Creek Rd. and follow for 2.5 miles until you see the Ocoee Retreat Center sign on your right. Turn right onto Sloans Gap Rd. and follow for 1 mile to the next Ocoee Retreat Center sign and turn left onto Hawkins Dr. Follow signs that lead you to the office
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I-59 North to I-24. Take I-24 east to Chattanooga. In Chattanooga take I-75 North, to the Cleveland by-pass (exit #20). At intersection bear right and travel on by-pass for 6 miles to the Ocoee exit (Hwy.64 East). Follow directions below.
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Campus Map Low Challenge Course Nolichucky French Broad Chattooga Pigeon
Nantahala
Bunkhouse Complex Big Frog Pavilion
High Challenge Course
Pavilions
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Poplar
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Lodges
Ocoee
Dining Hall
Entrance 64
Bunkhouses
Adventure Race
Old Barn Pavilion Mtn. View
Walnut
Big Timber Stone Sunset
Sugarloaf
Crazy Lake
Paintball Facility
Dead End Cedar
Lakeview
Waterpark 16
Reservations & More Information Thank you for considering Ocoee Retreat Center for your next Adventure Retreat. Almost all groups we work with has special requests and needs, so please feel free to call us at 800.864.2856 or send us an email at
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