Set on 362 acres in the heart of North Carolina, Chestnut Ridge has been set aside as sacred space for Christian ministry since 1959. Renovations and care over the years has created a beautiful, warm, and inviting destination that continues to witness to Jesus Christ in the world. Chestnut Ridge is open year-round for individuals, families, and non-profit groups for teambuilding, training sessions, seminars, and planning retreats as well as personal getaways. Year-round lodging facilities accommodate up to 108 overnight and 300 or more day guests. Flexible reservation options provide event organizers with meeting space, dining, education, and recreation choices to create a wonderfully memorable experience.

Join us for free music on a warm, summer evening

What: Open-air music, tossing a frisbee on the lawn and enjoying a laid-back evening

When: Second Saturday of each month, June through September. Music starts at 7pm.

Where: The Pavilion at Chestnut Ridge

Cost: Free. There will be some sort of tip device to show some appreciation to the band.

Don't forget to bring a lawn chair and/or blanket. Heck, you can even bring dinner. This is a great way to spend a summer evening with the whole family and enjoy some good music.

What are Duskie Adventures?

Summer Camp fun all year long! The summer might be over, but the fun never ends! Join us for one of our Duskie Adventures! Duskie Adventures are weekend adventure trips for campers currently enrolled in 6th - 8th grade. Experienced campers and first-time overnight campers are both welcome to participate in Duskie Adventures. No prior experience is necessary for any of the trips. Renew old friendships from the summer and make new ones! Some of your favorite summer camp counselors will be back at Chestnut Ridge, leading some amazing trips to locations all over the state! Tell your church, bring your friends, but don't miss out on the Duskie Adventures!

Summer Camp Fun All Year Long!

The summer might be over, but the fun never ends! Join us for one of our Waterdog Weekends! Waterdog Weekends are weekend camps held at Chestnut Ridge for campers currently enrolled in 3rd - 5th grade. Experienced campers and first-time overnight campers are both welcome to participate in Waterdog Weekends. Renew old friendships from the summer and make new ones! Some of your favorite summer camp counselors will be back for the weekend, leading your favorite camp activities like hayrides, archery, the high ropes, canoeing, zipline and more! Tell your church, bring your friends, but don't miss out on Waterdog Weekends!

What exactly is a labyrinth? Unlike a maze, the labyrinth is unicursal, having a single path leading to the center with no loops, cul-de-sacs or forks. Labyrinths are described by how many concentric circuits or paths they contain. They can measure from a few inches to hundreds of feet wide.

The Chestnut Ridge labyrinth is 50-foot in diameter and located in our woods with a view of the lake.

The labyrinth  walk is available for prayer, meditation, contemplation or personal growth. It is popular with a growing number of people because of its simplicity and the ability to approach its paths on your own terms. There is not a "required way" to walk the labyrinth. The beauty of the labyrinth is that people can approach the experience in their own way.

We hope that you will consider spending some time during your next retreat or event in quiet reflection on the labyrinth.  Please take a moment to share your thoughts and prayers in the journal located in the information booth at the labyrinth.