Oak Lodge is our most energy efficient and structurally interesting building. The bedrooms are on one wing in a two-story building while the conference rooms, kitchenette and porch are all on a single story level in another wing of the building. Oak Lodge features straw-bale walls, radiant floor heating, and energy-efficient swamp-cooling which provides a welcome relief from the heat during warm summers.

Oak Lodge accommodates up to 36 guests, has 3 conference rooms, and offers the mostly lovely screened-in porch overlooking Toyon Lake. The kitchenette is centrally located and includes a sink, refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker. There are a total of 6 restrooms, 3 upstairs and 3 downstairs, each bathroom has a sink, toilet and shower. There is ample room for beverage service to be delivered by our wonderful kitchen staff.

Bedding

Our beds each come with an optional linen pack which includes: sheets, pillowcase, pillow, blanket and towels for $7.50 per person.. You may also choose to bring your own bedding and towels. If you choose the linen pack, please remove all bedding and place linens in pillowcase prior to checking out.

Oak Lodge Bedrooms

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Bedrooms

There are 6 bedrooms and 3 private full baths on each floor. Each bedroom offers a double bed (except one on each floor featuring a single bed), as well as a bunk-bed with a full sized bed for the bottom bunk. There is also a built-in desk and closet in each room. Check out this printable layout of the bedrooms wing of the building and this handy printable room assignment worksheet.
Linen Pack Rental is $7.50/person.

Note: The bottom floor is ADA accessible.

Conference Rooms

The Conference Rooms are located on the other side of the building which creates privacy between the two areas. The conference side of the building has 4 separate meeting areas. The main room is 1400 square-feet and can seat up to a maximum of thirty people, with towering picture windows overlooking Toyon Lake. Couches make this a cozy space, or we can set up with chairs if you prefer. We offer wifi, a podium, projector screens and a white board. Close to kitchenette. The 2 other indoor meeting rooms comfortably accommodate up to 10 people with couches for an intimate setting or padded chairs meeting style. The outdoor meeting space is a beautiful screened in porch with comfy rocking chairs. The screened in porch can accommodate 15-20 people.

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Full Layout View

3 indoor and 1 outdoor meeting rooms to choose from.

In Brief:

  • There are two outdoor seating areas; a back patio with seating for up to 8, and a fully enclosed screened-in porch with seating for 20+.

  • There is a paved road leading all the way from the entrance of the Jesuit Retreat Center up to Oak Lodge, and a paved and gravel parking lot at Oak Lodge with parking for up to 20 vehicles.

  • Overflow parking is available on site. Wi-Fi is available in the Conference Wing of Oak Lodge, as well as a landline telephone.

  • Some limited cell service is available from Oak Lodge.