A little bit of history will whet the appetite of those who want to know what makes CGC so special to hundreds of people, young and old, who have called this place “camp.”
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Read MoreCrystal Conference Center announces its doors are open to all non profit groups as well as couples seeking a retreat, conference, or wedding venue.
FRANKFORT, MICH. JUNE 27, 2018
Crystal Conference Center, located on the shore of Crystal Lake, used primarily over the past 100 years by members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Region of Michigan churches, is now making the conference center available to all non-profit groups who are looking for day use, weekend workshop & conference space, family reunions, weddings, or week-long rentals.
Neil Topliffe, spokesperson for the site says, “Crystal Conference Center has been a pivotal place for so many people of all ages, but as we change with the times, we look forward to sharing this beautiful site with any non-profit group that would like to gather and needs a place to do so.”
“With the beauty of Crystal Lake, this facility makes a very picturesque backdrop for beautiful wedding photos. We are happy to supply wedding planners with the information they need to provide their clients,” says United Camps, Conferences and Retreats (UCCR) Marketing Manager Laura Chamberlin. UCCR began marketing services for Crystal in January 2018.
The conference center provides a unique and beautiful setting for weddings and other events with a memorable setting on the banks of Crystal Lake.
As Crystal Conference Center prepares for the next 100 years, they continue to offer many outdoor activities to groups looking to combine meetings with team building type activities. “One of the most popular features of the conference center is the fact that we are right on beautiful Crystal Lake with lake access,” says Topliffe.
Overnight accommodation is available in lodges/dorms and a few RV sites. For more information call 517.372.3220 or email ccmr(at)michigandisciples.org
Crystal Conference Center is in partnership with United Camps, Conferences and Retreats.
PETALUMA, CALIF. (PRWEB) JULY 29, 2018
United Camps, Conferences and Retreats (UCCR) is excited to announce a call for program leaders looking for space to hold their programs. UCCR has three camp and retreat centers in the Sierra Nevada available for day use or overnight retreats. As the organization moves toward 2020, UCCR is reinvigorating its efforts to serve the non-profit community by hosting groups that need locations for day training or overnight lodging programs.
All three sites are unique and offer a variety of indoor and outdoor meeting areas, recreational opportunities and lodging options. With almost 50 years in camp, conference and retreat center management, UCCR provides hospitality, food service, and lodging. With today’s continual connectivity, people want to get back to nature and decompress in a beautiful setting while enjoying the benefits of food service and recreational choices.
The first site, Community of the Great Commissions (CGC), is located in Foresthill, CA and serves group sizes 10-104 people. CGC is offering fall and winter specials which begin October 1, 2018 and run through February 28, 2019. Specials include homemade meals and overnight lodging with discounts. Group leaders can focus on their program while site staff take care of the cooking and cleaning.
Secondly, Applegate JRC is located in Placer County, conveniently located just above Auburn. As one of our most popular and busy sites, groups can take advantage of a variety of meeting spaces and lodging options including the newer Oak Lodge. Oak Lodge has 12 rooms, each room sleeps 4, attached conference rooms and a beautiful screened in porch with rocking chairs to seat 20.
Camp Lodestar is in Calaveras County, located above Jackson in the Sierra Nevada Foothills, and can host groups size of 12 to 165. Camp Lodestar offers 450 acres of hiking. Indian Grinding Rock State Historical Park is nearby.
"These Sierra foothills sites offer guests a great opportunity to enjoy the forests and views while enjoying hospitality services," said Tina Heck, UCCR Director of Communications & Reservations.
A video tour of each site is available online along with a photo gallery of each site.
Reservations or questions can be made by calling 800-678-5102 or emailing reservations@uccr.org. Photos and site videos are available at uccr.org
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