Camp Stevens is available to religious and other non-profit groups for retreats, conferences, and meetings. Two hundred sixty acres of forest and meadows offer unhurried serenity, and the comfortable facilities are designed to encourage and support community-oriented programs for groups of 10 to 48 persons.
Camp Stevens is designed to be a community retreat center where groups leave the bustle and distractions of everyday life to deepen relationships with one another and accomplish common goals. The serene, natural setting brings welcome refreshment to the spirit, mind and body.
Camp Stevens lies nestled in pine-oak woodland at an elevation of 4200 feet, near the historic town of Julian, in the mountains northeast of San Diego.
Stewardship of Creation Camp Stevens’ mission is to be good stewards of this magnificent part of God’s creation. An extensive recycling program saves precious resources while composting food waste provides soil enrichment for our organic garden. All recent buildings have been designed to provide comfort and convenience with minimum energy usage and two photovoltaic arrays have been added to generate electricity from the sun.
Meeting Rooms Pleasant meeting rooms can accommodate groups of 10 to 48 persons.Most meeting spaces have a fireplace, plenty of tables and chairs, coffee service, and a piano. Videotape/DVD players, easels, and an overhead projector are available for groups to use.
Hospitality Our friendly staff will greet you when you arrive to make sure your needs are met, and provide you with an optimal retreat experience. With advance notice, staff can provide program assistance for hikes, garden tours, campfires, folk dancing, team building and other program activities. Our Ropes/Challenge Course and cllimbing wall is available to groups for an additional fee.
Healthy Meals Healthy, delicious meals are skillfully prepared and served family-style in our dining room that looks out at beautiful Volcan Mountain. Meals feature homemade breads, organically grown fruits and vegetables, and free-range, hormone-free poultry. Fruits and vegetables from our garden and from local organic growers are used as much as possible. Vegetarian options are always available and special diets can be accommodated. Photos of the Dining Hall.
Lodging is provided inbeautiful Blum Lodge, sleeping six persons per room in bunk beds with shared bathrooms. Blum Lodge is heated and carpeted(photos and descriptions).
Blum Lodge
Open air A-frame cabins
Outdoor Facilities include a treehouse, and other outdoor meeting and gathering spaces. Visitors can also enjoy a swim in the pool(seasonal), a stroll in the garden, games on the lawns, basketball and volleyball, or an evening campfire.
Grounds and other Outdoor Facilities