Spend time with friends, challenge your faith, and enjoy some of West Virginia’s best mountain views at the Summit Bechtel Reserve.
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If booking Lodging, only one Registration Fee will be added. Please purchase additional Registrations using the registration link below.
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Bunkhouse rooms will be shared with 2 guys and it’s a great opportunity to meet new folks!
Register for the retreat and any extras, and then reserve your bunk here:
While attending Bible Center Church Men’s Retreat, you will have the opportunity to chose from multiple activities including Ziplining, Skeet Shooting, Fishing, or Hiking. Fishing and Hiking are provided at no additional cost to you and do not require preregistration.
Address for Google Maps or Waze:
Yamagata Hall & Lodge
Mt Hope, WV 25880
The Summit is accessible through the south gate in Mt Hope via WV-Route 61.
Yes, four meals are included in the price of your registration.
Friday Dinner – Angus Burgers, Grilled Brats with sautéed onions & peppers, baked beans, country macaroni salad, corn & Frito salad along with smoked cheddar mac n cheese and kettle chips.
Saturday Breakfast – Scrambled eggs, seasoned potatoes, bacon & fresh sliced fruit, assorted pastries, and homestyle grits
Saturday Lunch – Variety of deli meats and cheeses, roasted vegetables, lettuce, tomato, condiments, artisan bread served with side salad, bakers chips & cookies.
Saturday Dinner – Pasta with Pomodoro and Alfredo Sauces, garlic bread & salads.
You can register for the event and activities through July 28, 2024.
In Fayetteville (within 15 minutes of the North Gate):
In Beckley:
“Exhibition Coal Mine” is a Coal town example to tour. Miners guide a riding tour into a mine shaft with a historical glimpse of what mining was like in the height of the business during Rocket Boys years.
Tamarack Marketplace is a MUST SEE for shopping (& lunch) as it is a WV Crafter’s Guild shopping of everything imaginable! - 1 Tamarack Park in Beckley, about 30 min from SBR gate
Other Options
Autumn is spectacular for Appalachian color—a drive through the countryside is breathtaking
WHERE TO EAT?
Mexican:
Steakhouses:
Pizza:
Nestled in the wilds of West Virginia, the Summit Bechtel Reserve is an expansive 10,000-acre property boasting world-class facilities, scenic views, lodging, and recreational activities that are second to none. You are sure to have a “mountain top” experience when you host your next event at the Summit. Strategically located close to major highways, the Summit is within 500 miles of 63% of the US Population and easily reached by all surrounding States.
Situated in the wilds of West Virginia, The Summit Bechtel Reserve is a training, Scouting, and adventure center for the millions of youth and adults involved in Scouting America and anyone who loves the outdoors. The Summit Bechtel Reserve is also home to the National Scout Jamboree and the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base.
The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.