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Meeting Spaces | Accommodations | Meals | Labyrinths | Grounds
Meeting Spaces
Are you looking for a unique gathering space to host your community group, leadership meeting, training workshops, musical event, program or service?
Our gathering spaces offer a tranquil setting, amazing acoustics, and spectacular views, surrounded by nature on Westwood Lake at the foothills of Mt Benson.
With five main meeting venues and a number of outdoor spaces for use, Bethlehem offers spaces to meet the needs of groups large and small. Ranging from intimate groups of three to one hundred people for single-day workshops or multi-day programs and retreats.
Each gathering space offers different features to allow you to customize your group’s experience. Seeing is believing.
The Chapel
This has wonderful acoustics, is used for concerts, services, and other gatherings.
Shepherd Hall
A stand-alone building that is wheelchair accessible. Can accommodate 30-50 people.
View Room
Accommodates 35-45 people. Wheelchair accessible.
Oak Room
Tucked away in a private spot, it can accommodate up to 30 people.
Tabor Room
A cozy intimate space with aromatic cedar walls. Accommodates 16 people.
Naz Lounge
With a capacity of 16, the lounge includes a kitchen, a large sunny deck and a gas fireplace.
Kairos Room
A small, intimate room ideal as a breakout room. Capacity 3-5 people
Accommodations
Bethlehem has four different Guest Houses for a total of thirty-seven rooms located in the gorgeous, forest setting. Each guest house offers simple yet comfortable “cabin by the lake” feel rooms for guests.
All of our rooms are private and have shared bathrooms. We make every effort to meet the needs of our guests, all bedrooms include linens, bath towels, a desk and chair, and a place to hang clothes.
If you are planning to swim in the lake, be sure to pack your beach towel. Learn more about preparing for your stay
Check-in time is between 3:00 PM-4:00 PM.
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Early arrivals and late departures are possible by request, space permitting. Please inquire with Guest Services.
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Main House
The Main House has a Lakeview Suite and 2 Lakeview Rooms. The Suite has two bedrooms, perfect for families.
Augusta Guest House
Perfect for small groups that wants to enjoy their own getaway space.
Nazareth Guest House
Great for larger groups that want to feel like they are at their home away from home.
Capernaum Guest House
Capernaum is cozy and conveniently located just steps from Shepherd Hall.
Nourishing Meals
8:00-9:00 am Breakfast | 12:00-1:00 pm Lunch | 5:30-6:30 pm Dinner
Nourishing the body and soul by sharing a meal is an essential part of any gathering at Bethlehem, with food thoughtfully prepared by our Chef de Cuisine. Nourishing meals in an all-you-can-share home-style buffet environment include coffee and tea.
Each meal is allotted one hour, giving guests time to enjoy their food at a relaxed pace and connect with others in a meaningful way. With a small dedicated culinary team, we focus on quality, care, and sustainability in everything we serve.
Garden to Table
We take pride in being able to grow seasonally fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables on-site in the volunteer run garden using organic practices and a low carbon footprint. The produce is transformed by talented chefs and food services team into nutrient-rich meals for guests.
Specific Dietary Needs
As a charitable organization, we do our best to accommodate Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Vegetarian diets. While we cannot customize meals to individual preferences, we will make every effort to label for identified medical allergies.
If individuals have any other specific dietary restrictions, we advise you to bring any personal food items you may need. Guesthouses are equipped with a mini fridge, microwave & kettle for use.
The Role of Group Leaders
To help us support your guests’ experience, all dietary needs (including severe medical allergies) must be entered in the online registration portal five days prior to arrival. Without dietary detail, we will assume omnivore with no restrictions. Group Leaders can learn more about how to do your part.
