Monthly Archives: December, 2009
2008 Spring Work Weekend
40+ Volunteers give a hand to serve our guests and to prepare the retreat center for the season ahead Spring Work Weekend was amazing as the weather cleared and our devoted ministry friends eagerly shared their gifts and talents. 3 work crews tackled project lists with creativity, determination and happy hearts. The weekend delivered blessing after blessing, food, fun and newly formed friendships. The project “wish list” was completed and more. Read More →
2009 Spring Work Weekend
More than 50 volunteers played a significant role in our March Madness work weekend. The all-star team pulled together to prepare the retreat center for the season ahead. Spring Work Weekend was great fun for all those who participated. It was so exciting to see the work groups tackle their assigned projects with such wonderful creativity, enthusiasm and laughter. The weekend delivered “more then we could have asked or imagined.” Way to go Team! Read More →
2009 Barren Heights Dinner Video
A recap slideshow of the wonderful 2009 Barren Heights Retreat season. Read More →
Volunteer
Take a moment and consider the opportunity to serve as a Volunteer Host Family during Barren Heights “Family Enrichment Weekend Retreats.” “Family Retreats provide a dynamic and unique opportunity to live out your faith. In just one weekend you can reach out in a meaningful way to one of the most unloved and unreached people groups right here in our own communities, people affected by disability. One in every five Americans has a disability and only 10% of churches in the U.S. are actively reaching out to them. The opportunity is immense.... Continue Reading »
House Rules
Respect – although Barren Height’s volunteers and facilities are here to serve you and to meet your needs, we expect your courtesy and respect. Treat the volunteers the way Christ would treat them. Treat the buildings and grounds in a similar manner. We desire to cultivate and maintain a Christian environment that enables our guests and our volunteers to glorify the Lord. Decent and modest clothing is required. Bikinis, short shorts, slit shorts, Speedo swimsuits (men) and see-through tops are not permitted. Pajamas or lounge sleepwear are... Continue Reading »
Directions to Barren Heights
Our Address Barren Heights Retreat Center 145 Yacht Club Drive Scottsville, Kentucky 42164 (502) 327-9495 Office (270) 622-9195 Pavilion From Smith’s Grove Hwy 101 – East/South 11 miles Left on 1533 – 3 miles Hwy 1533 ends at a confusing Y intersection, take the left fork Stop, look for sign “Port Oliver Yacht Club” Continue straight onto Yacht Club Drive (across from Ranger Bob’s) Do not turn onto Hwy 252 Barren Heights is 1/4 mile on right-hand side of street From Scottsville Hwy 31E North – 6 miles Left on Hwy 252 (toward Dam)... Continue Reading »
Our Mission
Our Mission is simply to love and encourage families. We do this by providing free mini-vacation style weekend retreats for families with physically or developmentally disabled children! Who… Barren Heights will seek and welcome families who have a child or children with disabilities. Retreats will be hosted by Board Members and other volunteers. The Retreat will accept applications on a first come first served basis. What… Guest families will be invited to the retreat at no cost. Focus will be placed on quality family time, recreation, cooperation... Continue Reading »
Accessiblity
Facilities Fully ADA Compliant Wide cabin front doors allow for wheelchair access Bathrooms fully equipped with hand rails, lowthreshold shower entry and hand held shower heads Comfortable sleeping room for two adults and up to four children Air-conditioned cabins have bathroom, full kitchen, small refrigerator Pathways Easily Navigable Wide and smooth concrete pathways allow for easy access to entire facility Minimal-Grade and smooth-finished walkways ideal for wheelchair conveyance Sport courts (tennis/volleyball/basketball) connected to pathways,... Continue Reading »
About Us
We want to host you! You and your family may qualify for a free retreat at the recently completed Barren Heights Christian Retreat Center in Scottsville, Kentucky. Please review the enclosed information to determine if you would like to gather additional information or apply for a retreat session. Located near Barren River Lake in south central Kentucky, the facility is run by a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Barren Heights Christian Retreat Center, Inc. The campus was built for the primary purpose of hosting mini-vacation style retreats for families... Continue Reading »
Alert
Don’t delay! We still have dates available for 2010. Please submit your application today. Read More →
