FACILITIES
FROM RUSTIC CHARM TO LUXURY
CUSTOMIZE YOUR WATSON WOODS EXPERIENCE
- Miles of hiking trails
- Sport courts and fields
- 9-hole disc golf course
- Pickleball
- Corn Hole
- Fire Circles
- GaGa ball
- Sleds/snowshoes/XC skiis (limited number available)
- WiFi
- Table Tennis
- Labryinth
- Smurf Turf Game Court
- Giant Lego Construction Zone
YEAR ROUND OPTIONS
- Team building Initiatives
- Crafts studio: crafting with leather, ceramics, tie dye, and more
- Guided Hiking
- Indoor movie nights with popcorn
- Bingo game with prizes
- Nature and Ecology
- Foam dart battles
- Cornhole tournaments
SEASONAL OPTIONS
- Maple Syrup making (in-season)
- Archery
- Rock Climbing Wall
- 100Ft Tandem Slip’n’slides
- Axe throwing
- 60-foot Jumping Pillow
- Primitive Wood Craft
- Outdoor Cooking
- Sugar shack party
- Campfire with smores and songs
THE MAIN LODGE
Contains the dining room, kitchen, offices, chapel and five meeting rooms (one with kitchenette). The North and South Wings accommodate 40 persons in twin bunk beds. The West Wing contains 27 hotel-style rooms - 24 rooms each with two double beds and 3 wheelchair-accessible rooms, each with one double bed. The main lobby will be found by entering from the parking area at the Main Lodge.
View Floorplans and Photos here.
THE DINING ROOM
The spacious dining room features a huge fireplace, giant laminated fir arches with knotty-cedar paneling. We can provide 6' circle tables and white folding chairs for up to 250 guests for meals. Picture windows overlooking the grounds and surrounding hills run the entire length of the room so that guests can enjoy the panoramic view while dining. In addition to serving overnight groups, The Y at Watson Woods can host one-day workshops, seminars, luncheons and banquets.
HILLSIDE LODGE
A cozy facility with 8 bedrooms containing two single beds and sink in each room. There is a bright and comfortable meeting room and fully equipped kitchen if meal preparation is preferred. Hillside is a great choice for small groups and family reunions.
Hillside Retreat Center Photos and Floorplan
THE RETREAT VILLAGE
Three buildings, each with 24’ x 38’ central meeting room and fireplace, and 8 bedrooms. Each retreat center can accommodate 32 people in dorm style bedrooms. For a group using all of the retreat centers, there is a community Retreat Hall for meetings or worship. It is 28’ x 60’ and will easily accommodate 100 people. All buildings contain refrigerators. Linens are not included with the Retreat Village accommodations but can be requested.
Retreat Village Floor Plans and Photos
THE CHAPEL
Our Chapel can seat 200 people with the option to include our chapel extension which can add 40 additional seats. There is a baby grand piano, projector, screen and microphones.
THE PAVILLION
A large picnic pavilion provides tables and benches for those wishing to enjoy a picnic. A propane grill is situated on one end of the building, and there is ample space for sports and games surrounding the pavilion. There are also plenty of parking spaces. For an informal wedding and/or reception, many couples have chosen the pavilion in the past few years. Electric, running water and seasonal bathrooms are also available in the pavilion. This location is great for cross country races, family reunions, grad parties and more.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM AND MEETING SPACES
We also have smaller areas including our library, chapel extension, craft room, Martin Dining Room and Elm Conference room.