If some or all of the following sound familiar, a camp facility plan or retreat center master plan may be a good next step for your organization.

Complain of unsightly facilities, non-functioning facilities, or lack of facilities.
Can’t figure out where to go and occasionally get lost, or go to the wrong place.
Have few places to sit outside.
Have few places to take a walk – from a leisurely stroll to an active hike.
Comment on clutter.

A retreat center master plan will help visitors understand, appreciate and take advantage of facility assets.

Are inadequate, outdated or no longer support your mission and programs.
Have vehicle or pedestrian traffic problems on site.
Lack clear separation for guests, vehicles and service staff.
Have poor visibility from the road or highway – people often miss your site entrance.
Are unknown by locals.
Are not secure from outsiders.
Need new facilities for new programs and you need to decide where to put them and how much they will cost.
Lack barrier free accessibility or don’t meet ADA.

When your facilities are organized and clarified in a master plan, they are easier to access and utilize by visitors and staff alike.

Defining and protecting your natural assets in a camp master plan will help create a sense of place that is unique to your site and mission.

Wonder where their money is being spent.
Are unenthusiastic about supporting the mundane things like “bathroom improvements” that are exactly what you need.
Aren’t inspired to make large gifts.
Are shrinking while you need to expand your donor base.

With a clear campus vision plan, donors can be engaged and educated on their potential impact.

The discussions and resulting document will help bring your staff together and focused on a common future.