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Facilities
Briarwood encompasses 70 acres of heavily wooded land, much of which is
unspoiled, virgin growth. It can comfortably serve 160 guests in a wide
variety of housing units. The developed areas of the center include two large
activity fields, several miles of hiking trails, and 27 buildings.
Listed below are the different facilities that are a part of the Briarwood
Retreat Center. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at
940-241-2099 or email us at
bw@briarwoodretreat.org.
Click Here for a price guide for our facilities.
Quail Run
Quail Run includes the Quail Run Lodge and two motel type units.
Quail Run Lodge provides meeting space for up to 120 people. The space may
be divided into two separate areas that will hold approximately 50 people each.
The lodge includes two beautiful fireplaces, a coffee bar, a well equipped
kitchen, and modern restrooms.
The two housing units each have 12 private rooms with bath and two double beds.
Combined the units can comfortable house 48 guests. All linens are
provided (think Holiday Inn - only at a beautiful camp setting!). With the
design of Quail Run several small groups or large one group can be
accomodated.
Click Here for pictures of Quail Run Lodge and Rooms
Oak Grove
Oak Grove has four cabins (including our newest cabin - built in 2007).
The three older cabins has 8 beds each (and one bathroom) and the new cabin has
12 beds (and two bathrooms). Linens are provided.
The Oak Grove Lodge is a great place for "gathering the troops." It has a
fireplace, meeting area, lounge area, rest rooms, and recently remodeled kitchen
area (with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink).
Click Here for pictures of Oak Grove Lodge and Cabins
Trail's End
Oak Grove has four cabins and a lodge. Each cabin has 8 beds
and one bathroom. Linens are provided.
The Trail's End Lodge is a great place for to bring everyone together. It
has a fireplace, meeting area, lounge area, rest rooms, and recently remodeled
kitchen area (with a refrigerator, microwave, and sink).
Trail's End - as you may guess - is at the far end of Briarwood's property (at
the end of the trail - and the road).
Click Here for pictures of Trail's End Lodge and Cabins
Meadows
The Meadows consists of two buildings - the dorm and the lodge.
Meadows Dorm is a dormitory style sleeping accommodation with 2 rooms, 16 beds
each (8 bunks up and 8 bunks down), for a total of 32 beds. Linens are
usually not furnished, but are available upon request.
The Meadows Lodge is located adjacent to the dorm and includes one large meeting
room, one small meeting room, restroom, and kitchen facilities. Groups
that want to prepare their own meals may use the kitchen in the Meadows Unit.
The Meadows is currently be converted for use by the Lewisville Independent
School District and will not usually be available during the school year.
Click Here for pictures of Meadows Dorm and Lodge
Shalom Center
The Shalom Center houses the dining hall where you will have absolutely the best
"camp" food you have ever eaten. The hall can comfortably seat over 150
guest. Meals are served "cafeteria style."
Large men's and women's bathrooms are available off of the dining hall.
They are equipped with showers and changing areas for day guests who use the
pool.
On the other end of the building is the Fireside Room. This area has a
fireplace, coffee bar, and restroom. It works well with small groups that
need a meeting area for day use (and serves as a natural gathering area all year
round).
Click Here for pictures of Shalom Center
Outdoor Facilities
B riarwood has some wonderful outdoor facilities,
including a large swimming pool, an outdoor picnic pavilion that can
accommodate over 150 people, two playground areas, two large fields suitable
for a variety of games, and miles of beautiful trails.
The natural settings - isolated yet still close to the metroplex area - is
one of the things that makes Briarwood special. Come experience the
creative power of God in the natural setting of Briarwood.
Click Here for pictures our Outdoor
Facilities
Chapels/Labyrinth
There are a variety of outdoor chapels located throughout Briarwood. These
chapels can be used for private meditation, outdoor worship space, and weddings.
The Labyrinth (which will be redesigned and rebuilt during the summer of 2008)
is used by many to help achieve a contemplative state. Walking among the
turnings, one loses track of direction and of the outside world, and thus quiets
the mind. The result is a relaxed mental attitude, free of internal
dialog. This is a form of meditation. Many people believe that meditation
has health benefits as well as spiritual benefits.
Click Here for pictures of the chapels and labyrinth
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