Facilities
Welcome Center
The Welcome Center has heated and air-conditioned space for 6-8 people in a conference room with white board, wireless internet, fireplace, kitchenette and half-bath. A deck outside the door overlooks a developing wildflower garden and meadow. Individuals may use this space for personal work. A developing gift store, resource library will be available in the spring of 2011.
Pricing:
Group, 4 Hours $50
Group, Full Day $80
The Hideaway
The Hollis Hideaway offers overnight retreat space for individuals and groups of one to eight persons. It includes three bedrooms, a kitchen and shared living space. Each bedroom opens to the outdoors, allowing residents easy access to the beauty of nature. Towels, linens, and kitchen items are all provided.
Pricing:
Individual, Couple or Family - Day - $40
Group - Day - $75
Individual - Overnight Stay - $50
Couple - Overnight Stay - $75
Family - Overnight Stay - $90
Group - Overnight Stay - $150
Pricing: Individual or Group - $25 Overnight Camping 
The Picnic Shelter
The Picnic Shelter offers covered space with rustic tables and benches, running water and electricity; ideal for working with crafts or quiet outdoor meetings and picnics. It also includes a grill and a firering nearby.
$2 per person
If you have any questions about these facilities please do not hesitate to contact the Hollis staff! Catering is available; please contact us for assistance. All fees are due before you leave. Overnight stays are considered 24 hours or less.
Outdoor Facilities
Hillside Chapel
Hillside Chapel includes an alter, benches, a fire ring, and a cross high in the trees, a fine setting for an outdoor worship service.
Labyrinth
The Hollis Outdoor Labyrinth is a pattern which creates a sacred space. The labrynth is an ancient tool for reflection on one's life and one spiritual journey. Walking the labrynth is 'experiential spirituality' and symbolizes our journey to and from God'. Read more about the Labyrinth here.
We offer a program utilizing the Labyrinth.
retreat - reflection - renewal
The Lodge
The Lodge offers heated and air-conditioned meeting space for 25 - 40 people or more for mingling events. Enter through a three season porch fitted with tables, bench seating, fireplace and a view of the meadow to the west and woods to the east. Inside is a meeting room with fireplace, tables and chairs, fully equipped newly remodeled kitchen, bathrooms and shower. Cots are available for overnight guests.
Pricing:
4 Hours or less $75
Full Day $125
Overnight 24 hours
Stay -$175
The Meadow Cottage & Campus Restrooms
The Meadow Cottage (a space for up to 6-8 people overnight or up to 20 for day use) is ready for groups and individuals to use the meeting room and two bedrooms. It includes a kitchen and bath. We are currently completing the restroom and shower
facilities for the grounds.
Daytime Up to 20 / Overnight 4-6 persons
Pricing:
Individual or Family - Day - $40
Group - Day - $100
Individual - Overnight - $50
Family - Overnight Stay - $90
Group - Overnight Stay - $150
The Volunteer Center
The Volunteer Center is a place for the storage of equipment and tools that are available for work duties around Hollis. The Thursday morning volunteer community meets at the Volunteer Center before the start of the day's work.
Picnic Area
The Picnic Area is an ideal spot for outdoor gatherings. Tables, benches, a grill, a covered picnic shelter with running water, electricity and nearby parking make it an attractive place for groups. This site is used extensively by Boy Scout troops during all seasons.
Spirit Course
The Spirit Course is a low ropes course that challenges small groups to communicate, problem solve, trust and develop leadership.
We offer a program using our Spirit Course.
The Hiking Trails
Over 4.5 miles of marked trails offer unstructured opportunities to come face to face with God. Listen for the sound of bluebirds near the meadow or relax and contemplate God's work in a marshy space on an observation platform. Whether hiking the hills or in the high meadow there are many encounters with God's creation waiting to surprise you. Click here to see the Hollis Trail Map.
Our Policies
Anyone may schedule the use of the land and buildings through the director with the understanding that they will:
- Observe the Board policies to protect the land and preserve the environment.
- Involve the director or a member of the staff in designing their event.
Hollis board, staff, team members, and other authorized persons may have access to the land for the purpose of public relations, maintenance, surveillance, and personal renewal. Take only photographs, your memories and your renewal. Please leave only footprints behind.
Because Hollis offers a place apart and time apart for all its guests, we ask that you honor these expectations during your event.
Future Plans The Retreat Center
Planned Facilities
The Hollis Renewal Center is continually looking forward to how it can serve the community that it support. Two initiatives underway are Tawasee and The Retreat Center.
Tawasee
An overnight retreat facility designed primarily for youth retreats. Located just north of the Welcome Center, it will accommodate 20-30 young persons and their leaders with kitchen, bathrooms/showers, indoor and outdoor meeting spaces and a beautiful small chapel.
The Retreat Center will be a surprise for the whole community. The Retreat Center will be the ultimate experience for those seeking renewal and retreat. This full-service facility will be the center for the Hollis Community and will include sufficient guest accommodations for large groups. Yet, the Hollis, philosophy of simplicity and hospitality will remain.
