Ministry Facilities and Opportunities

Black Lake Retreat Center has several opportunities for you to enjoy our facility.  Please contact the Southern Conference Staff Person for Black Lake, Rev. Nora Driver Foust, with any questions about our facilities or dates that you would like to reserve.  Email is the preferred method of contact, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Whether you are looking for a place to have a beautiful wedding in an outdoor atmosphere, a banquet, business meeting, training session, anniversary party, holiday events or other special occasions, we have the facility to accommodate your needs:

Our main meeting space, LEONARD LODGE, has the capacity to seat 200 people at tables, with an additional 50 seats each in our two meeting/breakout rooms. Our kitchen staff can prepare your meals while you enjoy the serenity and relaxation of rocking on our large deck, overlooking the beauty of the lake.

Our 2 room COTTAGE on the south side of the lake is perfect for smaller groups and families. It is great place for a weekend get-a-way. The cottage is a beautiful, rustic, secluded place, exhibiting a quaint old fashioned feel with modern conveniences, overlooking an 8 acre lake full of fish. It is equipped with a full kitchen (stove, refrigerator, microwave & dining area) and living room/bedroom combination. It is capable of sleeping 5 people. Relax on the back porch swing with a good book!

A MULTI PURPOSE SHELTER is on the east side of the lake is the perfect place for church or company picnics, family reunions, scouts or any outdoor group gatherings. It is fully equipped with a commercial kitchen, capable of food preparation for large groups. In addition there is a firecircle and a charcoal grill for outdoor cooking. 10 picnic tables are available inside the shelter as well as seating around the perimeter. The site also has two handicapped accessible bathrooms, complete with two showers per bathroom.

BLRC currently has 4 CABINS. Plan your retreats, youth groups and summer camping to enjoy these cabins for rustic camping experiences. Each cabin is equipped with 3 bunk beds, making sleeping accommodations for 24 people. These cabins are located near the picnic shelter for convenience to the bathrooms and showers.

Some activities include trails, volleyball, basketball, obstacle course, swings, fishing, canoes and peddle boats, horseshoes, and plenty of room for any other outdoor games and activities. Also, many acres of God's outdoor beauty to relax and just enjoy the quiet and serenity. A self-guided meditative Cross+Walk depicting the 14 Stations of the Cross is a short distance from the picnic shelter but far enough for silence and meditation. These stations represent the last day of Jesus' life ~ very spiritually moving. It is accessible to everyone.

Thank you for your interest in BLRC. Please email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 336-381-2572 for more information or a tour of the facilities.