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Experience the Mountain Ozark Conference Center Weekend Retreats, Summer Camp Solgohachia, Group Rentals

Up Next Begin your New Year with a Spiritual RetreatA Retreat for Yearning Hearts and Hungry Souls. When the 12 reported to Jesus about their frenzy of ‘doing and teaching’ He said “Come off by yourselves; let’s take a break and get a little rest. For there was constant coming and going. They didn’t even have time to eat.” (Luke 6:31, the Message)That invitation of Jesus to His own calls to the deep places in our own hearts down through the years. At the beginning of the new year Ozark Conference Center invites you to come partake of a special time to answer that specific call.This retreat will use several means to help you spend time quietly and alone with Jesus, listening for his voice, bringing your own heart and your family before Him at the end of the old year and the beginning of the new with all your hopes and fears, your plans, your responsibilities, your hurts, your joys and your regrets. The time will be designed to help you make a place for His input.There will not be the usual speaker and activities to distract you, or the clamor of many voices in discussion, rather there will be fellowship with others at meal time, and a short time of introduction to our personal devotional time. You will have a room to yourself, no telephone, no tv, no elevator music. This retreat is designed to provide you with maximum time and opportunity to listen for that ‘still small voice’ in a quiet, relaxed, casual setting. Material will be provided to direct your meditation or you may bring your own. You will have many hours of uninterrupted time to spend alone with the Lord, thinking, meditating, praying, resting, reading, walking over the mountain in the cold clear air of January and from the perspective of a New Year.The retreat will begin with dinner at 6:00 on Friday night and will conclude with brunch on Sunday. The cost of the Retreat is $175 per person and is all inclusive: private room, delicious, nourishing meals, healthy snacks, helpful materials. Attendance will be limited to the first 22 registrations. Deadline for registration is the Monday before the event begins. No registrations will be accepted after that date to allow complete preparations to be made for your special time in the Secret Place.We look forward to sharing this special time with you.
Programs

Overview

Enjoy camps, retreats and special events

Ozark Conference Center provides a rustic, yet modern conference center where you are treated like family.Whether joining us for our kids summer camp program, or one of our own weekend retreats, or spending the weekend with your church or ministry group, our goal is to make sure your time on our mountaintop is conducive to connecting with God and others.During the summer we run an awesome kids summer camp program designed for fun and life-change! Outside the summer months we offer several weekend retreats for families and adults to get away and be encouraged with great teaching and ministry. We're also a full service rental retreat facility and can handle all your retreat needs.Our heart is that all who come to our mountaintop will discover a place of the peaceful presence of God. Like hundreds have said who've been here, we think you'll feel it as you top our mountain drive.We look forward to seeing you sometime soon!John ThomasExecutive Director

Camps

Summer Camp Solgohachia

We've been working all year getting ready for you to have an amazing week at the all-new Camp Solgohachia! Our camp is named after the historic town where Ozark Conference Center is located, just a few minutes north of Morrilton, Arkansas, on Jenkins Mountain, about an hour's drive from Little Rock.It's a perfect setting for summer camp, with plenty of space to run, ride go-karts, cruise around in a kayak, swim in our over 95,000 gallon zero entry pool, worship with other kids your age overlooking Sunset Point, and well, you get the idea. Lots of fun, and as a bonus, air-conditioned lodging (now THAT'S a summer camp you could get used to!)Any child having finished the 3rd grade through the 8th grade is welcome. We are a non-denominational camp, and no church affiliation is required for campers. Our camp sessions run Monday afternoon through Friday morning.Our purpose is to provide a safe, fun and Christ-centered experience for every child. Executive Director John Thomas and his wife Alfie have had years of experience in Christian camping, and stay close to the action, overseeing the program. Your kids will be loved as one of their own.Camp director Brandon Perry runs the day-to-day and makes sure every detail is in place for an awesome week. We have a high standard of excellence for our camp counselors. They each have been closely interviewed and hand-picked and go through several days of intensive staff training. They love Jesus and are the kind of young adults you want your children to want to be like!Bring your child or church group to Camp Solgohachia this summer for a life-transforming week!Hope to see you this summer,The Thomas Family

Events

January 20-22: 48 Hours in the Secret PlacePersonal Quiet/Prayer Retreat for Women$175, single occupancyFebruary 10-12: AscendPersonal Quiet/Prayer Retreat for Men$175, single occupancyMarch 2-4: The Heart of GodOCC Spring ConferenceChildren's track available for ages 6-12Summer Camp Solgohachia, June, July, AugustOne week open enrollment, residential camps for 3rd through 7th graders, for individuals or groupsJuly 4th Family CampJuly 4th-7thLabor Day Weekend Family CampAugust 31-Sept. 3

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Labor Day Family Camp 2011

Reservations

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Let us host your church or ministry retreat

Ozark Conference Center provides a rustic, yet modern conference center where you are treated like family. Offering a panoramic view of the Arkansas River Valley and Petit Jean Mountain, our center provides the perfect setting to host your next retreat.We are able to provide you with as little or as much help as you want. Our goal is to make your job easy! We will work to make your retreat experience productive, peaceful and enjoyable while exceeding your expectations.For more information about hosting your next conference, call us at 501-354-3959 or send an e-mail.Meeting Facilities and FeaturesEight lodging areas accommodating up to 155 multiple occupancy with 130 beds (includes 25 double beds)Over 6,000 square feet of meeting spaceFour meeting and breakout rooms, the largest seating up to 300 guests theater styleAudio visual equipmentWireless Internet 327 acres of beautiful mountaintopLocated 7.5 miles north of Morrilton Arkansas and Interstate 40, 800 feet atop Jenkins MountainRecreation325 acres for hiking, walking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boats, and fishingSand volleyball, basketball, and horseshoesBonfires

Lodging

All of our lodge rooms and villas include free Wireless Internet (excluding cabins), access to mini and full-size refrigerators, coffee makers, AM/FM clock radios, irons and ironing boards, hairdryers, and toiletries. Mountain Crest LodgeMountain Crest Lodge provides a cozy environment for prayer, study, fellowship and relaxation. The lodge, built of stone and cedar, boasts nine bedrooms that can accommodate up to forty guests. A large stone fireplace adorns the lounging area in Mountain Crest. Windows frame an overlook of the broad expanse of the mountaintop and the frequent wildlife. Petit Jean Mountain and the Arkansas River Valley serve as the backdrop for this picturesque view. Valley View LodgeValley View Lodge features expansive rooms with walls of windows framing the beautiful valley view. The lodge includes two lounging areas (one of which offers a large stone fireplace), and are perfect for quiet reflection, rest and relaxation. In addition, a lovely Muscadine arbor and observation deck offer a view of magnificent sunsets. The three guest rooms, two of which have fireplaces, can house a group of twenty-four. The lodge contains a large kitchen and dining space with basic kitchen and dinnerware supplies that can be used to provide your own meals if you desire. Up to forty can dine comfortably at Valley View. Faith and Fellowship VillasThe Ministry Villas are nestled among the Cedar trees and will become your home away from home during your stay. With the warmth of the knotty pine and a wood-burning stove, the villas are filled with all the comforts and features of home and will accommodate up to eight. The small kitchen and dining area is equipped with an oven, stovetop, microwave, coffee pot and basic kitchen and dinnerware supplies as well as a washer and dryer for your convenience. Each of the two bedrooms is beautifully appointed with a Queen bed and a full bath. The loft contains two twin beds and the living room sofa is a full-size sleeper. The wrap-around deck offers a panoramic view of the Arkansas River Valley, Lake Overcup and beautiful Petit Jean Mountain. Ozark Village Log CabinsOzark Village Log Cabins were designed especially for Ozark Conference Center. The bunk-style upgraded rustic cabins can accommodate up to fourteen guests in a unique plan that allows for community and privacy. The cabins provide sleeping accommodations for six on one side and eight on the other, utilizing a loft with a double bed. The entire cabin can be used for one group, or a locking wall can be closed to split the cabin into two rooms. This arrangement is a great alternative for families or small groups, giving each side a private bath and sleep area. The identical entrances on the front and back porches provide porch swings and rockers. Relax in the midst of the beauty of the pine forest of Ozark Village. Friendship CottageThis quaint, two-story A-frame is perfect for a small group. With two private bedrooms, a loft area and additional bunk-style sleeping in the main area, Friendship Cottage is a great option for a secluded retreat setting.Pine Grove RV ParkOzark provides six R.V. sites in our Pine Grove RV Park, tucked away in a private area of Ozark Conference Center. Each boasts a full three-point 30 amp hookup for tents, trailers, and recreational vehicles.

Dining

Our staff can offer you a variety of dining options--from camp dining to family-style, or from theme-based dining for catered events to an elegant dining experience. The Mountain Crest Dining Room with Petit Jean Mountain serving as the backdrop will comfortably seat 96 for buffet dining. Sunset Point Special Event Center will accommodate banquet dining for up to 208. Ozark also offers catering services for ministry-based special events held on the grounds at the center.Our dining capabilities also include:Catered events in a scenic location on our propertySeated dining for up to 200 in our Sunset Point Special Event CenterA cookout by our pool in Ozark VillagePicnicsS'mores at the bonfireSnack service

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Our Story

OUR STORY

A legacy of life-shaping ministry

HISTORYOzark Conference Center began as a dream of Dr. and Mrs. Carl Wenger. They had attended retreat centers around the country to hear great Bible speakers, but no such facility existed in Arkansas. In January 1975, they helped establish Ozark Conferences, Inc. as an non-denominational, non-profit organization operating under the direction of a Board of Directors.Thirty couples attended the first conference in October of 1976. During that time, Ozark Conferences, Inc. sponsored ten to twelve conferences, workshops, retreats, and luncheons each year in rented facilities throughout Arkansas.In October 1991, a campaign to purchase, renovate, and develop "A Place Called Home" began. God granted great success. In August 1993, Ozark Conference Center dedicated the 305 acre facility atop Jenkins Mountain in Solgohachia, Arkansas. They added an additional 18.75 acres with a 5,000 square foot building to the facility in January 1995.The center continues to minister to children, youth, and adults through summer camps, weekend retreat programs and hosting church and ministry groups. Solgohachia has a Native American heritage since it was one of the stopping places on the "Trail of Tears" and there are several legends about the origin of the name. Some say the name comes from a Native American name meaning "a hole in the mountain" while others think the town was named for a certain warrior of the Cherokee tribe named Sol, who was unusually good with his hatchet. Whatever the name or history, after many years as a nomadic ministry, God led the founders and leaders of Ozark Conference Center to a home on one of the most beautiful mountaintops in Arkansas. The panoramic view welcomes you and the lodges, villas, and cabins provide a warm, restful atmosphere for your time away from the busyness of life and into a deeper pursuit of God.Executive Director John Thomas, his wife Alfie, their three children and the OCC staff invite you to join us on the mountain and be treated like family!
MISSIONThe purpose of Ozark Conference Center is to minister to the Christian community in Arkansas and surrounding states by providing an environment with resources and programs in both adult retreats and youth camping, which would encourage the pursuit of God and the development of genuine community among Christians.The mission of Ozark Conference Center is to provide an atmosphere conducive to building relationships with the Lord as well as strengthening relationships with families and other believers.
Staff
John & Alfie ThomasExecutive Director(501) 354-3959john_ozarkconference.orgRead John's latest columnon Boundless!
Teresa ScrogginsFinancial Administrator(501) 354-3959teresa_ozarkconference.org
Mike BrownBuildings and Grounds Supervisor(501) 354-3959mike_ozarkconference.org
Kelly WilliamsHousekeeping (501) 354-3959

Employment, internship and volunteer opportunitiesEmployment opportunitiesBrandon Perry, Camp Director of OCCs Camp Solgohachia, is now taking inquiries about employment for the summer camp season. Summer camp involves 1 ½ weeks of mandatory staff training and a full or partial summer commitment to work and live on the property. We are looking for energetic, physically fit high school and college students who love the Lord and love kids, and who want to wake up and go-go-go night and day! Salary includes room and board.VolunteersVolunteers at Ozark Conference Center make a difference. Whether it be painting, assisting with food service, decorating for Christmas or mailing newsletters, volunteer assistance is crucial to the success of Ozark Conference Center. Everyone has a gift! Please consider sharing your gift with us.

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Ozark Conference Center is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization that depends on the generosity of individuals, foundations and corporations.

Directions

4 Ozark Mountain RoadSolgohachia, AR 72156501-354-3959800-935-CAMPinfo_ozarkconference.orgOzark Conference Center is located on a 325-acre site atop Jenkins Mountain in Solgohachia, Arkansas, seven miles north of Morrilton, Arkansas.•From Interstate 40 take exit 108 at Morrilton•Take Highway 9 north for 7.5 miles•Take a left at Ozark Conference Center sign onto Doe Road•Take an immediate right on Ozark Mountain Road to the top of Jenkins Mountain•Proceed to the office for check-in, which is located at the second lodge, Valley View
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4 Ozark Mountain Road Solgohachia, AR 72156 501-354-3959 or 800-935-CAMP info_ozarkconference.org