Lodging and Dining
Meeting Space
Recreation
Nature

All Amenities

Lodging:

Motel style room.
  • Motel Style Cottages:The majority of these rooms feature one double and one single bed. Single occupancy rooms may be available for an additional charge. Handicapped-accessible rooms are available. All rooms have a private bath.
  • Capacity: 72
  • Accessible: Some
  • Extras: Overnight accomodations do not have televisions or telephones.

cabins.
  • Cabins:An 80-bed dormitory-style cabin facility for youth groups, retreats, camps and environmental education. There are 10 cabins with four bunk beds (four upper and four lower) in each, plus one rollaway bed available for each cabin.
  • Capacity: 90
  • Accessible: Partially
  • Extras: Overnight accomodations do not have televisions or telephones.

Dining:

  • Central Dining Hall: Fully-equipped dining hall with buffet service. Dining hall can be divided into two separate spaces.
  • Capacity: 200
  • Accessible: Yes
  • Extras: Banquet menus available, vegetarian options

    • Meeting Space:

    Rhododendron Room.
  • Grove Auditorium: Large meeting space with break-out areas for small group activities. Break-out areas feature gas logs and comfortable furniture. Grove Auditorium divides into two meeting spaces: The Rhododendron Room and The Longleaf Room.
  • Capacity: 125 (50 divided)
  • Accessible: Yes
  • Extras: Audio visual equipment available

  • Spruce Room: Small conference room in the main lodge.
  • Capacity: 20
  • Accessible: Yes
  • Extras: Audio visual equipment available

  • Haw River Lounge: Informal meeting area away from The Summit's main meeting areas. Features a gas fireplace.
  • Capacity: 20
  • Accessible: Yes
  • Extras: Audio visual equipment available

  • Fisher Board Room: Quiet, small group meeting space away from The Summit's main meeting areas.
  • Capacity: 15
  • Accessible: Yes
  • Extras: Audio visual equipment available

  • Mitchell Conference Room: Informal meeting area away from The Summit's main meeting areas. Features a wood-burning fireplace.
  • Capacity: 20
  • Accessible: Yes
  • Extras: Audio visual equipment available

  • The Heron's Roost: Upper level of the Tarheel Building. This meeting space has a wood-burning fireplace and may be used as one large meeting space or divided into three small meeting spaces. The 'Roost' also has its own lounge with a refrigerator and small sink.
  • Capacity: 125
  • Accessible: Yes
  • Extras: Audio visual equipment available

  • The Fox's Den: Lower level of the Tarheel Building. This meeting space has carpeting, giving youths the opportunity to relax on the floor. This cozy area also has a wood-burning fireplace.
  • Capacity: 40
  • Accessible: Yes
  • Extras: Audio visual equipment available; equipped with bathrooms and showers

    • Recreation:

    Gym and athletic field.
  • Gymnasium: Gymnasium provides indoor space for basketball, volleyball and other games. Can also be used as a large group meeting space. Equipped with bathrooms and showers.

  • Athletic Field: Field with areas for horseshoes, basketball, baseball and volleyball. Also features a tennis court, fire pit and some picnic tables.

  • Outdoor Pool: Pool depth ranges from two to five feet. The pool is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Children should be supervised when using the pool.
  • NO LIFEGUARD IS PROVIDED.

  • Disc Golf Course: This nine-hole Disc Golf Course challenges beginners and champions. Maps are available at the main lodge.

  • Challenge Course: This challenge course offers a variety of teambuilding activities guided by Haw River Program (HARP) instructors.

    • Nature:

  • Lake: Six acre spring-fed lake. Fishing permitted with valid NC Fishing License. Canoes are available for registered guests Memorial Day through Labor Day. Also available is a picnic pavilion with tables and restroom facilities.

  • Hiking Trails: Several trails wander throughout the campus. The highlights of the system are trails around the lake and to the Boardwalk.

  • Boardwalk: The Boardwalk takes you through the Haw River wetlands, giving you a close encounter with a unique North Carolina ecosystem.

  • Dogwood Amphitheater: This amphitheater offers a beautiful view overlooking the lake and it works well for small group activities or memorable performances.

  • Tulip Amphitheater: This amphitheater overlooks the lake and is located slightly apart from the overnight and meeting facilities.