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The Bishop Gravatt Center

The facilities have been designed with our guests' comfort in mind. Bishop Cole Lodge, the Cottages, Stewart Dining Hall, and the beautiful, pastoral surroundings combine to make for a rewarding, pleasant stay. Guests can let go of the busy schedules of their daily lives and focus on the goals of their conference or retreat, enriched by the secure, comfortable, and calming atmosphere of a place apart.

Accommodations
Every room is fully climate-controlled and sound-proofed to ensure privacy. Overnight accommodations include our 11 lodge rooms, all of which have two double beds and private baths; and our 16 cottage rooms, which feature two twin beds. Each pair of cottage rooms share a private bath, so that the layout of the two rooms is like that of a suite. 

Want a more rustic experience?  Camp Gravatt is available for reservation by groups when camp is not in session.  Use of Camp Gravatt is recommended August through October and mid-March through May, as tents, cabins and bathrooms are not winterized.  

Meeting Facilities
Four meeting areas are available - the Cole Lodge Lounge, two small group meeting rooms in the Cottages, and Stewart Dining Hall.

Cole Lodge Lounge comes fully equipped with coffee service, refrigerator, an ice maker, and a fire place. This room will comfortably accommodate up to 25 people.  The meeting rooms in the Cottages are appropriate for small group sessions, and Stewart Dining Hall can handle a larger group for meetings or dining.  All rooms can be configured to a group's requirements.  Standard conference materials are available as well, including easels flip charts of newsprint, markers, and tape; TV/VCR, and overhead projector, all at no additional cost.

Dining
Perhaps the best-remembered feature of a guest's visit are the delicious meals that are served in our dining hall. Group leaders select meals in advance from a menu we provide. Dinners are typically served "family style," with generous helpings available, while lunches and breakfasts are more often buffet or cafeteria style, with hot and cold options available at every meal. Staff members are well-trained in making sure that every guest's needs are met. Our commitment is always to provide our guests with real hospitality and to ensure their comfort.