Gravatt is a sanctuary for the ministry of Christian formation and hospitality. The Gravatt Board of Trustees is embarking on an ambitious building plan which over the next five years will enhance our capacity to serve and minister to groups of all ages. For 59 years Gravatt has welcomed people of all ages into vibrant experiences of Christian nurture as well as provided thousands of retreat and conference experiences for growth and renewal. We are committed to providing expanded facilities to enhance each guest’s time spent on our beautiful pine woods campus. 
 

Phase I – For completion by end of 2008

• Build the new Chapel of the Transfiguration. - Complete!

Phase II – Target 2009

• Remodel existing cottages. - In progress!

Phase III – Target 2010

• Build additional lodging and meeting space.

• Build a “Nature Center” for use in the summer camp and the environmental education program.

• Build summer program staff lodging to serve as a retreat house for vestries/small groups throughout the year. 

Phase IV – Target 2012

• Build a new conference kitchen / dining hall with meeting space to support increased groups.

• Remodel existing kitchen / dining hall to welcome center / meeting space/ offices / storage. 

Ongoing

• Acquire land parcels on Camp Gravatt Road, when available, and convert to BGC green space.

• Conduct an Annual Fund Drive (Friends of Gravatt supporters) each year to strengthen and support programs.

• Encourage Camp Gravatt scholarship gifts to broaden camp outreach.

Gravatt is sacred ground. For nearly six decades the Gravatt experience has touched countless lives across the generations, offering spiritual growth experiences and time apart to renew and refocus.  We strive to continue and fulfill for future generations the visionary ministry initiated by Bishop Gravatt in 1949. 
 

In 2007 the Bishop Gravatt Center Board welcomed Ms. Lauri S. Yeargin as its new and energetic Executive Director.  While the Bishop Gravatt Center remains an institution of the Diocese of Upper South Carolina, a new Board of Trustees has assumed independent management of the camp and conference facilities. Our board has the fiscal responsibility of providing for our mission programs and annual budget through user fees and donor support. The facility improvements described above will require generous gifts in order that we may continue the legacy of the Gravatt Camp and Conference Center.  We invite your support anew as our future unfolds.  
 

The Bishop Gravatt Center Board of Trustees currently includes Ms. Carolyn Barfield of St. Bartholomew's in North Augusta; Mr. Clint Burdett of St. Mary's in Columbia, Dr. Ron Gregory of Christ Church, Greenville (Chair); the Rt. Rev’d. Dorsey F. Henderson, Jr.; the Rev’d. Clyde Ireland of Trinity Cathedral, Columbia; Ms. Tina Lockhart of Grace Church in Camden; the Rev. Paul Stricklin of St. Michael's and All Angels, Columbia; Mr. Mitchell Tibshrany of St. Mary’s, Columbia; and Mr. Benton Williamson of St. John’s, Shandon. 

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