Please take a moment to review Calvin Center’s guest policies. 

Reservations

Reservations for the use of Calvin Center are accepted on a first-come, first–served basis and can be made through the office Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Reservations will be accepted up to one year in advance. Overnight fees include a meeting space suitable to the size of the group and some AV equipment. If available, additional meeting spaces may be rented. Generally, we serve multiple groups at the same time; however, exclusive use rates are available. Upon receiving your request for use of Calvin Center, a contract will be emailed to you for your approval. The signed contract must be returned to the Calvin Center office along with the full Non-Refundable deposit, (50% of the estimated total). Once the signed contract and the deposit are received, the reservation will be confirmed and secured. All deposits go to the final invoice.

Payment Schedule

1. At time of contract – 50% deposit of estimated total is required.
2. 30 days prior to event – Final numbers are due for overnights and meals.
3. Upon arrival – Final payment due.

Conference Lodge (Hotel):
Conference Lodge bedrooms have one queen and one twin bed in each room and are billed at a per room, per night rate (including linens). Minimum booking for the Conference Lodge is 5 rooms. A limited number of rollaway beds are available upon request. Once overnight minimum numbers are met, children ages 3 to 9 years are charged at half price for meals. No charge for children under three years.

Hicks Lodge, Unit 5 & Geneva Lodge (Bunk Style):

Hicks Lodge, Unit 5 and Geneva Lodge are bunk style facilities which are all billed at a per person, per night rate with minimums to reserve. Linens are not provided. Calvin Center can provide linens for a one-time fee. Once overnight minimum numbers are met, children ages 3 to 9 years are charged at half price for both lodging and meals. No charge for children under three years.

Food Services

All Groups using Calvin Center food services are responsible for notifying our office of the final meal numbers no later than 14 days prior to the event. A minimum of 10 people are required to use our Food Service. Groups will be allowed 10% over/under on these numbers and charged accordingly. If there are special dietary needs (food allergies, vegetarians etc.) please let us know two weeks in advance.

Usage Policies

There are very few restrictions for guests at Calvin Center.

It is helpful to share your retreat schedule with the Calvin Center Office a couple of weeks in advance so we can help coordinate group activities to help prevent overlap when possible. If your plans include using the ball field or worship areas please let us know.

Groups should only enter buildings they are assigned to and should stay out of other buildings as they may be rented by other groups.

Group leaders should check in at the Calvin Center office upon arrival and upon departure.

Calvin Center is blessed to have such beautiful nature and scenery. Please be good stewards by leaving plants/flowers/wildlife alone where they live. Picking up any trash along the way is also appreciated.

Health Care

No medical services will be administered by Calvin Center Staff. Insurance coverage is the responsibility of the guest. Guests should bring own first aid kits.

Quiet Time

Rest is essential to a successful retreat. At 11:00 pm all guests are to be in their own facilities and quiet time is to be observed. Any exception must be negotiated in advance with the Calvin Center office.

Damages

Groups will be charged for damages based on material and labor cost for repairs / replacement.
Smoking is prohibited inside any building at Calvin Center.

Firework/Firearms

Possession of fireworks / firearms on the property is prohibited.

Pets

For health and safety of all guests, pets are not permitted on the grounds.

Inclement Weather Cancellations

Calvin Center follows the GA state inclement weather closure policy. Groups that need to cancel their event because of inclement weather, may transfer their deposit to another date within 90 days of original event (subject to availability).

Equestrian area and program

WARNING Under Georgia law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to Chapter 12 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated.

Please only go to the Equestrian areas of Calvin Center with permission. Horses are friendly but can be dangerous and fragile if not handled correctly. Trail Rides are available with advance reservations.