Before and after the VAAEC, overnight lodging at Camp Bethel (328 Bethel Road, Fincastle, VA 24090) is available at a discounted rate for groups or individuals on Thursday, February 23 and/or Friday, February 24.
Lodging is FREE for Sponsors at the Bronze Level and higher! Thank you Sponsors!
Inquire directly for lodging to Camp Bethel at CampBethelOffice@gmail.com or 540-992-2940. Be sure to mention that you are attending (or Sponsoring) the 2023 VAAEC, and indicate your choice of Option:
Option A: Shared Cottage w/ up to 3 others of same gender = $15/person/night. Cottage is a heated bunkroom with kitchenette, bathroom, and shower inside. Coffee & tea w/ fixings provided.
Option B: Private-or-Group Cottage = $80/night and includes up to 12 persons. Cottage is a heated bunkroom with kitchenette, bathroom, and shower inside. Coffee & tea w/ fixings provided.
Option C: Private-or-Group Cabin = $60/night and includes up to 12 persons. Cabin is a heated bunkroom next door to a shower house.
Option D: Private room in the Retreat Center for 1 or 2 persons in single beds = $60/night all-inclusive. Limited availability, so first to email is first to reserve. Each room shares a suite/bathroom with one other room of the same gender. Large shared living room and full kitchen. Coffee & tea w/ fixings provided. Also, this is the meeting/planning/lodging space for the VAAEC Plan Team, so we will probably ask for help stuffing attendee badges and bags.
See photos of Camp Bethel's cabins, cottages, and more HERE.
NOTE: If you are adding February 25-26 Wilderness First Aid Training to your VAAEC weekend, there are specially discounted, all-inclusive lodging and meals packages available and specific to the WFA Training. Learn more HERE.
Lodging is FREE for Sponsors at the Bronze Level and higher! Thank you Sponsors!
Inquire directly for lodging to Camp Bethel at CampBethelOffice@gmail.com or 540-992-2940. Be sure to mention that you are attending (or Sponsoring) the 2023 VAAEC, and indicate your choice of Option:
Option A: Shared Cottage w/ up to 3 others of same gender = $15/person/night. Cottage is a heated bunkroom with kitchenette, bathroom, and shower inside. Coffee & tea w/ fixings provided.
Option B: Private-or-Group Cottage = $80/night and includes up to 12 persons. Cottage is a heated bunkroom with kitchenette, bathroom, and shower inside. Coffee & tea w/ fixings provided.
Option C: Private-or-Group Cabin = $60/night and includes up to 12 persons. Cabin is a heated bunkroom next door to a shower house.
Option D: Private room in the Retreat Center for 1 or 2 persons in single beds = $60/night all-inclusive. Limited availability, so first to email is first to reserve. Each room shares a suite/bathroom with one other room of the same gender. Large shared living room and full kitchen. Coffee & tea w/ fixings provided. Also, this is the meeting/planning/lodging space for the VAAEC Plan Team, so we will probably ask for help stuffing attendee badges and bags.
See photos of Camp Bethel's cabins, cottages, and more HERE.
NOTE: If you are adding February 25-26 Wilderness First Aid Training to your VAAEC weekend, there are specially discounted, all-inclusive lodging and meals packages available and specific to the WFA Training. Learn more HERE.
