Camps Airy & Louise offers the perfect venue for your next overnight retreat. Located in the Catoctin mountains of western Maryland, within a 50 mile radius of Baltimore and Washington, DC, we have 2 spectacular facilities for your next spring, end of summer or fall retreat. We are proud to offer complete dining services, accommodations, and recreational facilities in a wonderfully serene environment for an affordable price.
During the camp season (mid-June through mid-August) camp functions as a traditional resident summer camp. During our off-season, Camps Airy & Louise provides a beautiful backdrop for adults and youth from religious groups, youth organizations, sorority retreats, cheerleading camps, athletic training, corporate meetings, bar mitzvahs, weddings, and more.
Faith
Jewish:
Jewish
Non-Faith Based:
Non-Faith Based
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: We run a Jewish summer camp in the summer, but our facility is open to rent to any and all faiths. We do not have a kosher kitchen but can accommodate all dietary needs.
Average Cost: $$ - $$$
We can accommodate groups including meals or without meals and range in size from 50 - 500+
Environment: Mountain, Rural, Rustic, Woods
Gay Friendly: Yes!
Special Needs: Allergies, Sign language interpretation upon request
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
500
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
500
Dates Closed to Groups: Open May to Mid-June; Open Mid-August to October
Meeting Rooms:
Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
Dining Hall | | 600 | Accommodating up to 600 and fully air conditioned, the dining hall is the perfect space for a company meeting, dining, dancing or other activities. Men's and women's bathroom facilities. |
Uphill Social Hall | | 100 | Outdoor area perfect for social gatherings with an indoor space to compelement. Great for meetings, breakout sessions, social parties. Mens and women's bathrooms and airconditioned. |
Gym | | 600 | Open air gym is great rain or shine for meetings, activities, dances, services and more. |
Groups Served: 12 Step / Addiction / Recovery, Arts / Crafts, Business, Church / Faith / Religious, Dance / Theater, Educational, Families, Health / Healing, Lesbian / Gay, Meditation Groups, Mens Groups, Music, Nature / Adventure, Non-profit, Peace / Justice, Personal Development Groups, Reunions, Silent, Weddings, Womens Groups, Writing, Yoga Groups, Youth Groups
Amenities: AV Service, Basketball Court, Church / Prayer Services, Fire Pit / Circle, Gardens / Outdoor Space, Hardwood / Tile (non-carpet), Meditation Hall, On-line / Internet Access, Pavilion, Ropes / Challenge Course, Swimming Pool / Lake, Tennis Court, Volleyball, Walking/ Hiking Trails, Yoga Classes
Room Types: Cottage / Cabin, Tent
Children OK: Yes!
Housing: Cabins are mostly double occupancy and twin beds, with some housing 3 or 4 and all include private bath and shower. Most are air conditioned.
Bunks are group style housing with 16 bunk beds and 3 individual beds with shared bathrooms and showers in the bunks.
All accommodations include closet space and dressers.
Food: Kosher Options, Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian or Vegan Options
Meal Availability: Available On Site, Kitchen - Private, Provided - All Meals, Provided - Some Meals
Location of this Retreat:
14938 Old Camp Airy Rd
Thurmont,, MD 21788
United States
Travel Info: Only 20 minutes from Frederick, MD and convenient to BWI, IAD, DCA airports and train stations.
Retreat Contact: Susan Vogel
Phone: 410-466-9010
Website:
View Retreat Website
Organization Contact:
Camps Airy & Louise
5750 Park Heights Avenue, Suite 306
Baltimore, MD 21215
United States
Organization Website: View Organization Website