Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center
Mack Courtyard
Place at the Table Campaign
Rooted in Heritage, Building on Faith
We are very
excited to share the next big project at Lazy F! Ponderosa (the old dining hall)
is 48 years old, but has good bones. It is experiencing a mid-life crisis with a
failing roof, tired furnaces, slow toilets, worn floors, and other aspects that
need repair. The interior and exterior also scream “1970’s construction” and
need upgrading so our guests and campers get the experience they deserve. Large
new windows will invite the outside into the two large meeting spaces and the
building exterior will be resided so it is in sync with Manastash Lodge and more
fire resistant. Finally, a new and improved staff/guest lounge will be
incorporated adjacent to a more comfortable and accessible camp store.
We are excited to
share that our Rooted in Heritage, Building on Faith campaign began this summer
and already people have pledged and given almost $700,000 towards our $1.2
million goal. We are blessed that two anonymous donors are matching all gifts up
to $150,000! Already $108,102 has been matched, so there is still over $40,000
left to be matched.
Construction began
in mid-August and things are looking really good as we move towards our goal of
having the new sections of the building weather tight before winter hits. The
goal is to have the renovations completed by the end of May.
We are bringing
back our popular engraved brick opportunity that helped fund the construction of
Manastash Lodge. Friends of the camp funded 340 bricks that are now a part of
the Mack Cross View Courtyard. They honor people, places, and events that have
influenced our campers and guests. The opportunity to purchase an engraved brick
will be a part of funding the renovation of Ponderosa. These new bricks will be
placed outside the renovated building and will be a donation to the project.
Options include a 4" x 8" brick with 3 lines for $125 or 8" x 8" brick with 6
lines for $250. Complete the on line form below to purchase a brick or go to
lazyfcamp.org to download and complete a paper form.
