Cal-Wood's remote and breathtaking setting combined with cozy accommodations and delicious food create a perfect atmosphere for an organizational retreat. Groups find they accomplish more in their time at Cal-Wood because of the lack of distraction and the abundance of natural inspiration. Groups create their own dynamic program based on components such as meals, lodging, facilitation etc. Bring your group to the beauty and seclusion of 1,200 acres just 35 minutes Northwest of Boulder.
Faith
Non-Faith Based:
Non-Faith Based
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: Cal-Wood's mission is to offer a unique outdoor educational experience to youth and adults in a manner that will carry on the vision of Roger and Oral Calvert. To this end Cal-Wood's goals are: (1) to help all who come to Cal-Wood develop a greater appreciation for the natural world; (2) to offer environmental education to those who would not otherwise experience it; and (3) to provide unique educational opportunities in a special mountain setting.
Average Cost: $$
Work Exchange:
Yes!
Contact us about work exchange opportunities.
Environment: Lake / Pond, Mountain, Rustic, Woods
Language: English, Spanish
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
64
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
70
Meeting Rooms:
| Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
| Meeting Room | 0 | 0 | Our lodge consists of an upstairs meeting room, complete with a stone fireplace and wood-burning stove. |
| Classroom | 0 | 0 | |
| Deck | 0 | 0 | |
Groups Served: Arts / Crafts, Business, Church / Faith / Religious, Dance / Theater, Educational, Families, Health / Healing, Lesbian / Gay, Meditation Groups, Mens Groups, Music, Nature / Adventure, Peace / Justice, Personal Development Groups, Reunions, Silent, Womens Groups, Writing, Yoga Groups, Youth Groups
Amenities: Carpet, Fire Pit / Circle, Fireplaces, Gardens / Outdoor Space, On-line / Internet Access, Ropes / Challenge Course, Walking/ Hiking Trails
Special Features: Adjacent to the lodge/cabin area visitors can use a campfire circle (fire restrictions dependent), a recreation field, team-building initiatives and 1,200 acres of private land to explore. Cal-Wood maintains over 9 miles of trails for hikers of all abilities and interests. Our most popular is a gradual 1/2 mile climb to a spectacular overlook of the Continental Divide. Also nearby to the lodge/cabin area are two fishing ponds, an authentic homestead cabin, and a tipi. A walk to the east end of the property is a little less than 2 miles long and takes you through a pristine valley to a small waterfall and abandoned mica mine.
Team-Building
Cal-Wood has the capability to add a powerful team-building experience to any program, youth or adult. Our expert staff utilizes a wide variety of activities and initiatives aimed to promote communication, problem-solving and trust. We have many challenging team-building "elements" on-site that are extremely effective in facilitating positive groups dynamics. The extent to which team-building is incorporated into a program varies considerably depending on the needs of each group.
Technology and AV: Speaker System (Fender) - 2 speakers and receiver w/microphone inputs (guests bring microphone)
LCD projector & screen - (guests bring laptop)
DVD player
Wireless Internet
Guest Computer
Room Types: Cottage / Cabin
Children OK: Yes!
Food: Organic / Locally Grown, Restricted Diet Options, Vegetarian Options
Meal Availability: Available On Site
Location of this Retreat:
PO Box 347
Jamestown, CO 80455
United States
Travel Info: Cal-Wood is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains -15 miles northwest of Boulder - just outside Jamestown, Colorado. Cal-Wood is within an easy drive of the greater Denver-Boulder metropolitan area - 35 minutes from Boulder, one hour from downtown Denver and just 1 1/4 hours from Denver International Airport