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For over 45 years Aldersgate Camp & Retreat Center has been a place set apart where people of all ages & a variety of organizations have come to get away from the normal routine of life, experience God, build community with each other and enjoy the beauty of creation. Only an hour from Lexington, Kentucky, we're certain you'll feel at HOME and be transformed at Aldersgate!

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Job Opening: 2 part time Program Directors

Aldersgate is seeking 2 Program Directors.  Housing, utilities (and many meals) are provided.  This salaried position is considered part time to average 26 hours/week.  Other benefits include continuing education in skill areas necessary for this position; vacation; travel expenses; and various paid leaves.  Position(s) begin January, 2012. If you are interested or just want more information, contact us at (606) 723-5078 or email at … [Read More...]

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Gift Announced

On October 27, 2011 at a fund raising dinner for the New Aldersgate Camp Lodge and Dining Room, Lee Padgett, Aldersgate Camp Director, was pleased to announce the receipt of a gift of $100,000.00 from the J. W. Kinzer Foundation of Eastern KY. With this exciting gift the entrance and lobby of the upcoming New Lodge and Dining Room will be named the Lucy Kinzer Lobby. The dinner, held at the Marriott Griffin-Gate Resort in Lexington, was a festive and joyful event … [Read More...]

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Weekend availability

Book a retreat for your group today! Here are some weekend dates that have space! Call the office for week day space or to book your retreat! Weekend Availability (updated 12/13/11) December 16-18: Lodge, 3 Cottages, 4 Creekside Rooms OPENINGS DURING THE CHRISTMAS BREAK - CALL THE OFFICE! SPRING AVAILABILITY January 6 - 8:  3 Cottages, Hill House January 7-8: 3 Cottages, Lodge, 4 Creekside, Hill House January 13-15: 2 Cottages, Lodge, 4 Creekside, … [Read More...]

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Aldersgate Prayer Requests

God continues to bless Aldersgate Camp abundantly, year after year.  It is only through prayer that we are able to continue growing.  This page will update you on what's happening at camp so you can better support this ministry through your prayers.  Please pray as we continue to raise money for our New Lodge.   Please pray for the means to make this lodge happen!   We are well on our way! Aldersgate Staff Please continue to keep the year round staff … [Read More...]

Groundbreaking

Groundbreaking Marks a Huge Step Forward for the New Lodge

A groundbreaking ceremony at the 2011 Aldersgate Homecoming marked a new beginning for the proposed Lodge. Lee Padgett, Mandy Benitez, Dwight Rogers, Dee Reynolds, Phil Hogg, Mark Girard, and Teddy Poore all participated in the ceremony. The new state of the art facilities will include a new kitchen, dining space, meeting rooms, offices, a lobby, an infirmary and much more. Stay tuned for coming updates on construction progress. Update … [Read More...]