Who Started Laity Lodge?
Laity Lodge is a program of the H.
E. Butt Foundation. Individual renewal has been
a cornerstone of its history.
Laity Lodge was started in 1961 by Howard E. Butt, Jr. His radio
encouragements are heard on stations across the
country. To find out about the Laity Lodge logo,
click on the logo at the top of the page.
Where is Laity Lodge?
Laity Lodge is located in the Frio River Canyon, 12 miles north
of Leakey, Texas, on Highway 83. For the most direct route from San Antonio,
go west on Interstate 10 past Kerrville to the Highway 41 exit.
Turn left on Hwy. 41. Travel about 22 miles to Highway 83. Turn left on
Highway 83 and travel 15 miles to the H. E. Butt Foundation entrance
on the left. Please watch for deer and other wildlife—especially if
you are traveling at night. Also, there is only one small
gas station available after leaving Kerrville.
What is the nearest airport?
San Antonio is the closest commercial airport to Laity Lodge. Be
sure to include the two-hour drive from the San Antonio airport
to Laity Lodge in your travel arrangements. Private aircraft can
land at the Leakey airstrip, 12 miles away from the Lodge.
What is the difference between the Lodge and Black Bluff?
Black Bluff is built on the side of a bluff, with two suites on
each floor. Each suite has a private bath, two twin beds, a shared
balcony, and a great view of the Canyon. The suites are only accessible via
a spiral staircase. The suites are larger, so the cost is slightly higher than the Lodge rate.
The Lodge is the main building for housing guests, with 10 upstairs and
10 downstairs rooms. Each room has two twin beds and a private bath.
All rooms are double occupancy. Each upstairs room has a balcony.
Towels and linens are provided for all Laity Lodge housing. All
rooms are centrally cooled and heated.
What is the schedule of a typical Laity Lodge retreat?
Check-in is any time after 3:00 p.m., with dinner at 7:00 p.m. on
the first day. The evening meeting is an introductory time. An optional
devotional around 8:00 a.m. starts the day, with breakfast at 8:30
a.m. The morning meeting begins around 9:30 a.m. with the speaker(s) presentation(s) usually followed by small-group time. Lunch is served around 12:30-1:00 p.m. The afternoon
is free time for guests to play tennis, hike, swim, canoe, read,
rest, or explore creativity in the Cody Center art studios. Dinner is served
around 6:30 p.m., followed by another speaker presentation or a musical
concert in the evening. The evening meetings generally wind down
around 9:30-10:00 p.m. Retreats at Laity Lodge conclude with a rolling
breakfast, remarks, and closing worship followed by brunch at 11:00
a.m. and noon departure.
What do I bring?
Good walking shoes
Comfortable, casual clothes
Warm outerwear for cool nights
Swimsuit (for those considering swimming in the Frio)
Toiletries
Flashlight
Hair dryer
Bible, notebook
Do you have accommodations for special needs?
Please indicate on your registration what your special needs are.
We are amazingly flexible with advance notice. Let us know if you
have special dietary needs. Since there are upstairs and downstairs
rooms, indicate if you have a mobility limitation. There are a couple
of wheelchair-accessible rooms equipped with grab bars.
Laity Lodge has several golf carts and wheelchairs to help folks
get around.
Will my cell phone/computer work?
Cell phones don't work in the Canyon. There are no telephones, televisions,
radios, or internet access in the rooms. Yes, it really is a retreat place, time
to truly get away. Consider it a blessing.
How can I be contacted in an emergency?
The emergency phone number to leave with folks at home is 830-232-5236
to reach the host/hostess desk at the Lodge. The host/hostess will
take a message for you. Return calls can be made by using the pay
phones. Bring a phone card, or one can be purchased at the hostess
desk. The fax number at the Lodge is 830-232-5176
if you need to receive a fax.
What if I leave something behind?
Call the Laity Lodge business office at 830-792-1242
about lost items.
May I bring my pet?
Please leave your pets at home.
May I bring my child?
Laity Lodge is an adult retreat center. There is no babysitting
provided for children at the facility. High school aged children
can attend a retreat for the same registration fee as an
adult.
How can we promote a Laity Lodge
retreat at our church?
Laity Lodge has produced a seven minute DVD that you can show to potential retreat attendees. Contact our office for a
copy. In addition, you can download one or more of the
following promotional templates:
a) a 2-sided
8-1/2" x 11" flyer
b) a 11"
x 17" one-sided poster
c) a 3"
x 3" bulletin ad insert.
Contact Ann Jack if you have any questions (annjack@laitylodge.org).
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