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4786 North Forest Service Road 428, Strawberry, AZ 85544-9719
480.226.0487
Mission
The Strawberry Retreat Center is a gift from God where people come to grow closer to Him, to grow through rest, renewal and restoration, to be better equipped to go serve Him.
Building and Accommodations
Lodge
First Level
Four bedrooms furnished with king beds, four bathrooms (one is a half-bath, no shower); great room with floor to ceiling river rock gas fireplace which extends two floors; kitchen with dining table and laundry room. The kitchen has a large table that seats 10–12 people and a smaller table that seats up to six people. It also has a large pantry, dishwasher, electric cook top with convection oven, trash compactor, refrigerator and microwave. The kitchen is fully furnished with appliances and dishes. An outdoor barbeque is also available. The living room is the central meeting place of The Lodge. Its furnishings and decorations make it a favorite relaxing spot. It has a stereo system that plays CDs and a TV/DVD player. An expansive deck overlooks the meadow. Bed linens and towels are provided.
Second Level
Master bedroom suite with a queen bed; cozy sitting area with gas fireplace and large master bathroom. There are two single beds in the open loft. Bed linens and towels are provided.
Gathering Place
This building includes a kitchen, sitting area and open area, three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a gas grill outside. It sleeps 10 people. One room has a king bed, another room has a king and day bed and the third room has a king bed and three twin beds. There is a pool table, TV/DVD and X-Box system in the open area. Bed linens and towels are provided.
Cottage
A log home suite with a stone gas fireplace in the living room and sleeping area, bathroom and kitchen with a table. The living room has a TV/VCR. A covered walkway joins the Gathering Place and the Cottage. The Cottage has a front and back porch. The back porch overlooks the meadow and forest. Bed linens and towels are provided.
Rates and Reservations
$30 per person for one night
$20 per person for more than one night
(note: if less than eight people reserve the Lodge, the cost is a minimum of $150 per night)
$80 for one-day meetings (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
 Strawberry Retreat Contract
Inquire about:
- Meal options
- Food preparation and service
- Weekly rates $100 per person (5–7 nights; Friday night to Friday morning)
- Family rates available
- Activities include: basketball, horseshoes, pool table, TV/DVD, X-Box Game, table games
Directions
The retreat center is 96 miles from Scottsdale Bible Church. Take Shea Boulevard east to Highway 87 (Beeline Highway). Go left (north) on Highway 87 toward Payson. Stay on Highway 87 through Payson and Pine, until you reach Strawberry. In Strawberry, turn left on Fossil Creek Road, at the Strawberry Lodge. Travel three miles to the center. The paved road will turn to a dirt road so please drive slowly to minimize the dust for our neighbors. You will come to a fork in the road marked Forest Service Road 428. Turn left (down the hill) to the entrance of the Strawberry Retreat Center on the right.
Booking and Reservations
Brenda Frahm, 480.226.0487
Onsite Caretakers
Brian and Kati Austin, 928.476.4229
Documents:
http://www.strawberryretreatcenter.com/floorPlans.pdf
http://www.strawberryretreatcenter.com/ContractFeb05.pdf
http://www.strawberryretreatcenter.com/PoliciesFeb05.pdf
http://www.strawberryretreatcenter.com/mealOption.pd
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