About Camp de Benneville Pines
Camp de Benneville Pines was founded in 1961 as a summer mountain retreat in the San Bernardino National Forest for the Unitarian Universalists of Southern California, southern Nevada, and Arizona. Over 20 years ago, the camp became year around and other groups (e.g., scouts, theater groups, home schoolers, etc.) rent the facility. While the Camp sponsors the Artist Retreat known as Art Camp 4 Grown-ups, participants are not all Unitarian Universalists. Everyone is welcome, regardless of faith, sexual orientation, or political persuasion.
At nearly 7,000 feet the pines rule, but oak trees put in a good showing (especially in the fall). There are hiking trails nearby with Jenks Lake within walking distance. Activities available include swimming in the camp pool, relaxing in the hot tub, canoeing on the Lake, taking an archery lesson, walking the meditation labyrinth, and lounging in the clean mountain air. Art Campers often mix these activities with the afternoon creative workshops.
Facilities have a “mountain” vibe and are clean and comfortable. Campers are housed in cabins with shared rooms (2 persons on bottom bunks). You may wish to “Bring a Friend” to have choice of roommate. A few rooms accommodate 3 bottom bunks which are sought after by families and friends wanting to be together. Bathrooms are across the hall.
There are a limited number of rooms with double beds for couples, available for a fee, on a first come, first served basis at registration (request early!). Non-artist partners are welcome to come at a discount, and enjoy the camp activities on their own.
Delicious, first-rate, in-house prepared meals are served buffet style by the talented and caring staff, providing selections for omnivore, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets. The food is fresh, wholesome, abundant, and DELICIOUS!
There are a very limited number of private rooms, and deluxe rooms double-bed rooms for couples. During registration you will be able to make your preferences known. There is a higher rate for these rooms. Read more details below.
Cabin 6 is wonderfully unique and has amenities such as a living room for conversation and relaxing, a full kitchen with dining area, and a lovely deck. There are only 3 bedrooms, each with two lower beds. When you register, request Cabin 6 in your comments, and if available, the upgrade fee of $150 will be added. First Come, First Served, based on Registration date and specifying Cabin 6.
A Wait-list will be kept thru-out registration to accommodate those wishing to be moved into Cabin 6 upon someone’s cancellation. Mention in the “Comments Section” that you wish to be on the wait-list.
Due to the policy of Art Camp to only fill lower beds, no private rooms can be offered at the onset of registration. Please indicate in the “Comments Section” if you are interested in a private room. We will be back in touch as we get closer to the start of camp if any private rooms are available. Fulfillment will be accommodated on a 1st come - 1st served basis, from your date of registration.
The upgrade fee for a private room will be $350 and it will not be collected until rooms are confirmed. No private rooms will be available in Craig’s Cabin or Cabin 6. Register early, these premium rooms get reserved quickly!
