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Blue Jay

Idyllic place to host your next group retreat, family getaway or solo escape. Scroll to see your options and reserve a space.

NEWEST AND MOST POPULAR CABIN


Three Rooms + Two 1/2 Baths

24 Beds / Sleeps 24


  • Room one: 6 bunks/12 beds

  • Room two: 6 bunks/12 beds

  • Room three: Seating Area and Kitchenette


Kitchenette includes: microwave, refrigerator, toaster oven, toaster, coffee maker, kitchen sink


Heated

$450/night

Availability

This calendar shows the dates currently open for booking at Joy of Living Camp.

 

Please note that the calendar is for reference only; to book your stay and calculate the total cost, including any add-ons, scroll down to our booking form.

 

Before completing your reservation, we kindly ask you to read through all the terms and conditions to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.

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Joy of living camp

Retreat Policies

  • Your arrival should be no earlier than 4 pm, and check-out must be by 2:00 pm, unless arrangements are  otherwise made in advance of your event. This allows our staff time to properly prepare and clean the  facilities before and after your group. Please indicate the times you expect to arrive and depart on the Rental  Agreement.

  • Children aged 3 and under are not charged and are not counted when determining graduated pricing.  

    A non-refundable/non-transferrable deposit of $300 is due with your signed rental agreement, and is credited toward the total cost of your event. Events are not confirmed until the full deposit and a signed rental agreement have been received.  

    The account balance for your retreat or event is payable 30 days prior to your event. Payment may be received in the form of cash, check, money order, or credit/debit card.

    In the event your attendance projections fall below your original projected total, notification is required for  the new projected attendance not less than thirty (30) days in advance of your event. Failure to notify Joy of  Living in this time frame will result in billing at the originally contracted amount. 

    Cancellations are required at least sixty (60) days in advance of your event. Your deposit will be returned to  you minus a $100 cancellation fee. Cancellations made within sixty (60) days of your event will result in the forfeiture of your entire deposit. 

    Each group is responsible for damages that occur as a result of their activity. Please be responsible and  report any damage to the staff person on duty. A walk through inspection will be performed by our staff  following your departure. God has blessed us with this facility for our enjoyment, and we are responsible for  its care. Groups will be charged an additional $20/hour for cleaning services for facilities which require additional attention from use beyond “normal” wear & tear. Groups will be charged for damages to facilities  and equipment based on actual cost of labor, repair, and/or replacement.

  • The food service area (behind the serving counter) is off-limits to guests unless your group rented that space.  The refrigerator located in front of the serving counter is available for guest use, and is so labeled.  

    A standard weekend retreat includes up to 5 meals. Please select the meals you wish to have served on the Rental Agreement form. Standard meal times are 8:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 5:00 pm unless otherwise arranged in advance.

    Kitchen rental for groups wishing to prepare their own food is limited to groups composed of 25 or more paid  participants. The rental fee for the kitchen is $100 per day ($200 for a standard weekend retreat). If renting  the kitchen, a “person in charge” must be designated to oversee all food preparation, service, and clean-up.  This person must meet with one of our staff to review kitchen guidelines prior to kitchen use. 

  • The use of alcohol and non-prescription drugs is strictly prohibited on Joy of Living property at any time. The  use of tobacco products of any kind - including electronic tobacco products - is not permitted in any building,  but is permitted outside building areas. All remains must be safely disposed of in an appropriate manner.  We want to avoid littering of the forest with the remains of smoking. Please help us protect our camp  from the devastation of fire. And, please be considerate of those who do not smoke.

  • All garbage/trash must be placed in bags and deposited in the dumpster prior to your departure. Absolutely  no trash is to be left anywhere on the property, including trails, picnic areas, etc.

  • Engle Hall will be open for your use from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm during your stay. Please make advance  arrangements with Joy of Living if the room is needed outside posted hours. 

    Pursuant to Knox County Health Department Code, under no circumstances may guests sleep overnight in any room not designated for that purpose. 

    No furniture may be moved or rearranged for any reason, except for folding chairs and tables. This includes  beds, mattresses, and game tables in the Lower Level of the Eagle’s Nest. Please do not remove any furniture  from any building. Please contact a Joy of Living staff person for exceptions to this policy.

  • Cell phone coverage at camp is spotty and unreliable. A land-line telephone is available exclusively for  emergency use and is located on the counter in the kitchen. This is a business line and guests are asked not  to answer this phone when it rings. 

    Wireless internet service is provided to guests as a courtesy and is not a part of the rental agreement. The  presence of a wireless signal is not guaranteed. The wireless signal is most reliable in the Eagle’s Nest with  reduction in signal strength as you get further away from that building. The password for the guest wireless  will be provided to the group leader.

  • 1. Pets must be current in their vaccinations. 

    2. Pets are not permitted in the kitchen, indoor or outdoor dining areas, or carpeted rooms. The Game  Room is the sole exception to this guideline with the following proviso: pets should be kept off the  carpeted portion of the room and off furniture. 

    3. Pets must be kept on a leash while outside and in a kennel when alone in the cabin.

     

    4. Owners should “curb their pet,” or otherwise clean up after them.