Thursday, December 12, 2024

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Sai Ram!

 

Thank you for Making this Retreat a Grand Success!

Please click here to give your feedback on the Retreat!

 

 

 

General Information
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Please click the following link to download the General Information in PDF

2009 Retreat General Information

LOCATION:
Camp Henry Horner is located in Ingleside in the northern metropolitan Chicago area, about one hour north of downtown Chicago. It is easily accessible by a network of state and interstate highway. The scenic facility is surrounded by woods, large open fields, and nature trails.

CAMP FACILITIES AND ACCOMMODATION:
A total of 3 heated lodges with 180 plus newer bunk beds, pillows and mattresses (without sheets and blankets) are available in the campsite. Each lodge is equipped with bathrooms with wash basins and flush toilets. There are also shower facilities in the lodges. The facilities are comparable to hotels with modern amenities. All are encouraged to stay in these facilities.

FOOD SERVICE:
Friday: Dinner (Light Snacks and Beverages only) [served FREE for all]
Saturday/Sunday: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks and Beverages
Monday: Breakfast and Lunch (packed to go)

WHAT TO BRING:

Bedding: Mandatory items: Bed sheets, blankets, pillows cases
Toiletries: Bath towel, wash cloth, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb/brush, shaving kit
Other: Flashlight, umbrella, prescription medicine, insect repellent, jackets, sweater, Comfortable shoes,

Optional:
Camera (safety of these items is your responsibility). Please do not bring video cameras to record the program, due to space limitations.

Audio media of the entire program will be available at the retreat.

DRESS CODE:
Same as at Prasanthi Nilayam. Shorts and abbreviated dresses are not permitted. Please inform your guests about our custom!

TRANSPORTATION:
If flying, please use O’Hare airport as it is closer to the campsite. If coming by Air / Train, please call Krishna Haldipurkar (630) 460-6861 or  Nagarjun Batchu (630) 890-4440 at least a week in advance.

If unable to call in advance, please use shuttle bus from O’Hare to Gurnee Mills. From Gurnee Mills, please call us for a ride to the campsite:

Narendra Rao: 847-922-6321       Krishnan Seshadri: 630-819-9081


ACTIVITIES:
Weather permitting, the camp staff will organize special outdoor activities for children such as Canoeing, Archery, Camp-fire, etc. Please pack appropriate clothing.

MOTELS close to the Camp Site [less than 7 miles]
Super8 McHenry
110 S Il Route 31 Mchenry, IL 60050-0504  (815) 344-9200
about 6.5 Miles West from Camp

Comfort Suites Grayslake
1775 East Belvidere Road Grayslake, IL 60030 (847) 223-5050
about 6.6 Miles East


MOTELS IN GURNEE (Approx 10 miles from the Camp Site)
Comfort Inn 800 438-1578 / 847-855-8866                                
La Quinta 800 531-5900/ 847-662-7600
Fairfield Inn 800-228-2800 / 847-855-8868                                
Hampton Inn 800-426-7866 / 847-662-1100
Country Inn Suites 888-201-1746 / 847 625-9700     
Courtyard Marriott 888-236-2427 /847-689-8000
Approximate range of rates: $80 to $170 per night.

 

Please click the following link to download the General Information in PDF

2009 Retreat General Information

LOCATION:
Camp Henry Horner is located in Ingleside in the northern metropolitan Chicago area, about one hour north of downtown Chicago. It is easily accessible by a network of state and interstate highway. The scenic facility is surrounded by woods, large open fields, and nature trails.

CAMP FACILITIES AND ACCOMMODATION:
A total of 3 heated lodges with 180 plus newer bunk beds, pillows and mattresses (without sheets and blankets) are available in the campsite. Each lodge is equipped with bathrooms with wash basins and flush toilets. There are also shower facilities in the lodges. The facilities are comparable to hotels with modern amenities. All are encouraged to stay in these facilities.

FOOD SERVICE:
Friday: Dinner (Light Snacks and Beverages only) [served FREE for all]
Saturday/Sunday: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks and Beverages
Monday: Breakfast and Lunch (packed to go)

WHAT TO BRING:

Bedding: Mandatory items: Bed sheets, blankets, pillows cases
Toiletries: Bath towel, wash cloth, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb/brush, shaving kit
Other: Flashlight, umbrella, prescription medicine, insect repellent, jackets, sweater, Comfortable shoes,

Optional:
Camera (safety of these items is your responsibility). Please do not bring video cameras to record the program, due to space limitations.

Audio media of the entire program will be available at the retreat.

DRESS CODE:
Same as at Prasanthi Nilayam. Shorts and abbreviated dresses are not permitted. Please inform your guests about our custom!

TRANSPORTATION:
If flying, please use O’Hare airport as it is closer to the campsite. If coming by Air / Train, please call Krishna Haldipurkar (630) 460-6861 or  Nagarjun Batchu (630) 890-4440 at least a week in advance.

If unable to call in advance, please use shuttle bus from O’Hare to Gurnee Mills. From Gurnee Mills, please call us for a ride to the campsite:

Narendra Rao: 847-922-6321       Krishnan Seshadri: 630-819-9081


ACTIVITIES:
Weather permitting, the camp staff will organize special outdoor activities for children such as Canoeing, Archery, Camp-fire, etc. Please pack appropriate clothing.

MOTELS close to the Camp Site [less than 7 miles]
Super8 McHenry
110 S Il Route 31 Mchenry, IL 60050-0504  (815) 344-9200
about 6.5 Miles West from Camp

Comfort Suites Grayslake
1775 East Belvidere Road Grayslake, IL 60030 (847) 223-5050
about 6.6 Miles East


MOTELS IN GURNEE (Approx 10 miles from the Camp Site)
Comfort Inn 800 438-1578 / 847-855-8866                                
La Quinta 800 531-5900/ 847-662-7600
Fairfield Inn 800-228-2800 / 847-855-8868                                
Hampton Inn 800-426-7866 / 847-662-1100
Country Inn Suites 888-201-1746 / 847 625-9700     
Courtyard Marriott 888-236-2427 /847-689-8000
Approximate range of rates: $80 to $170 per night.

 

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