The John Beltz Retreat Center
A Place to Connect with God's Creation
The 100-acre John Beltz Retreat Center in Galena is available by reservation only for campouts, church functions, family reunions, graduation parties, weddings, and other celebrations.
Property Details
Amenities
The Retreat offers a rustic barn with 11 picnic tables, 2 stoves, 1 large refrigerator and a wood burning heater. The restroom facilities are not modern. There is a well pump for water. The parking lot has space for 30 cars.
The Chapel
An open-air chapel with bench seating is located a short distance from the barn, surrounded by pine and apple trees.
Camping
There are 10 campsites with fire rings, surrounded by pine trees. The communal camp fire is located next to the barns.
Play Areas
For kids, there's a play area, climbing bars, tether ball, a volleyball court, horseshoes, and softball and soccer fields.
The Grounds
The Retreat is home to more than 10,000 pine trees, planted by our members and Scout Troop 474. We have numerous trails and walking areas. Two streams run through the property and into the Hoover Reservoir. The wooded area includes wildflowers, mushrooms, and many other native plants.
Wildlife
The wildlife on the property includes fox, deer, turkey, woodchucks, squirrels, and many others. The streams have salamanders, snails, and other animals.
God’s Beauty, Year-round
Come see spring flowers, fall colors, and winter snows. The retreat is open 365 days a year. It is free for all members of Overbook and a nominal fee for others. The address is 4834 Harlem Rd in Galena, Ohio.
If you would like to reserve the retreat for an event, please email at jbrc@overbrookchurch.org.
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