Forest Home Christian Camp

Lakeview - Forest Home is a scenic lakeside retreat and conference venue in Forest Falls, California, designed for organisers planning meaningful group experiences in a peaceful mountain setting. Surrounded by pine forests, canyon views and Lake Mears, the venue combines accommodation, meeting facilities, dining and recreation within one well-organised campus.

The site can host groups of up to 180 guests and offers several accommodation formats, including bunk-style cabins, lodge rooms and leadership cabins. This makes it suitable for church retreats, ministry gatherings, youth and family programmes, leadership weekends, educational groups and organisations seeking a focused setting away from everyday distractions.

For meetings and shared sessions, Lakeview provides a range of purpose-built spaces. The Mears Amphitheater accommodates up to 200 people and includes tiered seating, audio and video support, large displays and stage lighting. Smaller East and West Rooms are available for workshops, breakout discussions and leadership meetings, while the Baldwin Lounge and chapel offer more intimate spaces for conversation, reflection and worship. Larger outdoor gatherings can make use of an amphitheatre with mountain views, staging, lighting and sound infrastructure.

Food is served in the Lakeview Dining Room, which seats up to 180 indoors and offers additional seasonal patio seating. Meals are prepared on site, with support for common dietary requirements including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and allergy-aware options.

Event organisers can also build recreation into the programme, with activities such as ziplining, kayaking, paddleboarding, climbing challenges, a high ropes course, swimming, mini golf, disc golf and team games. From initial planning through arrival, the venue team supports organisers with accommodation, schedules, spaces and event logistics, creating a practical setting for retreats, conferences and group development programmes.