Friday Evening, September 29
thru
Sabbath, October 7
Sunday Evening, October 9 thru Monday, October 17
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Notice
Due to difficulty in finding an appropriate facility in which to host SOOJ 2023, Ami Yisreal Fellowship will not be hosting 'Season of Our Joy' in 2023. Starting in 2024, AYF has secured the Camp Shiloh Retreat for the next 4 years.
Information on this page pertains to last year's (2022) SOOJ Sukkot Festival.
Housing at Camp Shiloh Retreat
Camp Shiloh Retreat (www.campshilohretreat.org) is located on a 25 acre campus overlooking beautiful
Lake Bob Sandlin (click
for map). It is near the picturesque towns of Mount Pleasant,
Pittsburg, Winnsboro, and Mount Vernon in north-east Texas. The camp has a
private entrance with only one road leading in and out and is well suited for our 8-day Sukkot
festival. Except for two or three permanent residents, those attending the
festival will be the only ones
staying on campus.
Responsible use of alcohol is allowed, but when bringing alcohol outside your housing unit, we ask that you keep it covered.
Outdoor activities include basketball, ga-ga ball, softball, and tetherball. The
campus also has a nice nature trail. Fishing and swimming are available . . . in
fact Camp Shiloh has a dedicated swimming area that includes a slide and
a tower from which you can jump (no diving allowed), but there is no lifeguard. Camp Shiloh offers other water activities
including canoes, kayaks, and
paddle boats (contact Camp Shiloh for more information). A boat launch is
available for those bringing their own watercraft.
Housing includes 3 Deluxe
cabins, 2 Family cabins, 3 Regular cabins, 4 Deluxe suites, 6 Regular suites, 2
motel-style rooms, and 2 2-person 'Bungalows'. In addition, there are numerous RV and tent sites. Only a few of the facilities allow pets.
Prices for Cabins, Suites, Motel rooms, Bungalows, RV sites, and Camp sites are listed with the housing descriptions (see below). The rates are for 8 nights
beginning Sunday afternoon, October 9 at 3:00 PM and continuing through Monday, October 17 at 12:00 noon. If you plan to arrive early, or spend extra nights, please contact Camp
Shiloh directly at (903) 855-1800. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for some units. At this time, SOOJ is not planning to offer housing for less than 8 nights.
In order to provide a unique festival experience, SOOJ has secured the entire Camp Shiloh facility. That means that except for a very few 'full time' RV campers and a couple of Shiloh staff-members, only those associated with SOOJ will be on campus during our 8-day festival - thus making it much more secure for everyone. This arrangement gives us full 24-7 access to the dining hall, conference center, pavilion, games, and lake-front areas.
In order to pay for this type of access, we are charging a one-time 'Facility Fee' of $75 per housing unit or RV/Camp site. The Facility Fee is in addition to the individual housing rate.
For housing questions or to secure housing for this year's festival, contact Tim Kelley at tim@sooj.org or by phone - (903) 769-2750.
Deluxe Cabins are two bedroom with a living room,
kitchen, and bathroom with shower and can sleep up
to six people. The 'Master' bedroom has a queen bed
and the other bedroom has a bunk-bed as well as a
single bed. The unit can sleep 5. There is a futon in the living
room. Sheets, pillows, blankets, and towels
are provided, but are not changed on a daily basis.
You may pick up clean sheets and towels one time
during the festival.
Along with a table and chairs, the kitchen has a
sink, a 2-burner cook-top (no oven), an apartment-size
refrigerator,
electric griddle, a microwave,
toaster, and coffee pot. Basic dishes and cooking
utensils are included. The cabins have heating and
air conditioning and include a deck in the back.
There are 3 of this type unit. On the Campus Map, the Deluxe Cabins are
#1, 2, & 3. Cabin #1 is 'Pet Friendly'.
Family Cabins - $765 for 8 nights + $75 Facility Fee
Family Cabins are two bedroom with a living
room, kitchen, and bathroom with shower. One bedroom has a queen bed and the other has two sets of bunk beds and can sleep up to six people. Sheets, pillows, blankets, and towels are
provided, but are not changed on a daily basis.
You may pick up clean sheets and towels one time
during the festival.
Along with a table and chairs, the kitchen has a
sink, a 2-burner cook-top (no oven), an apartment-size
refrigerator,
electric griddle, a microwave,
toaster, and coffee pot. Basic dishes and cooking
utensils are included. The cabins have heating and
air conditioning and include a deck in the back.
There are 2 of this type unit. On the Campus Map, the Regular Cabins are
#4 & 8. Cabin #4 is 'Pet Friendly'.
Regular Cabins are two bedroom with a living
room, kitchen, and bathroom with shower. Each
bedroom has two single beds and can sleep up to four
people. Sheets, pillows, blankets, and towels are
provided, but are not changed on a daily basis.
You may pick up clean sheets and towels one time
during the festival.
Along with a folding table and 2 chairs, the
kitchen has a sink, an under-counter refrigerator, a microwave,
electric griddle,
toaster, and coffee pot. Basic dishes and cooking
utensils are included.
The cabins have heating and
air conditioning and include a deck in the front.
There are 3 of this type unit. On the Campus Map, the Regular Cabins are
#5, 6, & 7.
Deluxe Suites are one room units with a bathroom
and shower. On one end of the unit is a
queen-size bed. Sheets, pillows, blankets, and
towels are provided, but are not changed on a daily
basis. You may pick up clean sheets and towels
one time during the festival.
On the other end is the kitchen which includes a
sink, a 2-burner cook-top (no oven), an
apartment-size refrigerator, a microwave, toaster,
coffee pot, table and chairs. Basic dishes and
cooking utensils are included.
In the middle is a recliner and a sofa that
opens to a full-size bed. The Deluxe Suites have heating and
air conditioning and include a covered front porch
and a deck in the back.
There are 4 of this type unit. On the Campus Map, the Deluxe Suites are #1, 6, 7 &
10. Suite #10 is 'Pet Friendly'.
Regular Suites are one room units with a bathroom
and shower. On one end of the unit is a
queen-size bed. Sheets, pillows, blankets, and
towels are provided, but are not changed on a daily
basis. You may pick up clean sheets and towels
one time during the festival.
On the other end is the kitchen which includes
a 2-burner cooktop (no oven), an under-counter
refrigerator, a microwave, toaster, coffee pot,
table and chairs. Basic dishes and cooking
utensils are included.
In the middle is a recliner and a sofa.
The Regular Suites have heating and
air conditioning and include a covered front porch
and a deck in the back.
There are 6 of this type unit. On the Campus Map, the Regular Suites are
#2, 3, 4, 5, 8 & 9.
Motel Rooms are one-room units with a bathroom
and shower. Each has a queen-size bed as well
as a bunk bed. It can sleep up to 4 people.
Sheets, pillows, blankets, and towels are provided,
but are not changed on a daily basis. You may
pick up clean sheets and towels one time during the
festival.
Each unit also includes an under-counter
refrigerator, microwave, toaster, coffee pot and a
table with chairs.
The Motel Rooms have heating and air conditioning
and include a front porch.
There are 2 of this type unit. Both are 'pet friendly'.
Located in the campground, Bungalows provide basic accommodations for up to two persons. They are air conditioned for comfort on the hottest summer days and nights, equipped with two twin beds, a bedside table and a compact refrigerator. There is NO shower or bath, but guests may use the adjacent shower and washroom facilities.
There are 2 of this type unit. On the Campus Map they are called "Nature Center" and "A Quiet Place".
Camp Shiloh has a total of 34 beautiful RV sites, all of
which have paved pads,
a picnic table, and a charcoal grill. Not all
sites have the same hook-up configuration, so check the Campus Map to secure the
configuration that best fits your needs. Tents are allowed, but no more than 8 persons per site. Prices for each
configuration are listed below. RV sites are 'pet friendly'.
There are no clearly
defined tent camping spots at Camp Shiloh, but during
SOOJ, the tent camping area will be on the
relatively flat areas adjacent to the lake
specifically north and east of the Pavilion and west
of the Boat Shed.
One normal size tent and up to two
smaller tents will be allowed on each site as long
as those staying in the smaller tents are in the same immediate family
as those in the main tent. Tent campers may
also have a "kitchen" tent or screened enclosure.
Campfires are permitted, but please use a fire
ring.
Note that the terrain is separated from the lake
by a 'sea wall' and in some places drops up to 24" to the
lake. There is no fence or rail separating the
terrain from the lake.
The campground area has only one bathhouse, and
that bathhouse has three separate 'lockable' bathrooms. Each bathroom has
a toilet, sink, and shower. In addition, during the day and evening hours,
campers may use the bathrooms and showers in the dorms
(located adjacent to the conference center).
Tent campers will park their
vehicles in the Parking Lot by Cabins #1-3.
Parking on the grass is not permitted.
Tent
campers my rent RV sites if they choose, but they must pay the
published 'RV' rate for that site.
How to Obtain Housing at SOOJ ...
It's easy! Just follow these steps:
Determine the type of Housing - the various housing options along with prices for each are listed above. If you are looking for an RV site, the map at the top of the page shows the approximate location of each type of site (Click the map to enlarge it). Note that Housing is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
If you plan to bring pets, SOOJ will not be collecting a 'pet deposit', but will instead expect the person bringing the pet to be fully responsible for damages caused by your pet. Note that only certain housing units accept pets.
Register for SOOJ - Go to the Registration page and follow the instructions. You must complete this step before reserving housing.
Determine type of housing - the various housing options along with prices for each are listed above. If you are looking for an RV site, the map at the top of the page shows the approximate location of each type of site. Housing is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Click the 'Available Housing' link (below) to see what is currently available (the list is updated daily as units are 'taken'.
Contact the SOOJ Housing Coordinator - All housing for the festival will be handled though SOOJ. The Housing coordinator can help you make housing decisions by providing details for each type of facility, RV site, or camping site. Contact him via email - tim@sooj.org or by phone - (903) 769-2750). You must reserve your housing through SOOJ!
Pay for your Housing - SOOJ requires you provide a 50% deposit (Housing Price + Facility Fee) to reserve a site or accommodation. A RESERVATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. If paying by check, SOOJ will 'hold' your reservation for 7 days awaiting receipt of the check and bank clearance. The balance of the combined Housing and Facility Fee is due 60 days before the festival begins (Wednesday, August 10, 2022).
By Securing Housing at SOOJ, you agree to the following terms and conditions:
The unpaid balance for all reservations is due 60 days before the festival begins (i.e. - Wednesday, August 10, 2022).
If the balance is not received by that date, your reservation may be voided.
SOOJ prefers that unpaid balances be paid early and by check so we can avoid having to pay credit card fees.
Reservations made after August 10, 2022 will require full payment at the time the reservation is made.
FULL REFUNDS are available through September 18, 2022.
SOOJ uses PayPal to handle credit card transactions. PayPal charges SOOJ approximately 3% of the payment amount to use their service. In the event of a refund, PayPal will no refund the approximately 3% charge. Therefore, refunds on payments made by credit card are subject to a 3% reduction in the originally paid amount.
Payment Options - Payment can be made by check, money order, or
credit card (via PayPal). Credit Card payments can be made online (preferred) or taken over the phone. If you wish to pay online,SOOJ will send you an invoice via PayPal. If paying by check or money order, please make your check payable to 'Ami Yisrael Fellowship', note that it is for 'SOOJ Housing 2022', and mail to:
Ami Yisrael Fellowship, PO Box 1633, Hawkins, TX 75765.
For Questions, contact our Housing Coordinators - tim@sooj.org
(903) 769-2750
