Mar-Lu-Ridge Retreat Facilities

Mar-Lu-Ridge has three different facilities to accommodate groups with diverse sets of needs:

  • Main Camp Area
  • Ridge Inn
  • Area 3

View a map of all three areas of camp. Scroll down to see information and photos.

Ready to book with us? Submit a Retreat Request Form!

Note: we are currently operating all retreats in accordance with our Health and Well-Being Regulations.

Main Camp Area

Our main camp “on-the-mountain” area is great for youth groups, Scouts and day use.

  • Multiple small and large-group meeting spaces perfect for single-day use and banquets.
  • Agape Hall dining area – our excellent chef provides delicious meals, while accommodating dietary restrictions
  • **Salem-on-the-Mount Chapel with beautiful views of the Potomac River (Weddings: please see note below)
  • Heated cabins with full bathrooms, each sleeping up to 12 people (linens not provided)
  • An outdoor pavilion for crafts and picnics
  • Basketball and volleyball courts
  • Multiple fire circles

**We are not a public wedding venue. If you are former staff member and would like to be married on-site, please contact the office.**

Ridge Inn Conference Center

Our Ridge Inn Conference Center is the perfect space for adult groups, family retreats, and groups that would like more comfortable accommodations – all under one roof!  Please note that use of any main-camp amenities (such as the chapel) will require a short drive to the main camp area.

  • Meals – Our excellent chef provides delicious meals, while accommodating dietary restrictions
  • Rooms – 16 motel-style rooms containing three twin beds and a full bath (linens provided)
  • *Free Wifi*
  • Two Conference Rooms
  • Outdoor basketball net
  • Outdoor fire circle

Area 3

Our Area 3 space is great for Scout groups and youth groups who are interested in cooking their own meals. Please note that use of any main-camp amenities (such as the chapel) will require a short drive to the main camp area.

  • Self-service kitchen area with large commercial sinks, refrigerator, freezer, stovetop, and oven (cookware & utensils not provided)
  • Heated lodge sleeps up to 24 people in three dorm-style bunkrooms and two full bathrooms (linens not provided)
  • Large meeting space with tables & chairs
  • Outdoor fire circle
  • Basketball court & large play field