Lodging and Conference Space

Cedarmore offers several different lodging and conference space options to best meets the needs of your group. One conference space is included with your stay. If you will need more than one conference area, additional costs are required. Click here to download a site map of the Cedarmore property. To see a complete listing of lodges and conference spaces click here or select a lodging/conference space below:

Main Campus

• Boone Lodge
• Byrdwell Auditorium
• Evergreen Cabins
• Fields Cabin
• Williams-Wallace Lodge

Cedarcrest Campus

• Cedarcrest Cabins
• Cedarcrest Chapel
• Cedarcrest Lodge

Cedarmore Site Map

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Recreation and Programming Options

Cedarmore offers the following options for rental groups to participate in recreation activities:

• Challenge Course – The challenge course at Cedarmore is a series of teambuilding events using low ropes elements. Facilitated by our staff, the challenge course is a great way to teach your group (youth or adults) the value of thinking and working together. (20 person minimum; additional fee)
• Climbing Tower – Climbing the Tango Tower at Cedarmore is an exciting challenge designed to allow the individual to practice overcoming obstacles. Our staff will guide you through the climbing process while your team cheers you on from below. (20 person minimum; additional fee)
• Lake Activities (seasonal) – Cedarmore’s lake features a blob and zipline to guarantee tons of fun in the water. (20 person minimum; additional fee)
• Mountain Biking Trails (seasonal) – Take your group on an exciting adventure through our mountain biking trails at Cedarmore. Our staff will lead you through this challenging course made for kids of all ages. (10 person minimum; additional fee)
• Frisbee Golf Course
• Basketball Courts
• Softball Fields
• Volleyball Courts
• Recreation Fields

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Directions

Our address:
3083 Cedarmore Road
Bagdad, KY 40003

Note for Mapquest users: The directions listed on Mapquest for our address are not the correct directions. Please follow the directions below.

Click here to download a printable map

From Lexington or Louisville:

We are a 45-60 minute drive from either city. There are green state highway department signs to guide you from the interstate.

1. Take I-64 to exit #43, Waddy/Peytona, KY Hwy 395.
2. Turn north on Hwy 395 (towards Peytona and away from Waddy).
3. Follow 7.2 miles to Hwy 1005.
4. Turn right onto Hwy 1005.
5. After 1.3 miles Hwy 1005 turns into Hwy 12. Do not turn at this intersection.
6. Follow Hwy 12 another 3.6 miles to Jacksonville.
7. In Jacksonville, turn left onto Hwy 1922 (Cedarmore Road).
8. Follow 1 mile and turn right at the Cedarmore sign (still Hwy 1922).
9. Follow 3.2 miles and turn left onto Cedarmore property.

From Cincinnati:

We are a 60-75 minute drive from Cincinnati.

1. Follow I-71 south to exit #34, KY Hwy 421.
2. Turn south on Hwy 421 (towards New Castle).
3. Stay on Hwy 421 (watch signs) and follow 20.5 miles to Defoe.
4. In Defoe, turn right onto Hwy 1922.
5. Follow 3 miles and turn right onto Cedarmore property.

 

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Book a Retreat

To book a retreat, please contact our Central Office at 502-491-7000.

Retreat Policies

Financial

• A non-refundable $500 deposit is required to reserve dates and lodging.
• Thirty days after receipt of the deposit, a signed contract is due along with an advanced payment of $20 per person. Groups Scheduling more than 6 months in advance will not be responsible for the advanced payment until 6 months prior to the event. This advanced payment will secure the number of rooms needed for your requested dates.  If the advanced payment is not received, dates will be released for rental to other groups and the initial deposit will be forfeited.
• A final group member count will be due to our office the Monday before a group's scheduled arrival. This number will be the minimum for billing. Facility preparation and food ordering will be based on this number.  Your numbers may increase up until arrival on the property as available space will allow.  However, the number you submit on the Monday prior to your event will be the MINIMUM NUMBER FOR WHICH YOU WILL BE BILLED.
• Full and final payment must be postmarked the day before the scheduled event. A $100 late fee will be assessed for groups failing to meet the deadline.
• All checks should be made payable to:

  Crossings Ministries
  PO Box 99918
  Louisville, KY 40269

  Forms

• All groups must submit a "Certificate of Liability Insurance" prior to their arrival on the property. Crossings Ministries should be added to the policy as "additional insured." Forms may be mailed or faxed. (fax: 502-491-8001)
• All guests under the age of 18 must complete a Crossings Medical Release Form. These forms may be brought to the property upon arrival.
• All guests participating in teambuilding, challenge course, climbing tower activities or lake sports must complete a Crossings Medical Release Form (this includes adults over the age of 18). Forms may be brought to the property upon arrival.

Cancellations

• All deposits are non-refundable.
• All advanced payments are non-refundable.

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Medical Release Form

Note: Guests participating in any program activities must complete a Medical Release Form. The form can be downloaded below. It must be printed, signed and notarized. If you have any questions please contact our Central Office at 502-491-7000.

Crossings Medical Release Form.pdf

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