Laurel Lake Camp

What Laurel Lake Camp does

Laurel Lake Camp & Retreat Center is a private 268-acre camp and retreat facility located at 76 Lodge Road in Rossiter, Pennsylvania, in the rolling hills and hemlock forests of western Pennsylvania. The facility operates as a direct-to-consumer hospitality business offering a diversified portfolio of lodging and event space. Accommodations span Timber Village (8 cabins: Sycamore, Hickory, Red Maple, White Oak, Cypress, Sequoia, Birch, Elm), Laurel Village (5 cabins: Magnolia, Dogwood, Mulberry, Red Bud, Juniper), Smith Cabins (4 motel-style rooms), Pine Cottages, Bish Cottage, Baker Lodge motel rooms, and tent/RV camping sites with electric and water hookups. Baker Lodge serves as a 150-person meeting and event venue with a brick fireplace, deck, and three breakout rooms; the campus also includes two outdoor chapels (Bell Chapel and Lake Chapel), a heated gymnasium, a Nature Center with small animal displays during summer camp season, and on-site recreation including seasonal canoeing and paddle boating on Hemlock Lake, snow tubing with tow lift, mountain biking, and hiking trails.

The organization serves four primary customer segments: families and groups holding reunions or vacations, youth and summer camp organizations, businesses hosting corporate retreats and team-building events, and individual travelers visiting regional attractions such as Punxsutawney's Groundhog Day celebrations, the Mahoning Shadow Trail, and the Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, PA. Leadership comprises Camp Director Charles Trescott, Assistant Camp Director Stephani Trescott, and Summer Camp Director Todd Casey. All staff use the paconference.org email domain, indicating affiliation with the Pennsylvania Conference (most likely the Seventh-day Adventist Church), which provides organizational backing and a recurring pipeline for faith-based group retreats.

Revenue is generated through per-night lodging fees (ranging from $20/night for tent camping to $85-$115+ for motel rooms and cabins), per-day meeting space rentals ($150/day or $350/weekend for Baker Lodge), optional food service from on-site kitchen facilities, and recreational activity fees. All bookings are handled directly through the camp's website, phone, or email with no third-party distribution channels such as online travel agencies. The operation is small (1-10 employees), with the broader organization likely relying on seasonal staff and volunteers to support summer camp programming. No revenue, funding, or financial figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Laurel Lake Camp

Legal name

Laurel Lake Camp & Retreat Center

Website

https://laurellakecamp.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Laurel Lake Camp & Retreat Center is a private 268-acre camp and retreat facility in Rossiter, Pennsylvania, offering diverse lodging, event space, and outdoor recreation for families, youth groups, businesses, and individual travelers. Affiliated with the Pennsylvania Conference.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Camp and retreat hospitality

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAMAJAD

Cabin & Cottage Campgrounds

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Campgrounds, Glamping & RV Parks

SECONDARYTHAGAOAA

Campgrounds & RV Parks (Developed Sites)

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Camping & Glamping Facilities

SECONDARYTHAMAJAJ

Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus)

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Campgrounds, Glamping & RV Parks

Keywords

• Camp and retreat lodging
• Cabin and cottage rentals
• Group event facilities
• Outdoor recreation activities
• Tent and RV camping

Headquarters

HQ city

Rossiter, PA

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Lodging and Accommodations: The primary revenue stream comes from renting various lodging options including cabins, cottages, motel rooms, and camping sites to individuals, families, and groups. Pricing varies by accommodation type and occupancy.
2. Event and Meeting Space Rental: Revenue generated from renting Baker Lodge and other meeting facilities for events, conferences, weddings, and group gatherings. Baker Lodge accommodates up to 150 guests.
3. Recreational Activity Fees: Revenue from recreational activities including seasonal canoeing, paddle boating, and other outdoor adventure offerings available to guests.
4. Food Service and Kitchen Facilities: Kitchen facilities can be rented or staff can prepare meals for groups, providing additional revenue from meal service during stays.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Laurel Lake Camp operates a 268-acre camp and retreat center in Rossiter, Pennsylvania.\nIt rents cabins, cottages, motel-style rooms, and tent/RV sites, and provides meeting/event space, kitchen or staff-prepared meals, and on-site outdoor recreation for families, groups, organizations, and individual guests.

Product overview

Laurel Lake Camp & Retreat Center is a 268-acre wooded facility offering a diverse portfolio of lodging options and recreational activities. The portfolio includes cabin/cottage accommodations (Timber Village with 8 cabins, Laurel Village with 5 cabins, Bish Cottage, Pine Cottages, Smith Cabin with 4 motel-style rooms), Baker Lodge motel rooms, and tent/RV camping. Event facilities include Baker Lodge (150-person capacity meeting room with brick fireplace), outdoor chapels (Bell Chapel and Lake Chapel), and a heated gymnasium. On-site activities include canoeing/kayaking, snow tubing, mountain biking, and hiking trails on the property, with proximity to Groundhog Day celebrations in Punxsutawney, PA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Baker Lodge Meeting and event facility with a large room for up to 150 people, three lower-level breakout rooms, a brick fireplace, natural light, and views of the hills and horse pasture.
• Nature Center Facility that houses small animals, reptiles, and mounted animal displays for summer camp activities.
• Timber Village Cabins Eight cabin units, each with four bunk beds, a stand-alone twin or double bed, dressers, and a private bathroom with shower.
• Laurel Village Cabins Five cabins, each sleeping 10-12 people, featuring four bunk beds, a stand-alone bed, dressers, and private bathrooms with front porches.
• Smith Cabin Four motel-style cabins located above Magnolia and Dogwood in Timber Village, each sleeping four with two double beds, private bath with shower, and air conditioning and heat.
• Bish Cottage One-bedroom cottage with a separate living area, sleeping four, featuring a queen bed, queen sofa sleeper, private bath with shower, kitchenette, living area, and air conditioning and heat.
• Pine Cottages Two cottages closest to the lake, each with two rooms sleeping four, a queen bed, queen sofa sleeper, private bath with shower, kitchenette, living area, and air conditioning and heat.
• Baker Lodge Motel Rooms Several motel-style rooms on the lower level of Baker Lodge, each with private bathroom, various bed configurations, and included linen packages.
• Tent & RV Camping RV and tent camping sites on a hill overlooking a horse pasture and nestled against woods, with electric and water hookups.
• Outdoor Activities Seasonal on-site activities including canoeing, kayaking, snow tubing with a tow lift, mountain biking, hiking trails, lake access, and a gymnasium with basketball and volleyball courts.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Regional players

• Cedarmore Camp: Seventh-day Adventist camp and retreat center in Kentucky serving similar faith-based group retreats and summer camps with cabin and lodge accommodations.
• Pine Valley Resort: Multi-purpose resort offering cabins, RV sites, and event/retreat facilities in a wooded setting; comparable Mid-Atlantic small-resort operations and target customers.

Direct peers

• Kanuga Conferences: Episcopal conference center in Hendersonville, NC with cabins, lodge accommodations, chapels, and outdoor recreation; similar religious-affiliation retreat and event business.
• Sandy Cove Ministries: Christian conference center on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland offering lodging, dining, and recreation to church groups, families, and corporate retreats; very similar retreat and event model.
• Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center: Christian retreat and conference center in the redwoods of California providing cabins, lodge rooms, meeting facilities, and outdoor activities; comparable multi-segment retreat operations.
• Camp Cedar Falls (SDA): Seventh-day Adventist campground with cabins, RV/tent sites, and retreat facilities; a same-denomination peer offering comparable cabin and camping inventory.
• Ridgecrest Conference Center (LifeWay Ridgecrest): Faith-based conference and retreat center in North Carolina offering lodging, meeting space, dining, and recreation across a large wooded campus; directly comparable multi-purpose retreat model.

Broad incumbents

• KOA (Kampgrounds of America): Largest franchise of campgrounds and RV parks in North America; relevant benchmark for RV/tent site operations, although KOA focuses on transient camping rather than group retreats.
• Thousand Trails / Encore Resorts: Network of RV resorts and campgrounds across the U.S. with cabin and tent sites; provides comparable RV-focused accommodation model at scale.
• Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts: Franchised family camp-resort network with cabins, RV sites, and amenity-driven activities; comparable family/recreation campground positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laurel-lake-camp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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