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Diocese Map

The Diocese of Los Angeles and the West:

Existing Camp Locations

Existing Camps and Retreat Centers:

St. Nicholas Camp, Frazier Park, CASt. Nicholas Camp, Frazier Park, CA



St. Nicholas Camp, Frazier Park, CASt. Nicholas Camp, Frazier Park, CASt. Nicholas Camp, Dunlap, CASt. Nicholas Camp, Dunlap, CA




St. Mary of Egypt Camp Spokane, WashingtonSt. Mary of Egypt Camp Spokane, Washington




St. Mary of Egypt Camp Spokane, WashingtonSt. Mary of Egypt Camp Spokane, Washington

St. John Camp Eagle River, AlaskaSt. John Camp Eagle River, Alaska

Camp Location 1

Proposed Mt. Ranch Property Location:

Camp Location 2


Camp Location 3


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Closer Map+

Mountain Ranch, Ca

SFO

San Francisco International Airport: - 140 mi - About 2 hours 37 mins

+Mountain Ranch, Ca

SAC

Sacramento International Airport: - 91.2 mi - About 1 hours 52 mins

+Mountain Ranch, Ca

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Mountain RanchMountain Ranch, Ca

Mountain Ranch

RoadSheep Ranch Road

Sheep Ranch Road

RoadSheep Ranch Road

MeadowsSheep Ranch Road

Elevation1800-2400 feet

Elevation

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Close To Locations Distance to important locations: 2 miles to a CDF Fire Station

12.8 miles to Mark Twain St. Joseph Hospital

3.7 miles to the town of Mountain Ranch-Grocery Market-Lumber Yard-Hardware Store-Post Office-Gas Station-Auto Parts Store

Close To CitiesDistance to important cities: 13 miles to the town of Murphys and many award winning wineries

24 miles to the town of Angel’s Camp and St. Gabriel Orthodox Mission

29 miles to the town of Jackson and the historical St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church

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Close To Caverns

Close To CavernsDistance to Premier California Caverns: Within walking distance to “Cave City”

10 miles to Mercer Caverns on Sheep Ranch Road

18 miles to Moaning Caverns

28 miles to Black Chasm Caverns

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Close To Skiing

Close To SkiingDistance to Ski Resorts: 39 miles to Bear Valley Ski Resort

63 miles to Dodge Ridge Ski Resort

66 miles to Kirkwood Ski Resort

98 miles to South Lake Tahoe

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Close To Golf

Close To GolfDistance to Golf Courses:

Within 20 miles of…

Greenhorn Creek Resort

Meadowmont Golf Course

Forest Meadows Golf Course

Mace Meadow Golf Club

La Contenta Golf Club

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Close To Other

Close To OtherOther Local attractions:

Calaveras Big Trees Park

Calaveras County Frog Jumping Contest and County Fair Columbia Historical Park

Many Lakes and Reservoirs

County AdvantageCalaveras County Advantage:

Calaveras County supports our planThe District 2 SupervisorPlanning DirectorAssistant County Counsel

Calaveras County desires to reduce land subdivisions.

In support of youth, family, and churches, a retreat center fits their “desired use for this land…”

County AdvantageSteve's letter

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Transition A Legacy for the Future…

Youth Camp A Legacy for the Future… A Legacy for the Future…

Youth Camp A Legacy for the Future…

Orthodox Youth CampHiking and Biking TrailsRopes CourseHorse RanchCommunity Garden and Animal FarmArcherySwimming PoolCabins and Camping Grounds Sports FieldsPaint Ball Fields

Building Projects during Construction PhaseOutdoor AmphitheaterCampfire AreaChurch ServicesChoir Activities and EducationReligious Classes and SeminarsAgricultural EducationScience and Nature Education

Retreat Center A Legacy for the Future…

Orthodox Adult Retreat CenterIndoor and Outdoor Chapels with Regular ServicesMeeting HallsRegular Lectures and SeminarsAnnual Parish Life ConferenceClergy Meetings and RetreatsComfortable LodgingMeditation GardensBookstore, Music Store, Gift ShopLocal Tours to Wineries, Cities, and Hot Spots

Other Uses A Legacy for the Future…

Other Uses for Retreat CenterWedding RentalsCorporate RetreatsNon-Orthodox Church Retreats and CampsFamily Vacation DestinationCommunity Service Opportunities for StudentsSpecial Needs Youth Camps and Events

Monastery A Legacy for the Future…

MonasterySeparate and Intimate ChapelSecluded Cabins Near MonasteryPotential Income from Production of GoodsAssistance with Property UpkeepAssistance with Education Programs and Regular Seminars / Lectures

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Utilities…

Utilities

Utilities…Power

PG&E on sight

Utilities Video

Utilities…

WaterSewer

Garret Walker

Water treatment and waste water treatment expert

TransitionEmergencies…Emergencies…

FireEmergencies… Fire •Local CDF station staffed with extra personnel during fire season

•2 miles from Station

Emergencies… Fire •Local CDF station staffed with extra personnel during fire season

•2 miles from Station

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EarthquakeEmergencies… Earthquakes •Approximately 100

miles from the nearestfault line.

Emergencies… Earthquakes •Approximately 100


EarthquakeEmergencies… Earthquakes • Approximately 100


Emergencies… Earthquakes • Approximately 100


Fund raisingFulfilling the dream

of Bishop Joseph

A Retreat Center for our Diocese and the West

Fulfilling the dream of

Bishop Joseph A Retreat Center for our Diocese

and the West

Fund raisingThe Dream

will take decades to build.Yet, we must start with

The Land.

The Dream will take decades to build.

Yet, we must start withThe Land.

Fund raisingFind land that will make an

excellent home for the retreat center.

Find land that will make an excellent home for the retreat

center.

Fund raising NextCreate an entity to make an offer

St. GabrielCamp LLC.Name can be changedat time of purchase.

NextCreate an entity to make an offer

St. GabrielCamp LLC.Name can be changedat time of purchase.

Fund raising

Now! Put together a small team

toSecure Property

Place in escrowPerform phase 1 studyPerform phase 2 study

Pursue Fundraising

Now! Put together a small team

toSecure Property

Place in escrowPerform phase 1 studyPerform phase 2 study

Pursue Fundraising

Fund raising

Condor Earth Technologies, Inc. Perform phase 1 Environmental site assessment

Condor Earth Technologies, Inc. Perform phase 1 Environmental site assessment

Fund raising

Sycamore Environmental, Inc. Perform phase 2

(NRDD) and Cultural Resources Assessment

Sycamore Environmental, Inc. Perform phase 2

(NRDD) and Cultural Resources Assessment

Fund raisingRaising Funds… Raising Funds…

Fund raising

Fundraising Options Share the vision with the people

• Clergy brings the vision to all parishes. • Offer opportunities for people to donate.

Land Investment Group • Group of investors purchase land. Donate a portion of land back to the Church for the retreat center,

allowing an income tax deduction. • Investors eventually sell, split, or develop the remaining property.

Fundraising Options Share the vision with the people

• Clergy brings the vision to all parishes. • Offer opportunities for people to donate.

Land Investment Group • Group of investors purchase land. Donate a portion of land back to the Church for the retreat center,

allowing an income tax deduction. • Investors eventually sell, split, or develop the remaining property.

Let’s UNITE

to Secure the Future

TODAY!

Thank You

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