Logistics

We are so excited to gather at Young Life's LoneHollow Ranch (Utopia, Texas) for the Minister as Person February 17-22, 2025. Below is important information regarding our time together.

Packing

Check the forecast for the weather in Utopia, TX and pack accordingly. Dress is casual.
We encourage you to bring a Bible, your own devotional material, headphones, laptop, journal and pen.
Bedding and a towel will be provided.
Please treat the in-person intensive like a summer assignment, which means abstinence from alcohol and tobacco during our time on camp property.

DRIVERS

ARRIVAL DAY - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17

Get directions to camp property (1010 Cooley Lane, Vanderpool, TX 78885). Plan on arriving during welcome between 3 - 6 PM. Check in at Headquarters' porch for your housing, drop your belongings off in your cabin, and park your vehicle.

*For GPS, the camp road will be marked as either Encino Ranch Road or Cooley Lane depending on the app you use.

Then, hang out, grab dinner, and show up to the initial gathering (specified times will be provided in the schedule).

DEPARTURE DAY - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22

Please be off camp property by 8 AM . If you are departing between 6:30-8 AM, be mindful of the charter busses that may be arriving to camp.

FLYERS

All travel must be booked through Egencia and meet the flight parameters

Any unapproved travel booked outside of Egencia will not be reimbursed (so, maybe don’t do that). This allows your flight to be charged to our travel card and we can view your flight itinerary automatically to arrange transportation.

The flight booking link will be emailed to registered participants by the end of October. If you do not receive the email by then, please let us know.

Flight Parameters coming soon!

special diet REQUEST FORM

If you have a special diet (vegetarian, vegan, gluten/dairy free, etc.), complete the Special Diet form to let the kitchen know. Designate the group as "Minister as Person 2025."

HOUSING

Housing on property will be in camper dorms utilizing bunk beds.
We will make every effort to accommodate needs and preferences based on registration, though no guarantee can be provided. Your understanding is greatly appreciated!
If you have an extenuating circumstance regarding housing needs, contact us before December 1.

Camp Map

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