P.O. Box 288 Franschhoek, 7690 Phone: 021-867-0267 Fax: 021-867-0907 Email: RetreatCentre@bridgessa.org BRIDGES RETREAT CENTRE Bridges Retreat Centre is a Christian Centre used primarily for ministry. Any activities that take place on the site must be of a Christian nature and/or should not be in contradiction to pure Christian and Biblical principles. Bridges Retreat Centre is situated in the beautiful Franschhoek Valley. Vineyards and mountains surround this tranquil 5-hectare property. Our facilities are suitable for day conferences, retreats and youth camps. Included in our facilities are a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, conference room for meetings, a lounge and en-suite bedrooms with bunk beds. Recreational facilities include a soccer field, swimming pool, trampoline. A shed/games room is available on request. 2013 Tariffs (Inclusive of VAT) OVERNIGHT GROUPS: Accommodation - bed linen, included: (40 minimum 80 maximum) Weekends (Minimum of 2 nights required): R135 per person per day (Provide your own towels and toiletries) Midweek: (Mon pm Thurs pm) R130 per person per day Day Visitor Fee when joining a group: Shed Hire (Games ) R50 per person R200 per day or part thereof The use of conference facilities and equipment is included in these prices. Catering tariffs: (Choices available) Breakfast: R30/R35 Lunch: Dinner: Daily Tea & Coffee Serve: R10 (Required for all groups and available throughout the day) s (see attached map) 1 x 14 person bunkroom with bathroom en suite (2 showers) 1 x 12 person bunkroom with bathroom en suite (2 showers) 2 x 8 person bunkrooms with bathroom en suite 4 x 6 person bunkrooms with bathroom en suite 2 x 6 person bunkrooms with 2 bathrooms in the hallway 1 x VIP room: 1 queen bed with bathroom en suite
CONFERENCE CENTRE Facilities Our conference room has curtained windows and ceiling lights with dimmers to provide a subdued ambience for data projection purposes. If daylight is required, the large windows offer views of the pool, garden and mountains. A fireplace offers a cozy atmosphere in winter. The room is carpeted and air-conditioned. It can accommodate 60 people comfortably. For larger groups our Shed provides all the room you should need. Equipment Our facility is equipped with 28 (900!600mm) tables, 8 (1830x750mm) tables and 100 chairs. The conference room has a Big Screen with DVD player, video projector. A flip chart (which can serve as a whiteboard) is available. Access to a fax machine, photocopier, printer and wireless Internet are available at an extra cost. MIDWEEK CONFERENCE TARRIFS: Conference Facilities & Equipment Hire: Visitors Fee Person Per Day: Internet Usage: R500 per day R80 R100 per day Catering: (No self-catering for Mid-week Groups or Conferences) (Choices Available) Breakfast: R30/R35 Lunch: Tea/Coffee Service: R10 BOOKING PROCEDURES 1. A 50% deposit is payable within 14 days of receipt of this package to ensure your booking. 2. Breakage deposit of R2000, 00 is due two weeks before your Retreat, Camp or Conference. This amount will not be deducted from your final bill, but will be paid back into your Account, within 7 working days after your stay, if no breakage or loss occurred. 3. Shed/Games hire R200 per day 4. Conference Fee of R500 per day (Waived for overnight groups) 5. Balance of payment due on arrival. 6. No deposits will be carried over to future bookings. 7. Deposits are paid directly into our Bank Account (see Booking Form). 8. Fax detailed deposit slip together with completed Booking Form to ensure booking.
BRIDGES RETREAT CENTRE - BOOKING FORM In order to confirm a booking you must: Pay 50% accommodation deposit within 14 days of your making your booking. Pay a R2000 Breakage deposit due 2 weeks prior to your visit. Complete this application form Forward the application form including the deposit slip / proof of payment within 14 days of receiving this package Read and sign the attached rules Name of Group / Organization / Church: Dates of booking: to Purpose for using the facility: Amount of people attending: Female: Male: Total: Kitchen Hire: (Days) Shed/Games Hire: (Dates) Information of the responsible person making the booking: Name and Surname: ID Number: Postal Address: Code Residential Address: Code Contact Numbers: (w) (f) (cell) E-mail Address: Banking Details: Weekend Times: Check in after 14:00 Check out before 14:00 Please note: The TOTAL amount of people stated on this form determines the amount due at the start of your stay. If the numbers decrease, Bridges Retreat Centre must be notified at least 14 days before your stay, otherwise you will be charged for the booked amount. If there is an increase in numbers, it must be stated on arrival and the difference in cost must be provided subject to availability. Declaration I hereby confirm that I am fully authorized to bind the above-mentioned institution as Tenant for the facility on the dates indicated through my signature. I confirm the Tenant s acceptance of the conditions of lease and payment as set out in this form and in the attached Camp Rules and Booking Procedures. Bridges Retreat Centre will not be held liable if the facilities do not meet the needs or expectations of the campers. Bridges Retreat Centre has the right to end a specific group s camp immediately if any of the rules are broken. Bridges Retreat Centre is not responsible for any injuries/accidents. The use of the trampoline, swimming pool, etc. is at own risk! FULL NAME Cancellation charges Cancellation more than 3 months in advance Cancellation less than 3 months in advance Cancellation within 1 month of booking date Cancellation within 14 days of booking date SIGNATURE 10% accommodation deposit 25% accommodation deposit 50% accommodation deposit 100% accommodation & catering deposits BANK DETAILS: ABSA STELLENBOSCH: BRANCH CODE: 632005 NAME OF ACCOUNT: BRIDGES OF HOPE SA TRUST CHEQUE ACC NO: 406 666 9822
BRIDGES RETREAT CENTRE RULES AND GUIDELINES Outstanding balance payable before or on day of arrival. No smoking allowed inside any of the buildings. Smoking only allowed in designated outdoor areas. Quiet time is from 8pm to 10am. Please use quiet voices outside during these hours and limit inside noise. As a courtesy to our neighbors, the use of drums and/or amplified music (boomboxes,etc.) is not allowed during your time at the Retreat Centre. Premises are to be left in the condition in which they were found. A clean up fee of R300 will be charged if kitchen is not left in the condition in which it was found. A late departure fee of R250 per hour will be charged if groups depart after 14h00 Any breakage must be reported and will be deducted from your breakage deposit. Beds are not to be moved around at all, except by Bridges Retreat Centre Staff, if required. No pets are allowed on premises. No food or drink to be consumed in the bedrooms Picking of fruit, flowers or plants is strictly prohibited without prior consent. Please conserve water. Use of Bridges Retreat Centre facilities or grounds is at own risk. Alcohol consumption please notify Management should your group wish to consume alcohol during your stay. Bridges Of Hope reserves the right to prohibit further intake of alcoholic beverages should this privilege by abused. FULL NAME SIGNATURE DATE
Bridges Retreat Centre Main House Dinning Laundry Gazelle Bed 2 People Kitchen FP Lion Bed 12 People Lounge Springbok Bed Meerkat Bed Entry Office Men!s Toilets Women!s Toilets Covered Stoep AC FP Conference Pool AC! Main House Zebra Bed Kudu Bed Garden Stairs Stoep Storage Kitchen Cheetah Bed Giraffe Bed Honeymoon Suite 2/3 People Laundry Leopard Suite 2 People 2nd Floor Rhino 2 Bed Managers House Back House Staff Housing Available if not in use. Rhino 1 Bed Hippo Bed Buffalo Bed 1st Floor Dorm Building Dorm Building