A Collaborative Retreat Venue

For retreat leaders, educators, and community builders who want to create meaningful experiences in a beautiful riverfront setting.

Brooklyn Heights Riverfront Campground partners with select retreat, workshop, and class leaders to host curated events rooted in nature, creativity, wellness, and authentic connection.

Our model is simple:

👉 You design and lead your retreat, workshop, or class.
👉 You own your brand, programming, and ticketing.
👉 We provide the venue, lodging, and destination environment.

Brooklyn Heights operates similarly to established retreat centers where hospitality and programming remain separate — allowing retreat leaders to maintain full creative ownership while the venue focuses on delivering an exceptional setting.

Approved retreats, workshops and classes will be featured on our website events page and amplified through our social channels as part of a collaborative partnership.

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Why Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights offers a unique riverfront environment designed for immersive retreat experiences:

• Peaceful forest setting along the Dryfork River

• 2100 feet of private magnificent riverfront on a dead end, nearly zero traffic road just 4 miles from the convenient and beautiful town of Parsons.

• Private and nature-rich atmosphere with riverfront shoreline, beach areas, islands and forest trails.

• Fire circles, gathering areas, and open natural spaces

• Flexible lodging options for everybody: Cabins, Campsites, RV-sites, Riverfront sites, a unique Tipi site and Bohemian Bus site as well as a 8 bed Hostel / dormitory.

• Ideal for wellness, creative, educational, and nature-based retreats

• Tucker County is the home of Thomas / Davis / Canaan Valley and Blackwater Falls as well as the spectacular river valley where Brooklyn Heights Camp resides.  One of the most beautiful regions in the state of West Virginia.

Our goal is to create an environment where retreat leaders can focus on their participants while the venue provides a memorable and supportive backdrop.

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Our Partnership Model

Brooklyn Heights uses a collaborative retreat model that separates hospitality from programming.

Retreat Leaders Provide:

• Retreat concept, workshop or class

• Program schedule and facilitation

• Branding, marketing, and audience outreach

• Ticketing, pricing, and participant communication

Brooklyn Heights Provides:

• Lodging and venue environment

• Property oversight and operational support

• Event alignment through a curated partnership process

• Light promotional amplification through our website and social media channels

This structure keeps expectations clear, simple, and sustainable for long-term partnerships.

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Financial Structure (Choose the Fit)

Our goal is to keep finances clean and drama-free.

⭐ Default Model: Split Revenue Streams

Guests pay Brooklyn Heights for lodging. Guests pay you for the program

Brooklyn Heights earns: 100% of lodging revenue (campsites, RV-sites, cabins, etc.)
You earn: 100% of retreat tuition/program fees (classes, teaching, workshops, adventure)
*Lodging rates remain consistent with standard Brooklyn Heights pricing to ensure fairness for all guests and sustainability for the venue. Retreat leaders structure their program pricing independently around these established accommodation rates.

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For a complete listing and pricing and other details of all of our accommodations (campsites, RV-sites, cabins, etc.)  click on the button below

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Option A: Accommodation Block Guarantee (For Serious Leaders)

For larger retreats, we can reserve an accommodation block for your dates.

• You commit to a minimum lodging block (agreed in writing)

• We hold inventory for your guests

• You focus on ticket sales and filling the retreat

This structure gives you certainty—and gives us predictable revenue.

 

Option B: Co-Marketing Venue Fee (Optional / For Select Events)

For retreats that require extra coordination or heavy co-marketing support, we may add either:

• A flat venue hosting fee (typically $300–$500 depending on size), OR

• A small percentage of program revenue (10%) only when we are actively co-marketing and supporting ticket conversion

We’ll only use this structure when it’s clearly justified and agreed upfront.

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🌿 Accommodation Blocks & Payment Structure

For approved retreat partners who wish to reserve lodging inventory, Brooklyn Heights offers accommodation block options designed to keep planning simple and transparent.

• Accommodation blocks require a 40% lodging deposit to secure dates and hold lodging inventory.

• Deposits are fully refundable within 30 days of booking.

• After the initial 30-day period, deposits become non-refundable due to the impact on calendar availability.

• Remaining lodging balances are due no less than two weeks prior to the retreat start date.

• Unused accommodations may be released back into public availability if minimum participation levels are not met.

Lodging rates remain consistent with standard Brooklyn Heights pricing to ensure fairness and long-term sustainability. Retreat leaders maintain full control over their program pricing and structure.

Full details are provided in the retreat partner agreement following event approval.

*Our goal is to maintain a clear, low-friction partnership model that supports retreat leaders while protecting sustainable operations for the venue.

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Event Approval Standards (Quality + Fit)

We approve retreats that align with our property, guest experience, and safety expectations.

We look for:

• A clear concept + audience

• A professional tone and realistic itinerary

• Responsible facilitation (safety-first mindset)

• Respect for the property and other guests

We typically do not approve:

• “Rage party” style events

• Anything unsafe, illegal, or high-liability without proper insurance

• Events that conflict with campground vibe or community standards

 

Capacity + Retreat Types (Examples)

Brooklyn Heights is ideal for:

• Wellness and yoga retreats

• Nature immersion / forest therapy weekends

• Writing, art, photography, or music workshops

• Primitive skills / outdoor education

• Foraging, herbalism, and natural living gatherings

• Small corporate reset retreats

Best format: 10–40 participants (depending on lodging mix and season)
Whole Camp rentals up to 200 participants.

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If you would like some additional retreat concepts, workshop, and class ideas, check out our growing compendium of ideas, click on the button below:

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Liability, Insurance, and Policies (Clear Expectations)

• Retreat leaders are responsible for their program activities, instructors, and participant safety.

• Retreat leaders should carry appropriate event liability coverage (we can discuss what’s required based on your event type).

• Brooklyn Heights provides venue rules, property boundaries, and basic oversight.

Cancellations, weather policies, and payment timelines are outlined in a simple written agreement / contract of understanding for each retreat.

 

How to Propose a Retreat (Fast + Easy)

Send us:

1. Retreat name + concept (2–5 paragraphs)

2. Preferred dates (2–3 options)

3. Expected headcount + lodging mix (cabins vs tents vs RV)

4. Your website/social links (or a short background)

5. Whether you want: default model or block guarantee model

Email: vlombardi2003@msn.com
Or use the short form below.

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FAQ's

Do I control the retreat brand and ticketing?
Yes. You own the retreat brand, program details, pricing, ticketing, and marketing.

Do you require approval?
Yes. Every retreat is approved to ensure fit, quality, and safety.

Can I do a whole-camp buyout?
Sometimes. Whole-camp buyouts are available in select windows depending on season and occupancy.  Whole Sectors of the campground are always manageable.

Do you provide food/catering?
Not currently (unless stated for a specific event). Most retreats either self-cater, do potluck-style, or hire a local option.  We can assist with many local options.

Can you help promote?
Yes.  Light promotion is possible for select events (social posts and inclusion on our events page), especially for approved partners who are a strong fit.

Can I get a discount on lodging?

At Brooklyn Heights we keep lodging rates consistent with our standard pricing structure so that the venue remains sustainable long-term and fair for all guests.

Instead of discounting accommodations, our model is designed so that retreat leaders build their program pricing independently around the published lodging options.

This approach keeps things simple, transparent, and allows you to maintain full control over your retreat’s pricing and profitability.

That said, we’re always happy to explore creative structures — such as organizer accommodations, lodging blocks, or incentives tied to attendance — depending on the scope of the retreat.

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