- Brookhaven Retreat
Brookhaven Retreat is a
non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian camp and retreat center located approximately six miles north ofHawkins, Texas in thePiney Woods region of northEast Texas .Brookhaven Retreat is a rental facility for group organized retreats. During 14 weeks from the end of May through mid-August a
summer camp for church youth groups is run.The retreat and camp is situated on the shores of the 70 acre Brooks Lake and is surrounded by some convert|600|acre|km2 of
forest land.The camp and retreat center can accommodate up to 300 people in motel style units, lodge rooms, bunkhouse, dorm, cabins, and a guesthouse. The property also contains a
swimming pool ;basketball andtennis courts; aropes course ; playing field; recreation room; swimming pond with azip-line , trapeze, and a largewater slide ; campfire area; RV park; and two conference buildings.History
In 1964, Brookhaven Country Club of
Dallas purchased Brooks Lake to develop a privatehunting andfishing club. In 1968, developers Thomas Anderson and George Basham bought Brookhaven, built motel units, sold residential lots around the lake, and incorporated the hunting and fishing club. During these years, the lodge they built became a popularcatfish restaurant.In 1974, the
James Robison Evangelistic Association acquired the lodge property, which had previously been a privatehunting andfishing club. The name was changed to Brookhaven Retreat, Camp, and Conference Center. The center began runningChristian weekend retreats and programmed summer camps for youth. In the spring of 1984, the center was purchased by Dallas businessman A.C. Musgrave, Jr., who incorporated the nonprofit and allowed it to operate independently of any other organization.External links
* [http://www.brookhavenretreat.org Brookhaven Retreat] official site
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