Cane Ridge West
Conference & Retreat Center

Lincoln, Montana

A beautiful place to relax, study, plan and grow

History
     The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Montana has owned property East of Lincoln since 1949.  It remained undeveloped until the early 1960's, when the Christian Men's Fellowship of the Region began holding their annual retreat at the property.  These men built picnic tables, out houses, and later one building to protect them from the weather.  It was in 1981 that the Regional Church broke ground to develop Cane Ridge West.  The Lodge, Shower House and Cabins were built with volunteer labor under the leadership of Leo and Ruth Renfrow, Columbia Falls.  The project took three years to complete, and since the dedication in 1984, has been used for Christian Church in Montana activities, as well as being rented to other non-profit groups.

LODGE

     The lodge at Cane Ridge West is a two story log structure with general use areas on the ground floor and bedrooms and restrooms on the second floor.  The ground floor has a large open area with a fireplace, couches, tables and spinet piano at the carpeted end.  The remaining floor has a sealed wood surface.  Dining tables and chairs may be placed in this area.  The lodge is heated with electric heat.

Small Conference Room
     Tables and chairs equip this room for smaller meetings.  There is a pass-through window from the kitchen.

Kitchen
     The Cane Ridge West kitchen is large and well equipped with commercial gas range, grill and two ovens, 2 commercial refrigerators, a freezer and commercial dishwasher.  Cookware, dishes and utensils, tables and chairs are adequate for groups of 125.  A soda machine is located outside the lodge.

Ground Floor Restroom
     There is a half bathroom on the ground floor which is wheelchair accessible.

Upstairs Bedrooms and Restrooms
     Seven carpeted bedrooms are located on the second floor, each furnished with bunk beds to sleep a total of 38 persons.  There are two restrooms with 2 sinks, 2 toilets and 2 showers in each.

FACILITIES OUTSIDE THE LODGE

Cabins
     Two cabins stand nearby the lodge.  They are carpeted and heated with electric heat.  The cabins are furnished with bunk beds; one has 12 beds and the other has 14 beds and is accessible to wheelchairs.  There are no restrooms in the cabins.

Shower House
     A restroom building is located alongside the lodge.  The building is heated with electricity and is divided into a men's half and a women's half.  Each side provides 3 showers, 2 sinks and 3 toilets.  These restrooms are wheelchair accessible.

Fellowship House
     This 24' x 24' building is carpeted and furnished with table and chairs.  It has a small kitchenette equipped with a small range, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, sink and cabinets.  No dishes or utensils are furnished here.  The kitchen in not suitable for preparing meals, but can be used for serving prepared foods.  Disposable dishes should be used.

Recreational Vehicles and Tents
     Six RV spaces are available with water and electrical hook-ups.  Additional RVs may park in the area with electricity available to a few.  RV water tanks may be filled at faucets on the grounds; however, there is no facility for dumping.  There is unlimited space for tents.

Other Facilities
     A concrete campfire pit with benches, a picnic shelter and an outdoor chapel area are are on the grounds.  Cane Ridge West offers a children's play area with playhouses and jungle gym.  There are designated areas for softball, basketball, volleyball and horseshoes.

INFORMATION FOR RENTAL OF CANE RIDGE WEST

All reservations for rental of Cane Ridge West are made through the Regional office of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Montana.  Costs and availability, or arrangements to see the facility, may be obtained by phone:  406-452-7404, or e-mail:  kwmckerrow@bresnan.net