Rocky Bottom Retreat &
Conference Center of the Blind
Donald C. Capps, Chairman, Board of Directors
Resident Manager: Elsie Duncan
Rocky Bottom Retreat And Conference Center of the Blind is located in the scenic mountains of northern Pickens County en route to the summit of Sassafras Mountain, South Carolina's highest peak. This 30 acre site is a perfect setting for a blend of recreational and educational activities. Its natural mountainous location is especially enhanced by two richly flowing creeks which bound the Rocky Bottom Retreat And Conference Center of The Blind property, offering delightful acoustic and scenic beauty.
Since 1979, the experience and success of Rocky Bottom Retreat And Conference Center of the Blind has confirmed the belief that fellowship and interaction with other blind people is the best therapy for a person who is experiencing permanent blindness. This adjustment to blindness can be traumatic and debilitating. Rocky Bottom Retreat And Conference Center is an extremely valuable tool which helps in coping with many of the difficult and perplexing emotions that blindness creates.
The Rocky Bottom Retreat And Conference Center of The Blind is governed by an eight member Board of Directors with valuable input from an Advisory Board comprised of prominent citizens.
More than 1,000 persons visit Rocky Bottom annually.
Annual Summer Children's Camp - Each year, blind youngsters from ages 6 to 16 participate in our program. They are taught skills to cope with blindness and that it is respectable to be blind. Utilizing blind counselors to act as role models, Rocky Bottom Retreat And Conference Center of The Blind provides all the experiences of any Retreat including swimming, mountain hiking, arts & crafts, cookouts, fishing and field trips. This is at no cost to the blind child or their parents. Limited transportation is also available. Tracy Spittle is the Children's Camp Director. Send her an email here if you have a child that would like to attend, or if you would like to help this great program.
Offers for the Senior Blind - The elder blind South Carolinians, who are frequently overlooked, are offered one week in the Spring and again in the Fall, an excellent opportunity to get away from it all and fellowship together. Activities and field trips make the week of Retreat And Conference Center quite enjoyable. Much is shared in coping with blindness during the week. Frank Coppel is the Director of the Senior Blind Camp. Email him here if you would like more information, or would like to help this worthwhile program.
Rural Mobility Camp - Offered to adjust those who reside in rural areas of the state to rural surroundings. Mobility and orientation with a white cane, braille classes and independent living skills training provide the blind with the tools necessary to live productively in more isolated settings. It is our belief that with the proper training that the blind can perform as well as their sighted peers.
Annual Fun Day Festival - Held on Labor Day every year, offers an opportunity for food, fun and fellowship while raising the necessary funds to operate this retreat and conference facility year round for the state's blind community. Food, games, rides, yard sales, auctions, miniature golf, T-shirts, caps, live bands and singing groups combined with a $500 drawing at the end of the day makes for real excitement in the mountains! Plan to join us and see the Retreat And Conference Center for yourself.
Accommodations currently are for up to 88 with the Ralph M. Ellenburg, Sr. Lodge as our featured place to stay. Additionally, the blind of South Carolina stay free of charge.
To request brochures, rules and regulations forms, please contact the Columbia office. To reserve accommodations, consult with the Resident Manager directly at the camp. Rocky Bottom Retreat And Conference Center of the Blind depends upon donor contributions from individuals, businesses and foundations to keep our operations going all year round. As a tax-exempt, 501 (c)(3) organization affiliated with the NFB of SC, any gift will be appreciated and is fully tax deductible.
Rocky Bottom Retreat And Conference Center of The Blind
Located in the picturesque mountains of northern Pickens County, South Carolina just 16 miles north of Pickens, SC and 7 miles south of Rosman, NC on US Highway 178. Turn at the Retreat And Conference Center sign and the Rocky Bottom Retreat And Conference Center entrance is 0.2 of a mile on the right.
Rocky Bottom Retreat And Conference Center address: 123 Hancock Rd., Sunset, SC 29685.
Phone: 864-878-9090; Alternate: 864-878-7575
Call before faxing!
NFB of SC Office address: 119 S. Kilbourne Rd., Columbia, SC 29205
Phone: 803-254-3777; fax: 803-252-5655; E-Mail: [email protected]
Resident Manager: Elsie Duncan
Rocky Bottom Retreat And Conference Center of the Blind is located in the scenic mountains of northern Pickens County en route to the summit of Sassafras Mountain, South Carolina's highest peak. This 30 acre site is a perfect setting for a blend of recreational and educational activities. Its natural mountainous location is especially enhanced by two richly flowing creeks which bound the Rocky Bottom Retreat And Conference Center of The Blind property, offering delightful acoustic and scenic beauty.
Since 1979, the experience and success of Rocky Bottom Retreat And Conference Center of the Blind has confirmed the belief that fellowship and interaction with other blind people is the best therapy for a person who is experiencing permanent blindness. This adjustment to blindness can be traumatic and debilitating. Rocky Bottom Retreat And Conference Center is an extremely valuable tool which helps in coping with many of the difficult and perplexing emotions that blindness creates.
The Rocky Bottom Retreat And Conference Center of The Blind is governed by an eight member Board of Directors with valuable input from an Advisory Board comprised of prominent citizens.
More than 1,000 persons visit Rocky Bottom annually.
Annual Summer Children's Camp - Each year, blind youngsters from ages 6 to 16 participate in our program. They are taught skills to cope with blindness and that it is respectable to be blind. Utilizing blind counselors to act as role models, Rocky Bottom Retreat And Conference Center of The Blind provides all the experiences of any Retreat including swimming, mountain hiking, arts & crafts, cookouts, fishing and field trips. This is at no cost to the blind child or their parents. Limited transportation is also available. Tracy Spittle is the Children's Camp Director. Send her an email here if you have a child that would like to attend, or if you would like to help this great program.
Offers for the Senior Blind - The elder blind South Carolinians, who are frequently overlooked, are offered one week in the Spring and again in the Fall, an excellent opportunity to get away from it all and fellowship together. Activities and field trips make the week of Retreat And Conference Center quite enjoyable. Much is shared in coping with blindness during the week. Frank Coppel is the Director of the Senior Blind Camp. Email him here if you would like more information, or would like to help this worthwhile program.
Rural Mobility Camp - Offered to adjust those who reside in rural areas of the state to rural surroundings. Mobility and orientation with a white cane, braille classes and independent living skills training provide the blind with the tools necessary to live productively in more isolated settings. It is our belief that with the proper training that the blind can perform as well as their sighted peers.
Annual Fun Day Festival - Held on Labor Day every year, offers an opportunity for food, fun and fellowship while raising the necessary funds to operate this retreat and conference facility year round for the state's blind community. Food, games, rides, yard sales, auctions, miniature golf, T-shirts, caps, live bands and singing groups combined with a $500 drawing at the end of the day makes for real excitement in the mountains! Plan to join us and see the Retreat And Conference Center for yourself.
Accommodations currently are for up to 88 with the Ralph M. Ellenburg, Sr. Lodge as our featured place to stay. Additionally, the blind of South Carolina stay free of charge.
To request brochures, rules and regulations forms, please contact the Columbia office. To reserve accommodations, consult with the Resident Manager directly at the camp. Rocky Bottom Retreat And Conference Center of the Blind depends upon donor contributions from individuals, businesses and foundations to keep our operations going all year round. As a tax-exempt, 501 (c)(3) organization affiliated with the NFB of SC, any gift will be appreciated and is fully tax deductible.
Rocky Bottom Retreat And Conference Center of The Blind
Located in the picturesque mountains of northern Pickens County, South Carolina just 16 miles north of Pickens, SC and 7 miles south of Rosman, NC on US Highway 178. Turn at the Retreat And Conference Center sign and the Rocky Bottom Retreat And Conference Center entrance is 0.2 of a mile on the right.
Rocky Bottom Retreat And Conference Center address: 123 Hancock Rd., Sunset, SC 29685.
Phone: 864-878-9090; Alternate: 864-878-7575
Call before faxing!
NFB of SC Office address: 119 S. Kilbourne Rd., Columbia, SC 29205
Phone: 803-254-3777; fax: 803-252-5655; E-Mail: [email protected]