ARARAT CENTER BOOKING QUICKLY FOR 2006 SEASON
Site offers numerous amenities perfect for a variety of gatherings

January 28 (GREENVILLE, NY) – The perfect place for a church retreat, a family reunion, or a weekend getaway… now is the time to book your event at the scenic and serene Ararat Center located in upstate New York. Many groups have already discovered the beauty and benefits of this facility purchased two years ago by the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern).

Just 30 miles south of Albany, overlooking the majestic Catskill mountains, the Ararat Center has already seen two successful seasons. The Center, which serves as the permanent home of the St. Vartan Church Camp, has also been host to avak (senior) groups, youth gatherings, festivals, and ecumenical luncheons just to name a few.

Seven buildings anchor this 65-acre facility. The site can accommodate up to 150 people in a variety of room types. Many guest rooms have been upgraded with fresh paint and new furniture allowing for a more comfortable stay. Some buildings include air-conditioning, heat, cable television and private baths.

Amenities include a large recreation room, an in-ground pool, a baseball field, a volleyball pit, a bocce ball court, horseshoes, a climbing wall, a one-acre pond, a small playground, and a designated campfire area.

A full-service, professional kitchen and onsite cook can provide up to three meals a day specific to dietary needs. A large dining hall can double as a meeting room. In addition, there are several other smaller areas that may be used for meetings or gathering spaces.

The Ararat Center season begins in mid-April and operates through mid-October. July and most of August are already booked for camp sessions. However, days remain available in May and portions of June as well as September.

Take a virtual tour of the Ararat Center. To find out about availibility, group rates and area information, please call 212-686-0710 ext. 20. Remember, the Ararat Center is a home for all Armenians and their families to create, share and cherish memories.