FACILITY RENTALS
Cancellation and Refund Policy: Payment in full is due in advance. A $35 processing fee applies to ALL refunds. Refunds (less the $35 fee) will be issued for cancellation requests received at least 1 week prior to your facility reservation; no refund is available with less than 1 week notice. If the fee for the facility rental you are cancelling is less than $35, no refund will be issued.
The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation | 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456 | 973-835-2160
Owned and operated by the Highlands Nature Friends, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
Our facilities are available to rent for meetings, parties, workshops, conferences and special events.
Tent Camping & Campfires
- We have 2 large group tent camping areas for scouts, groups and company retreats; each has a firecircle with rustic seating, picnic tables and a stocked woodshed.
- There are over a dozen small rustic 1-room cabins available.
- Cabins have electricity with an overhead light; a portable heater or fan is available on request.
- We have a limited number of cots available. Please bring your own sleeping bag/bedding and linens.
- Cabins have electricity with an overhead light; a portable heater or fan is available on request.
- DO NOT bring in outside firewood, as this may contribute to the spread of destructive invasive insects (i.e. Spotted Lanternfly, Emerald Ash Borer) which can be transported long distances in/on firewood. There is an ample supply of free firewood and kindling onsite in the covered woodshed.
- PLEASE bring your own firestarter.
- PLEASE bring your own firestarter.
- Fires MUST be contained within the inner rock circle. NO large bonfires allowed.
- Please DO NOT MOVE any of the rocks, bricks, or rustic seating (logs or tree stumps).
- Groups may be asked to provide a COI (Certificate of Insurance).
- Please review our Camping & Campfire Policies and Ground Rules before reserving, and be sure to follow them once onsite.
Scouting Programs for Troops with a Firecircle/Camping Rental
Here are some of the programs and activities we offer for the Scouting community:
- Overnight tent camping, with outdoor privy and access to indoor restrooms. Includes firecircle; wood supplied onsite.
- Firecircle with rustic seating for campfire ceremonies and special occasions.
- Facility rentals: covered pavilion, picnic grove, recreation field, indoor classrooms, and large multi-purpose room for troop meetings and events.
- Year-round scout programs and badge classes (virtual and in-person).
- Guided nature observation hikes - daytime and night hikes are available!
Birthday Parties with Pavilion Rental
Schedule a nature-themed party with one of our fun themes: Overlook Observation Hike, Stream Seeking Exploration, Nature Adventure Games and Insect Investigation. Package includes a 1 hour naturalist-led program followed by 1 1/2 hours in the pavilion for refreshments and presents. During the summer, parties can also include swimming at the Highlands Natural Pool!
Please review our ground rules and campfire & camping policies prior to booking.