FACILITY RENTALS
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. Individual camping is reserved for members only.
- There are a limited number of rustic 1-room cabins available. Cabins have electricity with an overhead light; portable heater and fans are available upon request. We have a limited number of cots available, or bring your own sleeping pad/air mattress and sleeping bag/bedding.
- Groups may be asked to provide a COI (Certificate of Insurance).
- DO NOT bring any 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 DO 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)
- Please review our Camping & Campfire Policies and Ground Rules before reserving, and be sure to follow them once onsite.
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!
Contact Us for more information or to reserve one of the facilities listed below. Please review our ground rules and campfire & camping policies prior to booking.