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!
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.