Our American Centres
Welcome to the America's Capernwray/Torchbearer Centres
On this page you will find details of the six centres across the American continent.
There are 2 centres in Canada, 3 in the USA and one in Costa Rica.
CANADA
Capernwray Harbour - Thetis Island, BC
Capernwray Quebec - Chertsey, QC
USA
Timberline Lodge - Winter Park, CO
Ravenscrest Chalet - Estes Park, CO
His Hill - Comfort, TX
COSTA RICA
Portantorchas - San Jose
Canada - Capernwray Harbour
LOCATION:
Situated between the coasts of Vancouver & Vancouver Island in the Georgia Strait, Thetis Island is reached through the convenient & frequent service of BC Ferries from Vancouver Island and by daily, scheduled floatplane flights from Vancouver.
INFORMATION:
Capernwray Harbour is 97 acres of woods, meadows and seashore located on Thetis Island, British Columbia which includes a host of well-groomed facilities to accommodate up to 140 guests or students. Capernwray Harbour provides a pristine locale for outdoor and nature enthusiasts to experience the unique beauty of the Canadian west coast.
DIRECTOR: Charlie Fordham
LANGUAGE: English
MINISTRIES:
- One-year Bible School Program (September–May)
- One-year Leadership Training - Bible Program (September–May)
- Advertised Bible conferences for adults, families & youth (May–August)
- Custom designed & facilitated retreats, conferences or events for church, school or special interest groups (March, May–August)
- Itinerant Bible teaching ministries (upon request)
CONTACT:
Capernwray Harbour Bible Centre
PO Box 1-10
Thetis Island BC V0R 2Y0
CANADA
Tel: +1 (250) 246 9440
Fax: +1 (250) 246 3201
Email: chbc "at" capernwray.ca
Web: www.capernwray.ca
Canada - Porteurs du Flambeau
CAPERNWRAY QUEBEC CHERTSEY, QC
LOCATION:
70 Km north east of Montreal, near the town of Chertsey.
INFORMATION:
The Center is situated on over 120 acres of beautiful woodland just over one hour north of Montreal, in the heart of the Lanaudière. As one of Quebec's most prominent recreational regions (which include nearby ski areas and provincial parks) there is always plenty of fun and exciting things to see no matter what the season. Capernwray Quebec Bible School and Conference Center is able to accommodate 65 people in our beautiful Chalets.
DIRECTOR: Steven Thiessen
LANGUAGE: English
MINISTRIES:
- English Bible School (September–May)
- Conferences and private retreats for youth groups, family reunions, church meetings, etc. (May–September)
- Scheduled programs - Family Weeks, Men's and Ladies' Conferences and Youth Events scheduled throughout the year
CONTACT:
Capernwray Quebec
16710 Route 335
Chertsey
Quebec J0K 3K0
CANADA
Tel: +1 (450) 882 1361
Toll free in North America: (877) 882 1361
Fax: +1 (450) 882 1973
Email: bureau "at" capernwrayquebec.ca
Web: www.capernwrayquebec.ca
USA - Raverncrest
RAVENCREST CHALET ESTES PARK, CO
LOCATION:
65 miles Northwest of Denver, Colorado on Highway 36, 501 Pole Hill Road, Estes Park
INFORMATION:
Perched on a mountain overlooking the vast panorama of Rocky Mountain National Park is Ravencrest Chalet Bible School and Conference Center. Estes Park, a favorite vacation destination for tourists, bikers, hikers and rock climbers, is also home to this Torchbearer center, which can accommodate 75 people, with expansion plans in progress.
DIRECTOR: Wayne Weissman
LANGUAGE: English
MINISTRIES:
- Bible School for age 18+ (September–May)
- Church “youth group” camps (June–August)
- Adult summer conferences for men and women, singles and couples (August)
- Winter conference for adults and families (December)
CONTACT:
Ravencrest Chalet
PO Box 2620
Estes Park
CO 80517
USA
Tel: +1 (970) 586 8118
Fax: +1 (970) 586 8119
Email: office "at" ravencrest.org
Web: www.ravencrest.org
USA - Timberline Lodge
TIMBERLINE LODGE WINTER PARK, CO
LOCATION:
90 miles West of Denver, on Highway 40, and just 2 hours from a major international airport
DIRECTOR: Ryan Mohrmann
In the heart of the Colorado Rockies, and just minutes from one of the United States' premier ski areas lies Timberline Lodge. Many outdoor programs year round appeal to all interests, whether that is downhill or Nordic skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, or backcountry hiking and biking in the summer. Within this magnificent corner of God's creation, Timberline seeks to carry out a ministry of discipleship and refreshment within the body of Christ.
LANGUAGE: English
MINISTRIES:
- Bible School & Discipleship Program(including personalized one-to-one discipleship) age 18+ (September–April)
- Mountain Adventure Ministry 3–10 day retreats for church youth/ministry groups (September–July)
- Timberline Ascent Backcountry adventures and Bible education (late July–August)
CONTACT:
Timberline Lodge
P.O. Box 3311
Winter Park
CO 80482
USA
Tel: +1 (970) 726 8850
Fax: +1 (970) 726 8853
Email: info "at" timberlinelodge.org
Web: www.timberlinelodge.org
USA - His Hill
HIS HILL COMFORT, TX
DIRECTOR: Charlie McCall
LOCATION:
45 miles west of San Antonio, Texas, off Interstate 10
INFORMATION:
His Hill is located in the hill country of central Texas, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States due to the beautiful countryside and the many historic sites.
The center hosts 45–65 students yearly and 900–1000 campers each summer in a strong family atmosphere. There are a large variety of facilities available (pool, gym, horseback riding, canoeing, racquetball, ropes course etc) along with ministry trips to Mexico. The Christ-centered and life changing message of the Bible is the heartbeat of our ministry.
LANGUAGE: English
MINISTRIES:
- Bible School for age 18+ (September–May)
- Summer Camp for ages 6–18 (June–August)
- Retreats (September–May)
- Thanksgiving conference (November)
- Ladies' Retreat (April)
CONTACT:
His Hill
P.O. Box 9
Comfort
Texas 78013
USA
Tel: +1 (830) 995 3388
Fax: +1 (830) 995 2050
Email: registrar "at" hishill.org or camp "at" hishill.org
Web: www.hishill.org
Costa Rica - Portantorchas
PORTANTORCHAS SAN JOSÉ
LOCATION:
Portantorchas is located approximately 15 Km from the capital city of San José in Coronado, a mountainous suburb.
DIRECTOR: Marco Perez
INFORMATION:
Often called “the Switzerland of Central America”, Costa Rica is home to Portantorchas Bible School. Every semester we receive up to 32 students from different parts of the world, introducing them to a different language and culture, as well as a family atmosphere where they can be nurtured in their faith and knowledge of the Living Christ.
MINISTRIES:
- Bilingual (Spanish & English) Bible School for students who have finished high school level studies (August–November & February–May)
- Tropical Bible School offering ten days that include Bible classes, Mission trip and tropical adventures, English-speaking (June & July)
- Hosting mission teams from other countries
FOR INFORMATION:
Portantorchas Bible School
Apdo. 1291-2150
Moravia
San José
COSTA RICA
Tel: +1 (506) 229 3584
Fax: +1 (506) 229 4509
Email: antorcha "at" racsa.co.cr
Web: www.portantorchas.org
