EcoEternity Forest at Makemie Woods

The Retreat Center, Summer Camp, and camping utilize only a portion of the 275 acres that constitutes the grounds of Makemie Woods Camp and Conference Center.

 

 

A large portion of the forest is relatively undisturbed by regular camp activities.  These maturing forests are beautiful to walk through.

Seeing is Believing - come on out and visit our forest!

Director Mike Burcher

Implementing a natural burial place seemed more than natural to Camp Manager Mike Burcher when she first learned about the idea.

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Way to Makemie Woods

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Mike Burcher, Director Makemie Woods
Mike Burcher, Director Makemie Woods

275 Acres of beautiful Forest surrounded by a beautiful reservoir

For over 45 years, the Makemie Woods forest has provided a spiritual place for retreats and a vital Christian summer camp program.  Since only parts of the forest are central to these activities, a large portion of the forest has been allowed to mature in a natural state.  Sign up for a nature walk and you will see a large variety of indigenous trees such as Tulip Poplars, Beeches, and various Oaks.  In the Spring, the Dogwood and Laurel are prolific and beautiful.  

Implementing a natural burial place seemed more than natural to Director of Makemie Woods Mike Burcher when she first learned about the idea.

Mike Burcher: “Makemie Woods has been a place set apart for over 45 years, where people of all ages have grown in faith and developed a greater appreciation for creation.  In recent years we have emphasized environmental and global awareness.  We are delighted to expand this ministry so the larger community can experience the joy and peace of this forest, and help to preserve it and the memories of their loved ones for another century to come”.

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Makemie Woods

3700 Ropers Church Road, Lanexa, VA, 23089

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Directions to Makemie Woods

GPS Coordinates: Latitude 37.4467 - Longitude -76.8660

From the West (Richmond etc):

  1. Take exit 220 off I-64 and follow Rt 33 to the first traffic signal.
  2. Turn right at the signal onto Rt 30, and go 3.8 miles, just passing the Barhamsville Post Office on the left.  You will see the white Makemie Woods sign on your right.
  3. Turn right at the sign (Rt 632) and follow the paved road. Follow this road for almost one mile, and turn left onto Rt 621, Ropers Church Rd.
  4. Turn left and go over two bridges covering the interstate.  You will see the entrance to Makemie Woods on your right.

 

From the East (Tidewater area):

  1. Take exit 227 off I-64 and go North on Rt 30 approximately 2 miles. You will see the Makemie Woods sign on your left (Rt 632).
  2. Follow this road for almost one mile, and turn left onto Rt 621, Ropers Church Rd.
  3. Turn left and go over two bridges covering the interstate.  You will see the entrance to Makemie Woods on your right.

Please call our office for detailed directions:

Makemie Woods Office (757) 566-1496

EcoEternity Forest at Makemie Woods, Tidewater Region, Virginia
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Your way around Makemie Woods

Once you enter the Makemie Woods property, stay on the main road nearly 1/2 mile and park at the camp office, located in the Main Lodge which will be on your right.  There are restrooms and other amenities in this building.  A staff member will meet you there and escort you to one of our forests.

If you are visiting the Memorial Tree of a family member or friend, the naturalist in the office will assist you in finding the tree if this is your first visit.

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