About Camp Chet
Camp Chet grew out of a journey of faith, stewardship, and a desire to create a place where people can slow down, reconnect with God and His creation, and discover what it means to faithfully care for the garden He has entrusted to us.
The Story Behind Camp Chet
After God led Robert and Ruth to this land, they began asking a simple question:
Why did He bring us here?
Through years of prayer, unexpected circumstances, and what they understood as God’s direction, several themes continued to emerge: redemption, renewal, restoration, safety, security, and new beginnings.
For years, they purchased land and made small improvements while working on the property only a few weeks at a time. Eventually, they were able to build a home, move onto the property, and begin caring for the land every day.
With a new home came a new address. Robert had hoped for a 777 address, but that number was unavailable. The 911 office suggested 888 instead.
At first, Robert was disappointed. Then Ruth began researching the significance of 888 and discovered, in the sources they consulted, its association with Christ the Redeemer. Their research also led them to ח (chet), the eighth letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
The number eight came to represent new beginnings and new creation. In ancient Hebrew
ח
(chet) resembled a gate or fence and is similar to the symbol for Pi and is used as the gate in the fence of the Camp Chet logo.
In their study of ח (chet), they encountered themes of protection, refuge, sanctuary, and a protected place. These ideas resonated deeply with the themes God had been placing on their hearts for years.
The name Camp Chet grew from these discoveries and became a reminder of what they believe God is calling this place to be: a place of refuge where people can be still, experience hospitality, encounter God, and find renewal through His creation.
Our Mission
Helping people encounter God by stewarding His original mandate to care for the garden, which invites everyone into an intimate relationship with Him.
These four words capture the heart of what we hope people experience at Camp Chet:
Connect — with God, ourselves, others, and His creation.
Heal — through rest, restoration, healthy relationships, and time spent in God’s creation.
Encounter — God’s presence through worship, reflection, community, and immersive experiences in the natural world.
Train — by learning practical skills that equip us to care for creation and live faithfully in the world God has entrusted to us.
What We Do
Camp Chet provides opportunities for individuals, families, churches, youth, and groups to connect, heal, encounter, and train through outdoor activities and camping, immersive forest experiences, family and youth camps, group retreats, team-building, and hands-on classes and workshops.
Learning opportunities may include foraging and survival skills, Permaculture, animal husbandry, creation care, and biblical stewardship. Our goal is not simply to teach skills or provide a place to gather, our desire is that these experiences nurture spiritual growth, gratitude for God’s creation, meaningful relationships, and faithful living.
Caring for Creation
We believe humanity was given the responsibility to care for God’s garden. Camp Chet seeks to honor that calling through biblical stewardship and creation care, applying Permaculture principles and other practical approaches to the land.
For us, stewardship is more than managing property. It is an opportunity to care for what God has entrusted to us while creating a place where others can connect, heal, encounter, and train.
Welcome to Camp Chet.
