Camp Allen Breaks Ground on Bishop Quin Hotel Building, Expanding Access and Opening Doors for Guests
October 21, 2024 - Navasota, Texas
Today, Camp Allen, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, broke ground on the Bishop Quin Hotel Building, a significant project in its "Back to Nature" campaign that aims to modernize guest accommodations. Designed by Montgomery Roth Architects and constructed by Paradigm Construction—the team behind the Bishop Doyle Center and Campsite 4—the new building will replace the original Hines and Quin hotel wings built in 1975. The Bishop Quin Hotel Building will feature 34 guest rooms, including six suites, a library, and updated meeting spaces to enhance retreat experiences for guests seeking rest and connection.
Named for Camp Allen’s founder, The Rt. Rev. Clinton S. Quin, who established the camp in 1921, the new hotel reflects his vision of a retreat where faith and fellowship thrive. As Quin once remarked, “Camp Allen is a light to lighten our path, the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.” This project is part of the Back to Nature campaign, which focuses on strengthening Camp Allen’s facilities and expanding access to the outdoors while ensuring it remains a vital resource for the 60,000 guests who visit each year.
“Breaking ground on the Bishop Quin Hotel Building is an exciting step forward, opening doors for our guests,” said Allen Kight, President of Camp Allen. “This project enhances our ability to serve over 400 partner organizations—from schools and nonprofits to universities and schools—by providing spaces where visitors can pause, reflect, and find new inspiration.”
The Bishop Quin Hotel Building is expected to open in 2025, providing a welcoming environment for renewal and transformative experiences.
Today, Camp Allen, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, broke ground on the Bishop Quin Hotel Building, a significant project in its "Back to Nature" campaign that aims to modernize guest accommodations. Designed by Montgomery Roth Architects and constructed by Paradigm Construction—the team behind the Bishop Doyle Center and Campsite 4—the new building will replace the original Hines and Quin hotel wings built in 1975. The Bishop Quin Hotel Building will feature 34 guest rooms, including six suites, a library, and updated meeting spaces to enhance retreat experiences for guests seeking rest and connection.
Named for Camp Allen’s founder, The Rt. Rev. Clinton S. Quin, who established the camp in 1921, the new hotel reflects his vision of a retreat where faith and fellowship thrive. As Quin once remarked, “Camp Allen is a light to lighten our path, the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.” This project is part of the Back to Nature campaign, which focuses on strengthening Camp Allen’s facilities and expanding access to the outdoors while ensuring it remains a vital resource for the 60,000 guests who visit each year.
“Breaking ground on the Bishop Quin Hotel Building is an exciting step forward, opening doors for our guests,” said Allen Kight, President of Camp Allen. “This project enhances our ability to serve over 400 partner organizations—from schools and nonprofits to universities and schools—by providing spaces where visitors can pause, reflect, and find new inspiration.”
The Bishop Quin Hotel Building is expected to open in 2025, providing a welcoming environment for renewal and transformative experiences.
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campaign committeeCarol and George Dehan, Campaign Chairs
Cheri and Andy Fossler Julia and David Humphreys Sheila and Tad Mayfield Allison and The Reverend Patrick Miller Wynne and Francis Sharpe Jane Stone and Don Walker |
campaign projects
These projects will ensure we can meet the demand in years to come. Estimates indicate that the total cost of these campus improvement projects will be approximately $10.5 million. Chaired by retired President George Dehan, Camp Allen has launched the Back to Nature campaign to fund these mission-critical improvements. Please join us in “opening doors” to the Camp Allen experience –connecting more families and students with the great outdoors in a transformative way.
Opening the Doors for Guests
- Build a new 34-room hotel wing with six suites at the Conference Center to replace the original hotel wings built over 40 years ago
- Update existing Conference Center hotel rooms
- Expand and upgrade the Conference Center kitchen loading dock
- Build a quiet house for personal retreats at a secluded area of the property
- Build a new herpetology building for outdoor education students
- Expand the conservation fund to conserve resources such as walkways, irrigation, and lake health
- Build a housing lodge for the year-round outdoor education staff
- Expand Zip line for campers, students and families
- Construct a new guest lodge for families
- Repair roads to key campsite areas
- Renovate and improve 16 camper cabins and campsite bathrooms to increase privacy
- Replaster two camper pools
- Upgrade lighting and technology in All Saints' Chapel
- Purchase new chiller system for All Saints' Chapel
naming opportunities
There are donor recognition opportunities at all levels which are available for those who would like to associate their gifts with new construction or special places at Camp Allen. To learn more, contact the Development office at 936-825-7175 or [email protected].