Deerhaven Retreat and Conference Center
Programs at the Deerhaven Retreat and Conference Center in Paisley offer a more rustic, outdoor adventure based option. The three different programs include Birding, Canoeing and Kayaking, and are led by well trained, expert guides each with over twenty years of experience. Step outside of your camp-style lodge room into the beautiful natural setting of the Ocala National Forest. The opportunities are endless to observe southeastern wildlife and vegetation.
Beautiful Birds of Central Florida
Dates: March 10-15, 2013
Program # 7485
Cost: $736.00 dbl $911.00 sgl
Led by experts, learn or refine your birding techniques by observing migrant and resident birds in prime birding areas of central Florida: Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge and the Ocala National Forest. Observe rare, endangered, and special birds such as the Florida Scrub Jay, Limpkin, Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Purple Gallinule, Piping Plover, Wood Stork, and Sandhill Crane.
Explore Wild Florida by Canoe
Dates: March 3-8, 2013
April 7-12, 2013
Program # 12110
Cost: $782.00 dbl $957.00 sgl
Refresh your canoeing skills on Lake Deerhaven with a qualified Red Cross instructor, and then enjoy three different canoeing field trips during the week amid 383,573 acres of unique ecological sites, trails and natural springs in the Ocala National Forest. Return to camp each evening for dinner and sleeping.
Explore Wild Florida by Kayak
Dates: March 17-22, 2013
Program # 18428
Cost: $867.00 dbl $1109.00 sgl
Discover the wonders of Florida's wild springs and streams via kayak. From your base at a beautiful 70-acre retreat center in the Ocala National Forest, learn from experts about safety guidelines as you practice paddling and maneuvering techniques on scenic and challenging streams and springs.