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About Us
Quinipet – a brief history
Quinipet is a religious center located on twenty seven acres in the northwest corner of Shelter Island. It derives its name from the Greek-Latin words meaning FIVE ROCKS. The words carved into each: COURAGE, HONESTY, HUMILITY, FAITH and LOVE, are taken from the dedication speech of the Rev. Theodore Bobilin. The site was purchased by the United Methodist Church in 1946 and is operated by the New York Conference, 252 Bryant Avenue, White Plains, N.Y.
Quinipet is used not only by the United Methodist of the New York Conference, but also by people of other denominations and faiths. We are a people place. All kinds of people. We reaffirm the worth and participation of all persons, including but not limited to: young, old, rural, urban, those with special needs and those who are in transitional life stages. We speak different languages, have different ethnic and racial backgrounds. Some of us have more than enough, some of us are poor. Our Annual Conference wants its retreat centers to bring all these kinds of people together so we can exchange information, the chance to experience other cultures and to come away with more respect for each other.The Conference Board of Education’s Newsletter of April 1947, states that the new Training Center of Shelter Island will not only serve as site for summer institutes; it will also prove to be ideal for spiritual retreats and training conferences; it will serve as an inspiring location for district and sub-district meetings. In years to come, it will help to build a Conference consciousness binding the churches and districts together in a real fellowship. As a body of tradition and treasured memories grows up about this Center, the influence exerted on the spiritual development of our people will be beyond measuring. Undoubtedly this place will have much to do with producing the leaders of tomorrow for our Church.
In 1800 it was the landing for the Island ferry, in 1820 the home of the Jennings farm, in 1850 the estate of the Stearns family, in 1915 Camp Quinipet, a salt water summer camp for boys; 1947 was the first summer program as the Methodist Training Center and today we serve over 5800 people. Surely the people of the First Church of Brooklyn, who asked that the funds from the sale of their Church be used to purchase this property, although dead in outward form, might be reborn to live again in this great work. This they have done that here we may dream and meditate, here learn to toil and dedicate all that we have and are unto His Kingdom’s goal.
Year-Round Buildings:
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Meal Service:
For interested groups of at least 30, meal service is available. Our food service programs can provide you with a variety of options and will customize a menu to suit your needs. Meals are served in a central Dining Hall and service is limited depending on the season. Typical retreat menus are from Friday Dinner to Breakfast on Sunday, but we are flexible.
Linen Service:Based on your group’s needs, Quinipet can provide linens, blankets and towels. Should you choose this service, there is an additional fee of $10 p/person. This is a “self-serve” service which means we drop off clean linens to your building and pick up dirty linens at the end of your stay. You are responsible for making the beds on a daily basis, and stripping the beds at the end of your stay.
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Wireless Internet:Camp Quinipet now has wireless internet across the camp! After your group leader receives one free code, a $10 access fee will be charged for each device accessing the web after that one. You can gain an Access Code from our friendly staff in the new Welcome Center or right online when you open your web browser on your device.
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Meeting Space:All of the year round facilities are equipped with a TV and DVD/VCR. Most media outlets can be arranged for presentations. Often the meeting space and dining area are shared, but using multiple buildings can eliminate that overlap. Additional space can also be provided for meetings. Our large three-season dining hall can be used for meetings, along with Wesley Hall for indoor activities in foul weather.
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Tour the Grounds and FacilitiesNever been to Quinipet before? Not sure what the facilities are like? Then come visit us! We’d love to show you around the property and let you get a feel for the space available. Not sure if your group will fit? Want to double check the meeting space? Curious what the living arrangements are like? These are all important questions that you’ll want to see long before you get here. Come on out during the week or plan to visit us on the weekend. All you have to do is let us know! Call (631) 749-0430 during normal office hours and we’ll arrange a personal tour of the property.
Source: http://www.quinipet.org |
