A Texas Retreat & Conference Center Committed to Excellence
Sky Ranch Van is located in the beautiful piney woods of East Texas. Located just outside of Tyler, we are 90 miles from the Dallas Fort Worth area and just over 100 miles from Shreveport, Louisiana.
We regularly host large church conferences, corporate retreats, youth weekends, and family reunions. Contact us today and explore the possibilities.
Location
Van, TX
Group Sizes
20 to 950
Retreats and Events Run
Fall, Winter, & Spring
You'll feel right at home
We will take care of the details so you and your group can focus on enjoying your stay and having a great time. Whether you have a youth group of 20, a church group of 150, or a corporate retreat of up to 950, Sky Ranch looks forward to serving you.
Ready and Willing to Serve
We look forward to hosting your group and making this a memorable experience for everyone who attends.
We'll take care of the details so you can focus on enjoying your stay and having a great time. Our staff complete hours of training to obtain safety and food handling certifications to keep your group safe during your time here.
We have meeting spaces spread throughout camp - you can pick the perfect atmosphere for your retreat gatherings! Whether you are planning a full music production or need a small space for community and discussion - we'll fit your group for just the right place.
Your time at Sky Ranch will be planned with all the details in mind - from TVs and Audio/Visual needs to coffee and tea during breakout sessions. Ask about our s'mores activity around the nightly campfire!
Your times together will be significant and meaningful - whether you are hosting a training inside one of our meeting spaces or singing worship songs at one of our two amphitheaters. We'll help you pick the right environment to set the tone for your gatherings.
Each of our unique 33 bunk-style cabins offers a rustic camping environment coupled with clean, enclosed sleeping quarters. Additionally, all cabins come with bathrooms, showers, a large deck area, and a fire pit for enjoyable outdoor gatherings. Come experience one of our dorm-style bunk beds and absorb the beautiful scenery from your cabin's private wood balcony.
Looking for a bit more privacy? We have multiple private accommodations for our retreat and conference guests. Each room contains a queen-size bed alongside bunk beds. Our wonderful on-site housekeeping staff stocks each room with bed linens as well as bathroom towels. We have 20 accommodations available, each with its own private bathroom.
Our culinary staff looks forward to serving hot meals to delight and energize your group.
Between meals, you and your team can bond over a soda, slice of pizza, milkshake, and more at Café Sky!
We can accommodate almost any dietary need or allergy - just inform us of your requests at the time of booking.
Activities
Keep your group active and engaged the whole time you are here.
Crazy Pool
Cool down at the Crazy Pool, complete with a Wet Willie Superslide, basketball goal, 9-Square in the Air, and an Aqua Zip’n!
Frontier Town
Frontier Town is a fun-packed activity zone featuring the Adventure Playground, T-swing, and a netted arena used for Dodgeball.
Party Pool
Kick your feet in the shallow end, play water polo, or challenge yourself on the trapeze!
Skywaii
Skywaii features swimming and lakefront activities such as the Blob, Wet Willie Slide, and Water Inflatables!
Mat Racers & Water Slides
Have a thrilling race down the four-lane mat racers, and then go cruise through the three body slides.
Horseback Riding
Led by Sky Ranch wranglers, experience scenic views while riding horseback.
Bazooka Ball
Bazooka Ball is a fun and silly paintball game that uses foam balls instead of actual paintballs.
3-Person Giant Swing
Our thrilling, 3-person swing offers a beautiful bird's-eye view of the lake.
Rock Wall
Climb high on one of two walls!
The Block - Activity Center
The Block is our air-conditioned Activity Center, which provides a way for guests to beat the heat by playing games indoors like Basketball, Gaga Ball, Volleyball, and Ping Pong.
The Yard
The Yard has a whole host of fun activities: Mini Golf, Volleyball, Basketball, Gaga Ball, the Maze, and Tetherball.
Laser Tag
Set in an outdoor course, Laser Tag is an exciting game of strategy and teamwork.
Tree Top Towers
Interactive adventure playground with a dozen different elements: climbing walls, jumping segments, a zipline, and more!
Canoes
Enjoy the lake breeze while paddling around Sky Lake! Canoes provide the opportunity for a fun experience.
With over 60 years of experience, we can make your next retreat or conference a success.
Experience the detailed attention of one of our highly trained Retreat Coordinators, dedicated to assisting you all along the way! From booking and ironing out the details, to packing your group up to head back home, Sky Ranch offers experienced staff, committed to serving you and your group with excellence.