From 20 to 80 people, enjoy this private mountain Retreat!

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River Canyon Retreat: The Entrance.
River Canyon Retreat: The Lodge.
A Family Reunion at River Canyon Retreat.
Gymnasium floor plan.
Bounce houses in the gym.
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Garden Valley, ID
  • Popular LocationWeilmunster Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBoise National Forest6 min drive
  • Popular LocationGarden Valley Golf Course16 min drive

Rooms & beds

10 bedrooms (sleeps 125)

Antler

Aspen

Bear Den

+3

Bighorn

Birch

Elk Herd

+3

Maple

Pine

Willow

Wolf Pack

+3

11 bathrooms

Gym Apt. Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Gym Apt. Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Gym Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Gym Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Gym Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Gym Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Gym Bathroom 5

Shower only

Gym Bathroom 6

Shower only

Lodge Bathroom A

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lodge Bathroom B

Toilet

Lodge Bathroom C

Toilet · Shower only

Lodge Bathroom D

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lodge Bathroom E

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

From 20 to 80 people, enjoy this private mountain Retreat!

Expanded over 9 acres, we have converted the old Garden Valley High School, Middle School, and Elementary school into a one of a kind location for all of your family memories. Your Idaho family reunion location and corporate retreat facility. It is the perfect location for large family reunions, church retreats, weddings, and large events. We have a fully functioning lodge with an awesome kitchen, full size basketball court, bounce houses, rock climbing wall, fishing pond, and game room for your enjoyment. Our facility sleeps over 80 people in beds and has a full commercial kitchen set up for big families.

Located only 50 minutes from the edges of Eagle Idaho, there is no other places that can accommodate large groups, be within an hours drive of Boise, and still get the mountainous feel like River Canyon Retreat. To sum it all up we are your perfect Idaho family reunion location.

Garden Valley, the gateway to an authentic Central Idaho Mountains adventure. Garden Valley is surrounded in all directions by mountain peaks, some over 7,000 feet. Two river systems carve valleys covered in the lush green of summer growth along with wildlife, stock and horses. In 1934 a new post office established the identity of Crouch, now one of the commercial districts for Garden Valley. The town was named after Billy Crouch, a miner who homesteaded near the confluence of the Middle and South Fork Rivers. In the 1920s, Crouch donated property for a new community hall in Garden Valley.

Property manager

Cara Larsen

Amenities

Hot tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking Inside any building
No pets. No heavy drinking or partying. No bonfires, fireworks, or candles. No smoking in buildings or near entrances--on gravel only.
$500 Security Deposit via credit card hold required
Guests are required to sign Rental Agreement--see additional rules therein

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Garden Valley

Located in Garden Valley, this lodge is in a rural area and in the mountains. Garden Valley Golf Course and Zip Line Idaho are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boise National Forest and Payette River. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Garden Valley, ID

What's nearby

  • Weilmunster Park - 5 min drive
  • Boise National Forest - 6 min drive
  • Garden Valley Golf Course - 16 min drive
  • Kirkhams Hot Springs - 45 min drive
  • Bogus Basin Ski Resort - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dirty Shame Saloon - 5 min drive
  • Wild Bill's Coffee and Bistro - 5 min drive
  • The Mud Room - 5 min drive
  • The Longhorn - 5 min drive
  • Subway - 4 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Marjorie W.

Family Christmas
Our second time at River Canyon and we couldn’t be more pleased. Our young children love the bouncy house and slide. Older members enjoyed shooting baskets and the game room. The kitchen and dining area perfect for our large family meals.
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10/10 Excellent

Shana H.

Perfect for our reunion
We liked all of the activities available at River Canyon Retreat. The lodge with a great kitchen and dining room, to eat delicious meals and snacks. The 5 bedrooms with personal bathrooms was great with the lovely air conditioning in the lodge living room was a great place to gather. The gym is where there were 2 more private bedrooms with bathrooms and then the bunk rooms with gym showers and bathrooms. The Gym had all of the activities that met everybody’s fun! We played and played which included rock climbing, 2 wonderful bounce house which included an obstacle course and huge slide, HUGE boxing gloves, disc golf, basketball and we did Karaoke on the stage. Much fun was had in the pool and hot tub. We also brought our own slip and slides and with permission we played water kick ball and slid down the hill. But even with all of that fun, many went near by and went river rafting with a professional company. But my favorite comment was from my 4 year old grandson, when asked what his favorite part was of ALL the activities? “Rolling down the grassy hill!”

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a big group
We had a wonderful stay with our group of 55, extended family ages 0-75. The kitchen area was great to cook in, the dining area fit everyone easily, the rooms were nice, the bathrooms updated and clean, and the gym and the pool were so fun for all the kids. Thanks for providing a place we could comfortably be together!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Rhonda J.

Great Facility!
We had our company retreat at River Canyon, and what I can say is this facility exceeded our expectations. Cheryl and Greg were awesome to work with, they were right there if we had questions. We had 20 people and they all had a great time, and let's not forget about the elk herd and wild turkeys that came up on the property while we were there! Just beautiful! Thank you again, and you just may see us again next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Jacque D.

Amazing Venue for Group Retreats
We had a group retreat for about 40 adults and RCR provided a perfect setting. The beds were comfy, everything was really clean, and there was plenty of space for everyone to feel comfortable. We really enjoyed having a kitchen, lounge, and the gym and the dining area was the perfect size. Lots of great space for our meeting and for recreation. The hosts are very thoughtful and we appreciated the extras like sports equipment, kitchen equipment, games, and that they made cleaning supplies available to guests. The view of the mountains is incredible and we loved watching the elk move around the area throughout the day.

About the host

Hosted by Cara Larsen

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Our two families purchased the River Canyon Retreat with a dream to create a fun and beautiful gathering place for families and friends who come to enjoy the beauty of the Idaho mountains. Between us we have 9 children. We believe in hard work and innovation.

Why they chose this property

This property has been lovingly renovated from a historic school building. It's fun to imagine the children who learned and played sports and grew up here.

We chose this business for the same reason we choose to live in Garden valley-- for its beautiful and private location, relaxing atmosphere, and peaceful setting. The river is close by, town is warm and friendly and the wildlife is unforgettable.

We hope you will enjoy River Canyon Retreat for the peaceful setting and the great memories that will be made here. Set against the rolling hills, come and escape in this incredible hideaway!

What makes this property unique

Located near Boise Idaho, our property is family owned and operated and it offers a getaway from the big city into the mountains. The drive to Garden Valley is beautiful while you drive through canyons with intense rivers flowing through them and often seeing, deer, elk, and bald eagles just off the road. Sleeping over 80 people in beds, our lodge, bunk rooms, and hotel style rooms provide the needed space for all family members. Having fun activities on site is another feature that River Canyon Retreat boasts. Including but not limited to swimming, fishing, rock climbing, basketball, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, disc golf, soccer, dodgeball, ping pong, billiards, air hockey, foosball, etc.

Given our location to Boise, the size of our facility, our accommodations, activities, facilities, and view, I will personally stand behind River Canyon Retreat as the best Family Reunion location in Idaho!
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