FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Of course. Please give us a call to schedule a tour. Depending on the groups we have on campus some areas may be restricted to access.
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- If you are a group leader, come to the admin building’s main lobby by the flag pole and meet one of our guest service representatives.
- If you are a member of a group, please ask your group leader(s).
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Yes. Every individual attending an event or spending the night at the Garden Valley Retreat Center / JAMA Global Campus must sign a waiver.
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Only service animals are allowed on the property. Please inform us if service animals will be present.
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No. Garden Valley Retreat Center/JAMA Global Campus is an alcohol-free, smoke(including vape and cigar)-free, and drug-free facility/campus.
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Usual check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM, unless otherwise agreed to in advance.
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We provide free guest wifi.
Please connect to JAMA Guest and the password can be found in most of the buildings. No wifi at the GYM.
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In case you need to get a mail while you are here, please write the address as below.
JAMA Global Campus
Attn: [Your name] (Your Group)
22392 FM 16 W.
Lindale, TX 75771
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Yes, our pool is open late May to late Sept and there will be a fee. We require a lifeguard or two to be present depending on the size of your group. If you don’t have a licensed lifeguard, we can arrange that at cost.
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We accept cash, checks or credit card for payment.
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Yes, we can provide linen sets at $15/person, which includes a fitted sheet, a flat sheet, thin blanket, a pillow, a pillow case, and a bath towel.
Most groups choose to bring their own.
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No. We strongly encourage over night groups to have their own nursing staff, in case of medical emergencies.
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GVRC is located in a rural area with about 150 acres of woods and rolling hills, with a large open lawn, swimming pool, tennis/pickleball courts, basketball court, campfire area, and pond. We have 3 dormitories that can house up to 500 people; two studio rooms with private bathrooms; a separate dining hall with over 300 seats at a time; an admin building for meetings and a gym as an activity center. All buildings have heating and air conditioning, and plumbing.
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Phone: (903) 804-4016 E-mail: events@jamaglobal.com
Address: 22392 FM 16 W., Lindale, TX 75771