Lazy W Ranch is nestled in the Cleveland National Forest, surrounded by forested hills and cooled by higher elevation summer breezes.
The ranch includes:

• Rustic cabins with bunk beds
• Tent-camping areas
• Central bathhouses with flush toilets & warm showers
• Swimming pool
• Spacious grounds for play and exploration
• Craft cabin, dining hall, and shared gathering spaces

The nearby Hot Springs Canyon Creek fills the valley with the soft sound of flowing water for much of the year.

Camp is structured around Community Sourced Programming (CSP),
an adaptation of Open Space Technology (OST), which allows both staff
and campers, of any age, to  offering sessions each day.

You might find:

• NVC skill-building workshops
• Games that foster empathy and cooperation
• Creative art and craft activities
• Nature-based explorations
• Connection circles for adults, teens, or kids
• Embodied learning (movement, play, role-play, etc.)
• Family challenges, community rituals, and evening gatherings

Our Program Team offers guided sessions that help anchor the community in the core values of Family HEART Camp. Meanwhile,
CSP creates flexibility and spaciousness so the group can follow
what is alive, relevant, and needed each day.

Every camper—including each child—
is recognized as a vital contributor to the community.

Lazy W Ranch provides delicious, healthy meals designed to meet the needs of a wide range of families.

We offer:

• Omnivorous, vegetarian, and vegan options
• Gluten-free and dairy-free provisions
• Soup & salad bar at lunch and dinner
• Breakfast bar with yogurt, fruit, and cereals
• Access to an industrial kitchen for supplemental personal food prep

Cancellation Policy
We know family life can be unpredictable. Our cancellation policy balances care for your needs with the financial commitments required to hold camp.

• If we cancel: You receive 100% refund.
• If you cancel on or before April 6, 2026: Refund minus a 20% cancellation fee.
• If you cancel between April 7 – May 17, 2026: 50% refund 
• Cancellations on or after May 18, 2026: We are unable to refund.  Our agreements with the venue require a final count by a specific date, and we are responsible for those costs regardless of late cancellations.

Family HEART Camp is a home-away-from-home for families longing for more harmony, ease, and connection. It’s a place to learn and practice Nonviolent Communication (NVC) together—supported with compassion, guidance, and real tools you can take back into everyday life.

Camp is especially meaningful for families who want:

• More harmony and connection at home
• Support in navigating challenges and repairing conflicts
• Skills for staying connected as they grow and change
• More autonomy, voice, and choice for every family member
• A deeper understanding of nonviolence as a way of living
• Tools for navigating an ever-more polarized world

Family HEART Camp is where you can bring the “sticky places”—the moments where you want to show up with love and presence, but are exhausted, stretched thin, or unsure how. Here, you are met with understanding, community, and practical NVC skills to help you live your values even in challenging moments.

Family HEART Camp welcomes families of all sizes and structures. Former campers have ranged in age from 3 months to 80 years. Some families come with multiple generations; others consist of a single adult. Some arrive with deep NVC experience; others are brand new to it.

What everyone shares is:

• Curiosity
• A willingness to learn
• A longing for more connection and harmony—in their family and beyond

Family HEART Camp is a residential retreat. Only registered families and staff participate. We begin and end the week together, without outside visitors, to create a strong, safe community container where trust can grow and learning can deepen.

Campers may choose:

• Cabins with bunk beds 
• Tent camping under the trees

All campers have access to flush toilets and warm showers throughout camp.

Please bring your own bedding.