BDSRA - Batten Disease Support and Research Association

Camp New Hope - 140+ acres nestled beside the New River, in an Eastern cove of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is the perfect place for a special needs family to recharge. Sit back and let Camp Director, Randi Brown, provide your family a relaxing yet busy week. Camp New Hope is in West Jefferson, NC; a short distance from the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway.

There is an old hunting lodge from the 1950s, with natural wood interior, which has been recently remodeled with 5 bedrooms that sleep 10. A 30 foot glassed-in porch overlooking the New River provides a beautiful view. The river provides fishing, canoeing, swimming, campfire on the river. The camp provides a perfect mix of rustic atmosphere and modern convenience(i.e., 4-wheel drive golf cart to help get around, a refrigerator and freezer with your favorite food or drink).

Please contact Randy Brown (she's a delight) at 704-796-6641 for more information, availability, travel arrangements, and possible pet acommodations. The Hawkins family spent a wonderful weekend there over Memorial Day, see their photo page at www.ourboysjourney.com for pictures.

Hope for Batten