We're glad you chose Hoblitzelle Conference Center for your retreat/meeting location. Here are a few things you may want to know to make your stay safer and more enjoyable. Please share them with your group.

Hoblitzelle Conference Center is located just one hour south of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and offers first-class, extremely well maintained facilities in beautiful natural surroundings. Hoblitzelle boasts a crystal clear swimming pool, air-conditioned rooms, dorms and cabins, a large dining hall, fully outfitted meeting spaces, a 28 acre lake for fishing and canoeing, a newly built challenge course, athletic complex and horses for trail rides and all of the amenities you will need to make your meeting or retreat a success. Thank you for choosing Hoblitzelle as your conference center.

Address and Phone Numbers:
Hoblitzelle Conference Center
8060 Singleton Road
Midlothian, TX 76065
Office………972-723-2387
Fax…………972-723-3124
Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Directions to Hi View Ranch
Take 35 South from downtown Dallas, then 67 South (towards Cleburne). Follow 67 South to 2nd Midlothian exit which will say Waxahachie & Fort Worth. Go east towards Waxahachie on 287 which is the main street in Midlothian. Cross RR tracks and turn right on FM 663. Follow FM 663 (about 5 miles) to FM 875 and turn left on to 875. The Hi View Ranch entrance will be on your right.

Emergency Contacts
Fire…………911
Police……….911
Ambulance…911
Hospital…….972-923-7070

Directions to Hospital
Baylor Medical Center
1405 W. Jefferson
Waxahachie, TX

From Hi View take Singleton to FM875 east (ten miles) to Business 287.
Turn right and continue to Jefferson and turn right again.

Emergency Procedures
In the event of a TORNADO OR OTHER SEVERE STORM, a siren will blast. Group leaders will immediately gather their guests together and proceed to the Ranch House. If you are caught in the open and there is no time to evacuate to the Ranch House, lie flat in any depression or ravine, face down and cover your head. If rains are present, watch for flooding. If in a building, stay away from the windows. Take cover under some support structure such as a bunk or table. Cover your head with a pillow, blanket, or mattress. After the storm, a second siren blast will sound when it has been determined that it is safe to exit. The whole camp community will assemble at the ranch House in order for a count to be made and any injuries to be assessed.

In the event of a FIRE, the occupants of the building will exit immediately and assemble at the Ranch House in order to be counted. The Midlothian Fire Department should be notified immediately. Dial 911.

Should you have a MISSING PERSON from your group, please check with other guests and in their sleeping quarters first. Then notify the Retreat Host to enact our search procedures.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
Please inform your group members of the following before your retreat:

Your group is responsible for its own health, safety and first aid. Each GROUP SHOULD BRING AT LEAST ONE ADULT WHO IS CERTIFIED IN CPR, including training in the use of protective barriers. YOUTH GROUPS SHOULD ALSO PROVIDE AN ADULT WHO IS CERTIFIED IN "SECOND LEVEL" FIRST AID, including training on blood-borne pathogens. No first aid supplies or equipment are supplied by HiView Ranch. Be advised that you are to provide your own emergency transportation or call EMS.

While Hi View Ranch carries appropriate levels of insurance, YOUR GROUP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS OWN ACCIDENT AND INJURY INSURANCE FOR ITS MEMBERS.

You will want to COLLECT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR ALL OF YOUR PARTICIPANTS: 1) Names and addresses; 2)Emergency contact names and numbers; 3)Listing of all persons with known allergies or health conditions which will require treatment, restrictions, or other accommodation; and 4) For MINORS WITHOUT A PARENT ON SITE, A SIGNED PERMISSION TO SEEK EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT.

All biking must be done on designated bike trails only.

Smoking is prohibited in ALL buildings and in wooded areas. Designated smoking areas are available. Check with the Retreat Host.

The use and possession of personal vehicles and sports equipment is to be done under the supervision of your retreat leadership and at your own risk. Note that the camp speed limit is 10 mph. Transport guests in passenger vehicles only. No passengers in the back of pickups, please.

All alcohol, pets, firearms, ammunition and fireworks are explicitly prohibited on camp property.

Gasoline, flammable liquids, explosives and poisonous substances must be stored in clearly marked, appropriate containers. These should be kept out of the reach of children and used only with adequate supervision and according to safe practices. Likewise, all hand and power tools should be used in a safe and appropriate manner. Use these items at your own risk.

Adult supervision is required at all times during your retreat, regardless of the activity. This supervision is your responsibility. Please provide for one adult for each seven youth. This includes your "free time" as well.

CAMP STEWARDSHIP
Each group is to conduct themselves in an orderly and Christian manner. We must respect the environment and all of God's gifts.

HiView property and grounds should be kept clean and orderly. Defacing or damaging buildings, cutting trees or littering grounds with paper, bottles, cigarettes or debris is not in keeping with good stewardship. Cabins and meeting lodges should be left clean and orderly when you check out. Any breakage or damage to HiView property, buildings or equipment is the responsibility of your group. AN INSPECTION TOUR MAY BE CONDUCTED BY THE RETREAT HOST AND THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR GROUP PRIOR TO YOUR DEPARTURE.

You will be charged for damages to the property and/or for cleaning over and above normal wear and tear.

Your group is responsible for taking care of all program equipment issued for its use.

Moving equipment or furniture from one building to another, or rearranging furniture, should be done only with the consent of the Retreat Host.

Do not adjust any mechanical equipment, valves, etc. See the Retreat Host if you feel something needs adjusting.

Please report any damages or needed repairs to the Retreat Host or the Site Manager. Forms for work requests are available in the Ranch House.

WHAT TO BRING
Pillows, linens, towels and soap are provided in all housing facilities. You will also want to bring toiletries, any personal items and clothing you may need, a flashlight with working batteries, sturdy walking shoes (no flip-flops please), etc. (Please make sure all personal items are in plastic containers - not glass.)

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