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The Florida Ladies of Elks is pleased to announce its 4^th Annual Ladies Weekend. It will be held at the Florida Elks Youth Camp, Friday April 11, 2025 - Sunday, April 13, 2025. Ladies organization members, Lady Elks, wives and widows of Elks are all invited to this social event.

The Smith Conference Center will be the venue for activities, lodging and meals. If the Smith Conference Center’s lodging rooms become full, additional lodging will be available in the executive cabins.

Check-in at the Smith Conference Center will be on Friday afternoon 2:00 pm; check-out will be Sunday morning with all departing by 11:00 am.

WEEKEND PRICE  (food, lodging and activities included):

• Smith Conference Center and executive cabins: $280, single occupancy or $180 double occupancy. The Smith Conference Center has thirty-two rooms (eight with king beds and twenty-four rooms with two double beds, doubles great for sharing). There are also fifteen executive cabins if needed (nine with king beds, six with two queen beds, queens also great for sharing).

• The campground will be open to RVs -$130 per night (incl. 1 person) + $80 per person for food and activities (water and electric at each RV site, dump station on the property). Meal purchase is required for each guest staying in an RV.

Bring your own adult beverages. Basic mixers will be provided. Bring snacks to share for the Friday afternoon/evening meet and greet. Swim, relax, make new friends, or just enjoy the fresh open air of the camp with other ladies from Elk lodges across the state. A guided tour of the youth camp will be available for those interested.

A licensed massage therapist will be on-site all-day Saturday for table or chair massages (for an additional fee). The sign up will be at the time of check in Friday afternoon. Payment for the massage will be directly to the massage therapist. There will be just so many slots available on the appointment roster for Friday afternoon and Saturday, first come, first served. If you are interested in having a massage, please indicate YES when registering for the weekend retreat.

We, the retreat committee, welcome ideas for breakout sessions and activities, so please contact one of us with your ideas.