Thanks to the conferences disciplined stewardship of our past donations and insurance proceeds we are starting the campaign with $1.6 million in hand. That leaves our total to raise at $1.1 million.

Construction & Soft Costs $2,400,000​

Construction Contingency (10%)$240,000

Campaign Costs

$84,000​​

Total Project Cost

$2,724,000

Aldersgate is working with Johnson Early Architects to design the new lodge. Lead architect Brian Early, who developed our 2012 plans, is returning to adapt those original concepts into a design that fits our current needs and budget. Final designs will be completed after conference approval.

No, the current estimates are planning estimates from our architect Brian Early, not locked contractor bids. Final designs will be completed after conference approval.

We will not break ground until we have the full $1.1 million in cash and pledged commitments. We anticipate that to be in the fall of 2027. It is important to Aldersgate and the Conference that we conduct this campaign in a fiscally responsible way. 

The $1.6 million in secured funds is sufficient to construct a functional base building, but not to build the visionary structure the campaign envisions. A meaningful shortfall would mean descoping: reducing finish quality, deferring features, or building a smaller footprint.