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River Canyon Retreat: The Entrance.
River Canyon Retreat: The Lodge.
A Family Reunion at River Canyon Retreat.
Gymnasium floor plan.
Bounce houses in the gym.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
NZ$3,859
avg per night

Explore the area

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Garden Valley, ID
  • Place, Payette River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Weilmunster Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Garden Valley District Library
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 125)

Antler

2 Single Bunk Beds

Aspen

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bear Den

+3
7 Single Bunk Beds

Bighorn

2 Queen Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Birch

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Elk Herd

+3
7 Single Bunk Beds

Maple

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Pine

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Wolf Pack

+3
7 Single Bunk Beds

11 bathrooms

Gym Apt. Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Gym Apt. Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Gym Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Gym Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Gym Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Gym Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Gym Bathroom 5

Shower only

Gym Bathroom 6

Shower only

Lodge Bathroom A

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lodge Bathroom B

Toilet

Lodge Bathroom C

Toilet · Shower only

Lodge Bathroom D

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lodge Bathroom E

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
The current price is NZ$3,859
avg per night

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About this property

From 20 to 80 people, enjoy this private mountain Retreat!

Expanded over 9 acres, we have converted the old Garden Valley High School, Middle School, and Elementary school into a one of a kind location for all of your family memories. Your Idaho family reunion location and corporate retreat facility. It is the perfect location for large family reunions, church retreats, weddings, and large events. We have a fully functioning lodge with an awesome kitchen, full size basketball court, bounce houses, rock climbing wall, fishing pond, and game room for your enjoyment. Our facility sleeps over 80 people in beds and has a full commercial kitchen set up for big families.

Located only 50 minutes from the edges of Eagle Idaho, there is no other places that can accommodate large groups, be within an hours drive of Boise, and still get the mountainous feel like River Canyon Retreat. To sum it all up we are your perfect Idaho family reunion location.

Garden Valley, the gateway to an authentic Central Idaho Mountains adventure. Garden Valley is surrounded in all directions by mountain peaks, some over 7,000 feet. Two river systems carve valleys covered in the lush green of summer growth along with wildlife, stock and horses. In 1934 a new post office established the identity of Crouch, now one of the commercial districts for Garden Valley. The town was named after Billy Crouch, a miner who homesteaded near the confluence of the Middle and South Fork Rivers. In the 1920s, Crouch donated property for a new community hall in Garden Valley.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking Inside any building
No pets. No heavy drinking or partying. No bonfires, fireworks, or candles. No smoking in buildings or near entrances--on gravel only.
$500 Security Deposit via credit card hold required
Guests are required to sign Rental Agreement--see additional rules therein

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99

Frequently asked questions

Is From 20 to 80 people, enjoy this private mountain Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at From 20 to 80 people, enjoy this private mountain Retreat!?

As of 2 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at From 20 to 80 people, enjoy this private mountain Retreat! on 23 May 2026 start from NZ$3,859, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at From 20 to 80 people, enjoy this private mountain Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at From 20 to 80 people, enjoy this private mountain Retreat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is From 20 to 80 people, enjoy this private mountain Retreat! located?

This family-friendly Garden Valley lodge is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Payette River and Weilmunster Park. Garden Valley District Library and Starlight Mountain Theatre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

From 20 to 80 people, enjoy this private mountain Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 81 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jordan H.

Outstanding Location for Groups of Any Size

We loved our visit to River Canyon Retreat! Greg and Cheryl are incredibly accommodating, and the location is absolutely beautiful. The property has plenty of space for both small and large groups, which makes it perfect for gatherings of any size. We highly recommend River Canyon Retreat and can’t wait to come back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Great venue for a family camp

The venue was great to let kids play in the gym and game room (which they loved) while also providing a very comfortable place for adults to talk and a kitchen to make it easy to feed everyone.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Meredyth G.

Great Experience

So many compliments about the retreat from family members. We had a group of just under 50 people and there were so many things to do that every age group from toddler to senior was impressed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Perfect for our Student Leadership Retreat

We brought 28 high school students to River Canyon for a leadership retreat. This venue was perfect for our needs. The meeting room was perfect for our learning sessions and speaker, and there were lots of activities to keep the students busy during free time. The hosts were available and helpful. We will book with them again next year if it works out.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Property fits all our needs

This place handles a group well without a lot of fuss. We have been here winter and summer and it's always fun with lots to do. It is a little confusing about the bedding if its furnished or not. I wish they would furnish bedding for everything or nothing. The gym entertains all ages and is a big plus, especially in cold weather. Hope to return someday.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Fantastic Family Reunion

The property was close to many excursions and has so many amenities that we (64 of us- ages 2-86) NEVER lacked for things to do. Greg and Sheryl were the best hosts in explaining the functions of the camp and helping us have all we needed for a great time. The kitchen was stocked well. If there was an issue - I’d say the knives need sharpening or need to be replaced. Great place. Clean! Reasonably priced. Thanks for a wonderful weekend!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

The Facility was very accommodating. The hosts Greg and Cheryl were amazing to deal with. Very friendly.

We have never been to a place that met our needs like the River Canyon Retreat. The sleeping arrangement fit very well for what we had to deal with. Easy check and check out. Plenty of activities for the kids and adults to participate in. Local activities helped as well. This facility is very well equipped to fit the needs of most family or group gatherings. The kitchen was very easy to use and was well equipped with the pots and pans for our variety of cooking needs,
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Great Place for Work Retreat

We loved this venue for our work retreat. There were plenty of spaces for folks to gather. We had people of many ages and abilities and found it easy to navigate the property. We could have easily spent a few more days exploring all that the grounds and nearby surroundings have to offer!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ferrel R.

We had a fantastic time at a great location and facility!!!!!!!!

Our family, about 75 of us, had a great and wonderful time at the River Canyon Retreat! The facility was excellent! It has soooo many things to do onsite! A shooting range was about 5 minutes away and was free! A golf course was about 15 minutes away and was quite nice! We took advantage of almost all of the facilities amenities. Greg and Cheryl were very helpful and kind. It didn't bother them that we asked for help from them a few times. They were extremely pleasant and helpful. We would stay at the RCR again! Thank you so much!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

Becker Family Reunion

Perfect! Clean and lots to do for all ages, if bored it's your own fault!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie B.

We had a great time at River Canyon!

We used River Canyon to host our high school church retreat and had a wonderful time! The students loved the different amenities such as the gym, game room, and hot tub! There was plenty of space for us and the staff was very communicable and cooperative with us! Will definitely look to stay here again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for a big group

We had a wonderful stay with our group of 55, extended family ages 0-75. The kitchen area was great to cook in, the dining area fit everyone easily, the rooms were nice, the bathrooms updated and clean, and the gym and the pool were so fun for all the kids. Thanks for providing a place we could comfortably be together!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Myla W.

Fits our family

We had 74 people (ranging from 6 months to 79 years old) at RCR for our family reunion and we all fit! After 5 nights we could have all stayed longer. The gym is amazing and used every minute of the day. The kitchen can actually support cooking for a large crowd. It's amazing to find a place so user friendly, in a beautiful location with the nicest onsite property managers ever! I do believe having some kind of cancelation policy would be a good idea and a good business move. I can't think of another rental property that doesn't have one in place. But all in all, we have loved all 3 of our stays at RCR!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

Another great stay at River Canyon Retreat!

Thank you to the managers, Cheryl & Greg for taking care of our family! This was the 4th time we've stayed and played at this family friendly property. Everyone enjoyed themselves, from the littles and teens to the adults! Always something fun to do!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Youth Winter Camp

Incredible Winter Camp Experience! We had an amazing time at River Canyon Retreat for our winter camp! The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, with snow-covered landscapes that made for a perfect winter retreat. The accommodations were top-notch—comfortable, clean, and well-equipped for our group. The staff was welcoming and made sure everything ran smoothly. From the beautiful surroundings to the cozy atmosphere, it was the ideal place to connect, grow, and enjoy the season. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and look forward to coming back! Highly recommend for any group looking for a peaceful and inspiring retreat.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Emily Y.

The best place for women's retreats!

I have been so impressed (and thankful) for the River Canyon Retreat Center. The staff is wonderful and has always been accommodating to our needs. Everything was clean and ready for us to come right in and begin our weekend! Cheryl worked with our caterer to ensure he could get on property and prep for our first meal. I would highly recommend this location for any function you have planned. Just a few minutes away from downtown Crouch--a special little town!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Morrighan L.

Perfect venue!

Everyone loved the space and it was perfect for all of out needs. It gave us enough room to breathe and enjoy, while also having the perfect kitchen to feed 30 ppl. We will definitely be back! Thanks so much!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie W.

Family Christmas

Our second time at River Canyon and we couldn’t be more pleased. Our young children love the bouncy house and slide. Older members enjoyed shooting baskets and the game room. The kitchen and dining area perfect for our large family meals.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ash T.

Summer Camp Wedding

We hosted our wedding at RCR for about 60 guests. Some stayed on site, some opted for hotels nearby. Regardless, everyone had a fantastic time. During the day we had our ceremony, guests played bags, fished in the pond, took walks around the property. For our reception we held it in the gym. Our DJ found the stage to be perfect for his set up and the gym floor doubled as our dance floor. Come night time guests hopped in the hot tub and chatted by the picnic tables. It was everything we could have hoped for. I would recommend RCR to anyone and everyone looking for a nice get away with friends and family!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

A Fun and Hospitable Retreat Center!

The men from our church had a wonderful retreat here. The facilities are great and we found everything very clean and tidy on our arrival. The onsite amenities are fantastic and a lot of fun. Though you could have a great time staying onsite, Garden Valley also has a lot to off for a great time. Greg and Cheryl were very kind, hospitable, and communicative and available for help at any time! We look forward to hosting our retreats here again in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Our family had the best time ever

We had our family reunion at River Canyon, about 75 of us of all ages for 4 nights. The a facility provided a place to play, visit cook and eat. The physical arrangements for sleeping met our needs vary well. The property is well maintained . There are a variety of fun things to do off property as well.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

The Church of God Ladies Retreat was awesome!

River Canyon was the perfect venue for our ladies retreat. The facility was clean and very accommodating. River Canyon is a beautiful facility and easy to get to. Greg and Cheryl were great to work with and always available to our group when needed! They were friendly and always answered any questions promptly! We enjoyed our stay there and highly recommend River Canyon Retreat!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Unforgettable Memories

This is an extraordinary venue and the care and love that goes into it is seen at every level! Hospitality and the ease of just being there and forgetting about life for awhile! What a beautiful place! This resort have everything you would want in retreat or reunion venue and is great for families and corporate team-building You need to have your next event here at the River Canyon Resort!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Great Venue for Events

I have booked River Canyon Retreat for corporate events multiple times now. The venue is well laid out, well maintained, the rooms are comfortable, and the space is versatile. The staff at River Canyon has been very helpful, accommodating and responsive. We will continue to use this venue in the future and recommend it to anyone looking to create a meaningful experience for a large group!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Myrna S.

Fun for All

We were very comfortable in the home with plenty of room for all. The kitchen made cooking together a fun time with everything you could possible want. We've been here several times and never been disappointed. The gym gives kids their own space with all the activities to keep them entertained. This was a great time for us all.