Groups - Tours - Retreats
Winter Accommodations NOW Available
The Station makes an ideal location for a faculty/staff retreats and groups. Conservation organizations, university departmental retreats, and other groups have enjoyed the location in the past.
Participants in groups are not currently enrolled in a degree seeking programs
Contact the Station at [email protected] to make arrangements for your group.
Tour Group Accommodations
Tour groups (participants of official organizations) are welcome to stay at the Southwestern Research Station. Space is usually available only during the spring and fall. Tour participants may share rooms with four or five per room, or be housed as couples, space permitting and if so booked. Tour organizers must coordinate reservations and room assignments, and handle payment.
Please let us know in advance if you will need trail lunches during your stay, and if any participants are vegetarians. If your participants need coffee before breakfast, you may arrange this in advance - the tour leader or a member of your group will be responsible making coffee on the dining porch as the dining room is not open until breakfast. Coffee break refreshments can be arranged (for a charge). Refrigerators are available for storing cold drinks, etc. Smoking is prohibited in all buildings on station grounds.
Your participants should be aware that telephone service to the Station is limited to two public telephones, 520-558-2265; 558-2269. Guests may make outgoing calls from these lines and prearrange a time to receive incoming calls. Guests cannot be reached through the main Station number, 520-558-2396, except in real emergencies.
In order to welcome and briefly introduce the Station to your participants we ask that you arrive by 4:00 pm. We are happy to give an introductory talk to the group about the Southwestern Research Station and the natural history of the Chiricahua Mountains, if you so desire.
Tour groups that will be using National Forest areas (e.g., South Fork, Rustler Park) for activities are advised that they may be required by law to obtain an Outfitter/Guide Permit. Please write to Recreation and Lands Staff, Douglas Ranger District, Coronado National Forest, 3081 N. Leslie Canyon Rd., Douglas AZ 85607, or call 520-364-3468. South Fork and other areas have a USFS parking fee.
RATES
Meals are mandatory during the season 1 March – 31 October
*Groups larger than 60 people should call for rate information and special needs.
| Lodging | Meals | 1Station Fees | Total Fees | |
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Group Participant All Shared Accommodations |
$33.00 | $32.00 | $11.00 | $76.00 |
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Group Participant Private Cabin 1-13 (If available) i.e., instructors |
$42.00 | $32.00 | $11.00 | $85.00 |
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Group Participant Private Cabin 15-16 with kitchen (If available) i.e., instructors |
$52.00 | $32.00 | $11.00 | $95.00 |
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Children Ages 4-15 |
$20.00 | $20.00 | N/A | $40.00 |
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Children Under 4 |
FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE |
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2Group Campers |
$15.00 | $32.00 | $11.00 | $58.00 |
1 Station Fees include use of the labs, science facilities, and/or conference room.
2 A limited number of campers are allowed on station grounds; call to check on availability. Campers must bring their own bath towels and sleeping linen.
Internet: The labs are wired for ADSL and wireless is available in most station locations. A computer room is available for those that do not bring their own laptops. The cost of internet is $5.00 per week or any time period less than one week.
USE OF CONFERENCE ROOM BY NON-INCOME-GENERATING GROUPS
Seasonal rates include use of the Conference Room if requested and available; in winter, the Conference Room can be reserved for $150.00/day.
USE OF CONFERENCE ROOM BY INCOME-GENERATING GROUPS
If your course is revenue generating, there will be a charge of $200 or $50 per day (whichever is less) for use of the conference room, projection equipment and internet access.
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS
An initial group deposit of $100 is due within seven working days to reserve space (this is refundable with a minimum of 60 days notice); an additional deposit of $40/person is due one month in advance of your stay. All participants must be housed at the Station.
DEPOSIT IF RESERVING ENTIRE STATION
A $500 deposit may be required when groups ask to reserve the entire Station. If the reservation is cancelled with more than 60 days notice, $250 will be refunded. If the reservation is cancelled with less than 60 days notice, there will be no refund.
ALL GROUPS
Group organizers are asked to pay for the entire group with one check or a credit card. Individual personal checks from group members are not accepted. With prior approval from and at the discretion of the SWRS, individuals in groups may pay fees using Discover, Visa, MasterCard, traveler’s or cashier’s checks.