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Linnet's Wings
Foundation Free Camps > Linnet's Wings
Availability:
Year round
 
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Capacity:
84 total beds (heated but not air-conditioned)
Cabin bathrooms have 2 lavatories, 2 showers, and 2 commodes.
Cabin Cabin Arrangements
1 - 4 Each cabin has ceiling fans and is equipped with bunk beds (10 upper and 10 lower) to sleep 20 people.
Cooks' Quarters Sleeps 4 in 2 upper and 2 lower bunks, air-conditioned, and has a full bath (tub with shower).

Linnet's Wings Ranch House Linnet's Wings Bunks
Kitchen:
Linnet's Wings Kitchen

The kitchen has a commercial LP gas range (six burners, two conventional ovens, and a grill), a commercial refrigerator, commercial freezer, an ice machine, adequate counter and cupboard space, and a three-well sink for washing dishes and pots and pans.   The kitchen is supplied with plates, cups, bowls, tumblers, flatware, and serving pieces.  A serving counter faces the dining area.  Food preparation utensils and containers are well-stocked, including large spoons, forks, ladles, spatulas, tongs, sharp knives, large bowls, sheet pans, roasting pans, a coffee maker, pitchers, funnels, strainer/colander, whisk, etc.

  • Please do not use disposable products such as paper plates, plastic cups, tableware, etc.

  • You must bring all consumable goods such as paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, dish towels, soap, cleaning supplies, etc.

  • Please plan to haul your garbage to a dumpster located on the property. 

  • BBQ pits are available, but you must bring your own charcoal, firewood, and starter.

Dining:
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The Dining Hall is adjacent to the kitchen, separated only by a serving counter and partial wall and doubles as a meeting room.  A large fireplace dominates one end of the room (bring firewood).  An adjacent open porch and deck furnished with picnic tables and benches provides additional dining/meeting space.  The Dining Hall is heated but not air-conditioned.
 
Pavilion:
An open-air covered pavilion can be used for meetings, worship, activities, etc.  It has bench seats and is surrounded on two sides by a deck which affords additional seating.
 
Waterfront: 

The water is quiet but deep and safe only for competent swimmers.  There is no wading area.

  • A certified lifeguard must supervise all waterfront activity.
  • While fishing, please observe our "catch and release" policy.

  • Canoes are available.  Personal flotation devices are furnished and must be worn in the canoes.

Waterfront Campers enjoy Linnet's Wings waterfall
 
Recreation: 
Basketball Court
  • A natural amphitheater facing the river is an ideal site for a campfire—firewood is not furnished.
  • Linnet's Wings has a large playing field suitable for soccer, softball, capture-the-flag, and other large group games.
  • Sand volleyball and half-court basketball courts are located near the playing field.  You must provide your own sports equipment.
  • Hiking trails are nearby.
H. E. Butt Foundation
P. O. Box 290670, Kerrville, Texas 78029-0670
Phone: 830-792-1210  Fax: 830-257-3137
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