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Glen GrayBenedict Lodge
Benedict Lodge is located up the hill
overlooking the lake. The cabin consists of a large room
with 24 bunks and a kitchen area. There are two smaller
rooms off the main room. The cabin has a wood stove
for heat and a four burner stove top for cooking. The
cabin also has electricity and electric lights.
Benedict Lodge is named after Kim Benedict,
who was the Commander of the American Legion Post in Caldwell,
New Jersey. He lost his thumb during the construction of the
cabin about 1940. The American Legion Post sponsord Boy Scout
Troop 3 in Caldwell (now sponsored by the Caldwell United
Methodist Church), and built the cabin for the troop.
The front door of this cabin is ramped making
the cabin wheelchair accessible. Some of the crew that renovated the cabin is shown.
Seated are the Benedict family members that came to camp
for the cabin re-dedication alongside caretaker Drew. Note
the beautiful new interior and new wooden bunks.
Check out some of the recent renovations
done to make the cabin better.
Fixing Benedict Lodge With its many windows and white interior,
Benedict is a bright, cheery cabin. From its "front
yard" you have a perfect view of Lake Vreeland as you
cook marshmallows over your campfire.
Benedict Cabin is located just a short walk
across the road from the Gilwell leantos and cabin. At the
Gilwell site, there is a latrine. In warm weather, the Gilwell
site also has running water, otherwise the nearest water is at
the West Well. Benedict Lodge is sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 6, West Orange NJ Return to Facilities Page. Please send any questions or comments to the webmaster. Last updated: December 16, 2008
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sponsorship.
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