Our VIsion
Rooted In Heritage
Building On Faith
Join us as we renovate the Ponderosa building to serve the next 50 years of ministry at Lazy F!
Pledge Your Support Today!
Our History
At Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, we honor our rich heritage while advancing our enduring purpose: welcoming all to grow together in community and faith.
Long before Lazy F became a camp, members of the Kittitas Tribe traveled through Manastash Canyon to hunt and gather berries and roots. From 1892 to 1937, ranchers worked this land, raising hay and cattle to support their families.
In 1937, the Morris family founded Lazy F Ranch: the first dude ranch in Washington State that offered trail rides, hearty meals, and cowboy entertainment to visitors from Seattle. Our call to ministry began in 1954, when the Methodist Church purchased the ranch to provide Christian camping opportunities. Since then, Lazy F has continued to evolve to meet the needs of our guests while remaining rooted in our ranch heritage and Christian foundation.
In 1979, following a fire that destroyed our original dining hall, a building was quickly built to serve as our primary gathering space for almost 50 years. With the opening of Manastash Lodge in 2019, Ponderosa was reimagined as a dedicated place for meeting, worship, and community.
Manastash Lodge
The Need
Ponderosa is structurally sound, yet after nearly 50 years, its systems and fixtures are worn and outdated.
Renovating now ensures this valuable building will serve future generations while matching the design and beauty of Manastash Lodge.
Additionally, we are modernizing our meeting spaces to exceed guest expectations. Following the success of the Lodge, the new Ponderosa features expansive windows that bring the beauty and inspiration of the canyon indoors.
Modern Design
In Harmony with Manastash Lodge
Year-Round Comfort
New HVAC and Snow-Ready Roofing
Natural Connection
Expansive Windows and Garage Doors
Community Spaces
New Camp Store, Coffee Lounge, and Comfortable Meeting Spaces
Building on Success
When Manastash Lodge opened in 2019, it quickly became the centerpiece of camp life. The Lodge hosts meals, worship, workshops, meetings, talent shows, and more.
The new facility attracted groups we couldn’t
serve before. Our guests are inspired by the expansive views of the trees and ridgeline through the garage doors.
Today, with healthy reserves and record revenue projected for 2026, we are ready to build on this success.
The Success
98% Revenue Increase Since 2019. New, expansive windows bring the beauty and inspiration of the canyon indoors
The Impact
We now serve a wonderful variety of guest groups who appreciate the inspiring views as they share a meal and gather in this desirable space
The Future
The Ponderosa Project continues this proven journey, ensuring a sustainable and vibrant future for our ministry
We’ve Done This Before!
With Your Help, We Can Do It Again!
The Project
Estimated Cost
$1.2 Million
Goals
- Be good stewards of this well-constructed building
- Provide inspiring meeting spaces our guests deserve
- Attract new groups through quality facilities
- Provide an attractive camp store experience
Ways To Pledge or Give
Financial gifts shared over a three-year campaign period
Gifts in kind: supplies, construction materials, or equipment that can be used in
construction
Skilled labor that will help to greatly reduce the cost of construction
Share information about the campaign with friends and relatives to encourage their
involvement
Our three-year pledge process allows you to make a commitment that fits your specific situation
- Flexible Timing: Choose from one-time, monthly, quarterly, or annual gifts
- Easy Automation: Set up automatic payments via your bank or credit card for a “set it and forget it” approach
- Specialized Gifts: We coordinate estate or stock gifts through Faith Foundation Northwest.
You may also mail a check to our office - Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, 16170 Manastash Road, Ellensburg, WA 98926
This is a great project and opportunity. Together we can make a difference! Please join the team as a volunteer or with your financial commitment, and keep the project in your prayers!
Explore Our Vision
Rooted In Heritage
Building On Faith
Join Our Mission
Your contribution can make a significant difference. Help us bring this vision to life to fulfill our mission to be a sacred place where all who enter are loved and may play, pray, and grow.