Ronora Lodge and Retreat Center is on the site of the old Watervliet Camp for Girls founded by Dr. Henry Tatter and his wife Velda Jordan Tatter. Like the old camp, Ronora Lodge and Retreat Center offers a chance to experience nature, learn new skills, meet new friends and grow up in the open air. In 1988 the property was purchased by three friends who have a love for the land. We have beautifully restored the historic buildings and have increased the number of acres preserving this beautiful natural setting. We garden organically to protect the food, the land and the water. All our effort goes to making Ronora Lodge and Retreat Center a place where you can still feel Mother Earth, sense her balance and find your own.