FAQs
How much does it cost to stay overnight?
We ask for a $20 donation per person
What do I need to bring to stay overnight?
Bring your own linens or sleeping bags
Should I make a reservation to visit for a few hours?
You are welcome to come to pray for the day or a couple of hours. If you're part of a group or you want to reserve the chapel or tabernacle, please make reservations first.
Is cooking allowed in individual rooms?
NO - There are a few small kitchens available to use and some rooms have refrigerators. Please inquire if you need a room with a refrigerator. Please do not eat or drink in your room. This will create stains on the carpets and make the ants come running!
Below is a list of restaurants & fast food restaurants nearby.
Please NO smoking, NO alcohol, NO open flames
NO amplifiers or microphones, NO loud noise , NO pets
Are Children allowed?
Children are discouraged from coming. There are a lot of dangers including snake & coyotes. If children are present, they should be with a parent at ALL times. They should never be allowed to roam freely around the property without supervision.
Can I do a photo shoot at Mountain Home?
Photo shoots are subject to approval and by appointment only. We do require a donation when using Mountain Home as a backdrop. To book your photo shoot, email us at retreat@mtn-home.org to get pricing, a reservation and approval.
Nearby Restaurants & Fast Food
Don Chato
La Cabana Restaurant
McDonald's
3807 Sierra Hwy, Acton, CA 93510
McDonald's
La Cabana Restaurant
McDonald's
3750 Sierra Hwy, Acton, CA 93510
La Cabana Restaurant
La Cabana Restaurant
La Cabana Restaurant
2370 Soledad Canyon Rd, Acton, CA 93510
The Pizza Place
Crazy Otto's Diner
La Cabana Restaurant
3942 Sierra Hwy #3, Acton, CA 93510
49er Saloon
Crazy Otto's Diner
Crazy Otto's Diner
31908 Crown Valley Rd, Acton, CA 93510
Crazy Otto's Diner
Crazy Otto's Diner
Crazy Otto's Diner
33317 Santiago Rd, Acton, CA 93510
Jack In The Box
Jack In The Box
Jack In The Box
3830 Sierra Hwy, Acton, CA 93510
Watch Out for Wildlife
Coyote
This carnivorous canine is not the easiest animal to spot in the Mojave Desert, but they are likely to be heard in the evening.
Gopher Snake
This harmless snake is common throughout California and is active during the day. Often found in yards and gardens.
Red Racer
This harmless snake is common in southern California and less common in the San Joaquin Valley and foothills, and is active during the day. Color can be brown, tan, black, or brick red.
Rattlesnakes
Known for their relatively heavy bodies and diamond-shaped heads, rattlesnakes have either a rattle or a partial rattle made of interlocking rings.
*If you hear a rattle, turn around. Highly Venomous*
Jackrabbit
The black-tailed jackrabbit is very common in the California desert, where it feeds on shrubs and grasses.
Desert Cottontail Rabbit
Cottontails are named after their tail, which is shaped like a cottony ball.
https://www.desertusa.com/stories/ Is a great place to learn more about the critters we share Mountain Home Desert Retreat with.
