Ponderosa Retreat and Conference Center offers versatile meeting spaces and comfortable cabins for groups of various sizes. Hosts can expect well-maintained hiking trails, a ropes course, disc golf, and fully accessible facilities complemented by onsite catering and a welcoming staff.
What To Expect:
🌲 Indoor meeting rooms and cabins
🏞 Extensive outdoor activity options
🍽 Onsite dining with varied menus
♿ Fully wheelchair accessible spaces
Important Information:
– Hours: Monday–Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM; Saturday 8:30 AM to 12 PM; closed Sundays
– Payment: accepts credit, debit, NFC mobile payments
– Parking: ample onsite parking available
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
📍 Local Insights
🌄 Scenic Trails: Guests recommend exploring the surrounding hiking trails for a refreshing nature experience.
🧗♀️ Activity Variety: The ropes course and disc golf are highlights that add adventure beyond standard conference activities.
🍽️ Plan Dining Ahead: While onsite dining is available, visitors suggest confirming meal times due to occasional delays and to consider dietary needs in advance.
🎮 Great for Youth Groups: Game rooms with air hockey, ping pong, and foosball keep younger attendees entertained during breaks.
Review Sentiment
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Ponderosa Retreat and Conference Center is celebrated for its beautiful scenery, variety of outdoor activities, and friendly, helpful staff. Guests especially appreciate the spacious cabins, game rooms, and meeting facilities. Some note occasional shortcomings in food quality and facility maintenance but overall regard it as an excellent retreat location.
Last updated on
November 9th, 2025
Accessibility
Fully wheelchair accessible with accessible entrance, parking, restrooms, and seating throughout the venue.
