Fort Caswell Blog

I spent seven years on summer staff here and you'd think with that kind of experience, I'd probably remember that it gets a little hot. This week has seen temps well into the 80s and it has me remembering those heat waves of the past all over again - you know, kind of like when you smell... read on

A couple of weeks ago a guest of the Assembly told me about some blackberries behind the PX. Skeptical, but knowing that Caswell is full of potential for plant life, I set out to scan the area myself and see what I could find. To my general surprise, there was a sizeable patch of these... read on

For me, working at the Assembly thus far has been a bunch of new experiences all piled on top of each other. This is partially because I’m still a new-ish employee, but my position on the Guest Services team requires that I wear different “hats” on different occasions so that plays into it as... read on

It's the time of year that makes people want to get out and experience the beauty of God's creation and for many folks that means a trip to the beach. Here at Caswell we love serving groups who need a retreat to the beach to kick back, rest up, and recharge spiritually. Every spring we host... read on

Each year thousands of visitors to the Assembly enjoy going for a dip in our swimming pool. For years I did this knowing that the lifeguards and recreation staff did a lot to make sure the pool stayed clean and safe to swim in. What I didn't know was exactly what went into getting the pool... read on