Welcome!
​We have a great team at RHR! Every person brings something to the table that provides an integral cog in the overall efforts! Many of our owners also serve on the board or in some capacity and we couldn't do without any of them! On top of that, we have several couples who are consistently giving of themselves to make the dream a reality.
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Allow us to introduce some of our key contributors. We'd love for you to hear our story and be involved in what we are doing at River Hills Retreat.
Franke and Debbie Hancock are long-time residents of Blount County, Alabama. They have 3 children, Jessie, Shelby and Jake. As a family they have always appreciated the outdoors and Blount County has something special to offer with its beautiful rolling hills and free-flowing Locust Fork River.
Franke and Debbie are Locust Fork High School graduates. Franke currently serves as the Production Manager of Plastipak Packaging, Inc, is an active member of the Selfville church of Christ, and enjoys spending time camping with his family and friends. Debbie worked in the steel industry for 20 years serving as Customer Service Manager and Production Manager for Tubular Products Company before retiring to stay home and raise children. She currently holds a part-time position as an Executive Director for the Alabama Podiatric Medical Association. She is also an active member of the Selfville church of Christ and enjoys spending time with her family, teaching Bible classes for children and bicycling.
Both Franke and Debbie are excited to be a part of the River Hills Retreat team.
Darin and Amy Odom are originally from Woodstock, AL but have recently made Hayden their new home. Darin works for Valmont Industries in Birmingham. Amy is a stay-at-home wife and mother. They have a 14-year-old and currently foster a 4-year-old. They chose to invest their time and money in RHR for the beauty of the property and the same vision that their fellow investors have. They hope that this beautiful piece of God’s creation will bring much happiness to many people. Thank you for your interest and hope you will enjoy the river and hills as much as we do!
Jeremiah and Melissa Hughes recently moved to Hayden, AL after Jeremiah retired from the Marine Corps. Jeremiah started a woodworking business and loves to run the cart paths and trails on the property. Melissa is a stay-at-home mom who homeschools their three children: Grace, Grider, and Greenley. They are fully dedicated to the RHR vision and are excited to be a part of it for years to come!
Who We Are
MISSION
Our mission is to be able to provide a space to fulfill the needs of our community and spiritual family!
VISION
Our Vision is to build out a space for all kinds of events, fundraisers, and retreats to aid in spiritual growth. We hope to be a blessing to others and a light in the community for many years to come
IMPACT
We desire to help Christians draw closer to God through their time in God's beautiful creation, worshipping Him with all of their heart, soul, mind, and strength.
Contact Us
We want to answer your questions about the campground and everything that is possible here. Contact us right away.