About Min y Don

In 1961 Min Y Don was established in Arthog, Wales as a Christian Outdoor Adventure Centre and to this day, it is still family owned and run.

Our purpose is to provide high quality holidays and activities for all ages within the framework of traditional Christian family values and standards.

Min Y Don is a inter-denominational Christian outdoor adventure centre and we welcome groups, families and individuals of any faith or background. For family holidays a simple epilogue is held each evening in the lounge and this usually comprises of a song, one of our famous sketches, Bible reading and a short talk.
We place no pressure whatsoever on our guests to accept the Christian viewpoint.

Min Y Don is a residential centre, and has a variety of accommodation including Twin, Single, Family rooms and Dormitories - many of which are en-suite - and is able to accommodate up to 50 guests.
As well as all of the on-site activities, which range from Orienteering and treasure hunts, to the High Ropes Course and Rock Climbing, Min Y Don has many additional features including a comfortable guest lounge, small library, tennis court, putting green, Games Room and Environmental Studies Room.

Min Y Don is able to offer a wide variety of residential visits, including:

Family and Individual holidays
School Activity Adventure holidays
Youth Group Holidays
Church Group Holidays
Geography Fieldwork location
Conference and retreat venue
We can organise the programme or provide you with the venue - the choice is yours!

Our vision is that: -

1. We will work hard to achieve excellence in all that we do.
2. We will always work with a servant attitude, demonstrating this in a willingness to go the extra mile.
3. We will always keep at the forefront of our minds the reason and purpose of what we are doing.
4. The staff team will have the opportunity for personal development as Christians.
5. We will always be open to the development of new ideas and be imaginative as we seek to achieve our major purpose.
6. We will have open minds and hearts as to the way God is leading always looking to do His will in the development of the work at MYD.
7. Our motto is: ‘The Extra Mile’ which is a direct reference to Matthew 5:41. We aim to serve our guests with an attitude of not only fulfilling their hopes and expectations but doing whatever we can to exceed these aims so that our guests are blessed by their time spent here with us.

Min Y Don subscribes to CCI UK and agrees to abide by its ‘Code of Practice’.

Guests:

1. We see people as the priority and desire to treat our guests with friendliness, respect and courtesy.
2. We endeavour to outline clearly in literature and on websites the standards and services that guests can expect to find.
3. We aim to show transparent honesty and openness in our dealings with guests that includes:
   • a clear pricing structure that highlights any “extras” or cancellation charges
   • a booking process that has reasonable terms and conditions and is administered efficiently.
4. We strive towards high standards of hygiene, safety, maintenance and access in accordance with current legal requirements.
5. We aim to deal speedily and responsibly with any concerns or complaints that arise.

Staff Team:

1. We commit ourselves to providing effective and appropriate training for our staff that values them as a vital part of the organisation.
2. We endeavour to ensure that all staff and volunteers understand and comply with current legislation that applies to all areas of their responsibility.
3. We endeavour to provide opportunities for our staff and volunteers that will develop them and not simply equip them for the demands of their current role.

Those members using the CCI logo on their literature or website have signed this Code of Practice.

“In all that we do, we aim to reflect our Christian calling and the CCI statement of faith to which we adhere.”

Further details of CCI UK can be found at www.cci.org.uk