Welcome to “The Church of God Ministries International” Feast of Tabernacles 2012 in Branson, Missouri. 

The Ozarks has a beautiful natural beauty that makes you think of what a millennial setting might be like in the future.  For eight days we will be gathering as family to worship our Great Creator God, and to experience a foretaste of the Wonderful World Tomorrow, a time when Christ will rule. 

We will be coming together as family renewing old friendships and making new ones we will be rejoicing in our fellowship with our Father and our Savior and Elder Brother Jesus Christ.  As we rejoice together, let’s remember our calling and the meaning of why we attend the Feast. We are rehearsing for future events yet to come.  We hope you will thoroughly enjoy the Feast and that you will be strengthened spiritually by the sermons and fellowship. 

Contact Information

BoxCar Willie Inn
360 Schaefer Drive
Branson, MO, 65616

Please mention that you are with “The Church of God Ministries International” when you call to reserve your room. 

Reservations:  877-704-6611 or 417-337-7070

Special Rate of $49.00 a night for a Single King Bed Room or a Two Queen Bed Room all are Non-Smoking Rooms.

Interactive map for directions:

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Hotel Services and Amenities:

Property Amenities

Boxcar Willie Inn's A-Train Amenities include an indoor pool, heated to the same 82 balmy degrees as nearby Table Rock Lake in summer, a toasty hot tub and rejuvenating sauna, plus a spacious outdoor sun deck. The Inn also features generous green space with plenty of room for picnics or just enjoying a morning cup of coffee or cool beverage under the stars.

The property's Tri-Lakes Streamliner Meeting Room offers 1,150 sq. ft. of space.  The room comfortably seats 80 guests, boasts a private kitchen for groups use, and professional stage sound and lighting.  Meeting Room located on First Floor.

 ·   Air-conditioned public areas
 ·   Complimentary newspapers in lobby                                  
 ·   Complimentary breakfast
 ·   Multiple conference/meeting rooms                  
 ·   Elevator/lift
 ·   Front desk (limited hours)                                                
 ·   Tours/ticket assistance                                         
 ·   Wireless (high-speed) Internet access complimentary
 ·   Area shuttle (surcharge)
 ·   Business center
 ·   Rooftop terrace
 ·   Laundry facilities                                                 
 ·   Multiple small meeting rooms
 ·   Number of floors - 4
 ·   Total number of rooms - 91                     
 ·   Parking (free)
 ·   Patio                                                   
 ·   Picnic area
 ·   Sauna                                                                         
 ·   Smoke-free property
 ·   Spa tub
 ·   Suitable for children                           
 ·   Swimming pool - indoor
 ·   Television in lobby

Accessibility Options

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

 ·   Accessible path of travel
 ·  Accessible bathroom
 ·  Handicapped Parking
 ·   In-Room Accessibility

Rooms

Boxcar Willie Inn's 91 guests rooms, named for famous American train routes, all feature luxurious Serta Perfect Sleeper mattresses, mini-fridges, coffee makers, air conditioning and climate control. Microwaves are available for a nominal fee. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Irons and ironing boards are available on request.

Starlight Queen Rooms, with two queen beds, sleep up to four guests. Zephyr King Rooms, each one king bed, sleep one to two guests and boast romantic non-wood burning fireplaces.

A limited number of Silver Palm Pet Rooms is available. Pets dine from designer dishes with matching mats and receive a daily gourmet canine cookie and a take-home toy. These are only for dogs--no cats please--and dogs must weigh a maximum of 15 pounds. Two dogs maximum per room. Guests bringing pets should make sure they have booked a Silver Palm Pet Room and not a people-only room.

All rooms are accessible via exterior corridors and are non-smoking. Housekeeping is provided. 

Room Amenities

·         Access via exterior corridors        
·         Air conditioning
·         Refrigerator
·         Coffee/tea maker                                                
·         Hair dryer
·         Non-smoking only
·         Blackout drapes/curtains
·         Cable/satellite television channels
·         Climate control
·         Complimentary toiletries
·         Cribs (infant beds) available
·         Direct-dial phone
·         Extra towels/bedding in room
·         Free local calls                                                    
·         Iron/ironing board (on request)
·         Microwave (on request)
·         Jetted bathtub
·         Private bathroom
·         Shower/tub combination
·         Television
·         Wake-up calls
·         Access via exterior corridoes                                          

Dining            

Boxcar Willie Inn offers its popular Whistle Stop Full Hot Breakfast, which can include Belgian waffles, biscuits and gravy, grilled sausage and egg patties, bagels and cream cheese, a cold cereal selection, tropical fruit medley, and gourmet coffee

Parking for Feast

Branson is a wonderful area for family time, but if you find yourself at the wrong place at the wrong time, it can be frustrating.  Most of the traffic congestion is located on  Highway 76.  To avoid much of this congestion, take the roads that parallel Hwy. 76 (Green Mountain Drive on

the south, and Roark Valley, Gretna, or Shepherd of the Hills Expressway on the north).  You can then cut through to Hwy. 76 near your destination. 

 Travel on Hwy. 76 in the early afternoon, or from 5:30—7:30 p.m. is usually a bad idea.  Dinner in the evenings is usually less crowded before 5:00 p.m. or after 7:00 p.m.  Reservations are advised at some of the nicer restaurants.

Fall is a beautiful time to walk through the woods in the Ozarks.  Several hiking trails ranging from short easy trails to long more difficult trails are available.  The Paul and Ruth Henning State Forest, on Hwy 76, just west of the "strip" with trails from about 1/2 mile to 1.6 miles in length, gives a good view of the diversity of the Ozarks.   Shepherd of the Hills Trout Hatchery offers several nature trails, ranging from 1/2 to over two miles.  Some meander along Lake Taneycomo, while others go through the Ozark hills and woods. 

Table Rock State Park has trails and paved roads, which lead to picnic areas and the lake for family enjoyment.  14 miles north of Branson on Hwy 65, Busiek State Forest has trails ranging from 1/2 mile to several miles in length.  Hercules Glades Wilderness Area, in the Mark Twain National Forest, is about 40 miles from Branson.  This is a rugged area, and hiking trails, while well worn, are unmarked. A close-by hiking trail is located on Fall Creek Road just south of the junction of Hwy. 76 near the east end of the “strip”.  Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area is a beautiful area which runs down to Lake Taneycomo.  It is easily accessible and has a parking lot at the entrance to the area.

FREE AND ALMOST FREE THINGS TO DO

COLLEGE OF THE OZARKS

This unique campus houses several interesting sites. 

Edwards Mill is a working water-powered stone mill in which students grind whole grain flour and meal (for sale at the mill along with baked goods).  Friendship House

houses a restaurant serving three meals per day, prepared by students, and also a gift shop.   

 $6.00 for adults, Seniors 62 or older $5.00 under 18 free, is dedicated to the history of the Ozarks region and houses many fascinating artifacts, including the original Beverly Hillbillies car.

DEWEY SHORT VISITOR CENTER 

 Features nature exhibit rooms and free interpretive films about Table Rock Dam.  Tours of the powerhouse and dam are offered, cost is $14.50 Adult (ages 12 and up), Child $8.00 (ages 6-11) Children under age of 6 not permitted in dam.  Outside the center several trails wonder through the woods and a number of benches sit in the shade of large trees.

ROARING RIVER STATE PARK

 This park, about 30 miles west of Branson offers many scenic areas.  Roaring River Spring has a daily flow of 20.5 million gallons of water.  Situated in beautiful, rugged terrain, the park features a nature center, trout fishing stream, numerous hiking trails, and a lodge and restaurant.

SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS TROUT HATCHERY

Thousands of trout from fingerlings to "lunkers" fill the hatchery, which produces 1 million trout each year to supply area lakes and streams. Visitors can view and feed the fish by walking along the stock pools.  Guided tours, video program, and nature trails are also available.  Small children love it!  417-334-4865

STONE HILL WINERY 

 During the free hour winery tour you'll discover how wines are made, prohibition winemaking folklore, plus more fun and surprises.  The winery bottler gives everyone an inside look at Stone Hill's heritage of winemaking excellence.  417-334-1897

BASS PRO SHOPS—in Springfield                                   

Don't be deceived by the name.  It’s really a museum within the largest sporting goods store you have ever seen!  Includes a four story natural stone waterfall, 140,000 gal. aquarium system with hundreds of game fish.  View fish feeding in the huge aquarium from the underwater auditorium.  See a 30,000 gal. saltwater aquarium, dozens of  "stuffed" animals in natural settings, and the world's largest sporting goods store.

Branson now has a Bass Pro Shop although not as large it’s a great place to visit.

BRANSON LANDING  a great place to explore shops!

Places to Eat

Branson Shows and Attractions