Arch & Edwina Lyle

Lylewood began when Arch and Edwina Lyle had the idea to form a Christian Camp for training young people in the Central Tennessee and Western Kentucky Area. They made the first contribution toward this goal by deeding thirteen choice acres of land located high above the Cumberland River on Barkley Lake 22 miles downstream of Clarksville, Tennessee.

Young people were special to the Lyles and though they had no children of their own, they looked upon every Lylewood camper as their own. Because of their generosity and love for others as well as God, Lylewood Christian Camp has continued serving its purpose over the years.

Lylewood's first and foremost function is the teaching of God's Word. This is done under the guidance and supervision of Christians striving not only to teach, but to learn in the unique environment of Lylewood. It is a place to feel closer to God and each other.

Even though they have passed on to a home with our Father, their legacy lives on in every child that comes to know God while experiencing Lylewood Christian Camp.w God while experiencing Lylewood Christian Camp.