A Monolithic Dome Gym at Thousand Oaks
![Thousand Oaks Ranch — It’s a Monolithic Dome retreat center with a semi-elliptical shape, a 143-foot diameter and a 45-foot height in Barry, Texas.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92ba2c29e068473000cfe/medium/thousandoaksranch01.jpg)
Thousand Oaks Ranch — It’s a Monolithic Dome retreat center with a semi-elliptical shape, a 143-foot diameter and a 45-foot height in Barry, Texas.
![Entryway — Each entryway has two large glass doors.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92ba2c29e068473000cff/medium/thousandoaksranch02.jpg)
Entryway — Each entryway has two large glass doors.
![Games — Oakdome’s main level features a spacious, open game area.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92ba2c29e068473000d00/medium/thousandoaksranch03.jpg)
Games — Oakdome’s main level features a spacious, open game area.
![Logo — The full-size basketball court carries the center’s logo.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92ba2c29e068473000d01/medium/thousandoaksranch04.jpg)
Logo — The full-size basketball court carries the center’s logo.
![Oakdome — Built by the DFW Church of Christ Jesus in Carrollton, Texas, this retreat center includes the Oakdome gym.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92ba2c29e068473000d02/medium/thousandoaksranch05.jpg)
Oakdome — Built by the DFW Church of Christ Jesus in Carrollton, Texas, this retreat center includes the Oakdome gym.
![Basketball — It’s a favorite at Oakdome!](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92ba2c29e068473000d03/medium/thousandoaksranch06.jpg)
Basketball — It’s a favorite at Oakdome!
![A safe place — The church wanted a safe, secure summer camp for children.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92ba2c29e068473000d04/medium/thousandoaksranch07.jpg)
A safe place — The church wanted a safe, secure summer camp for children.
![Let there be light! — Large windows allow natural light into Oakdome.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92ba2c29e068473000d05/medium/thousandoaksranch08.jpg)
Let there be light! — Large windows allow natural light into Oakdome.
![Comforts of home — The gym includes bath, shower and locker rooms.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92ba2c29e068473000d06/medium/thousandoaksranch09.jpg)
Comforts of home — The gym includes bath, shower and locker rooms.
![Weight lifting equipment — Well-utilized space behind the gym’s walls houses weight lifting equipment.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92ba2c29e068473000d07/medium/thousandoaksranch10.jpg)
Weight lifting equipment — Well-utilized space behind the gym’s walls houses weight lifting equipment.
![Secluded area — Oakdome sits in a quiet, secluded area.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92ba2c29e068473000d08/medium/thousandoaksranch11.jpg)
Secluded area — Oakdome sits in a quiet, secluded area.
![A peaceful place — Thousand Oaks encompasses 236 acres of gently rolling, wooded land with its own fresh water pool and creek.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92ba2c29e068473000d09/medium/thousandoaksranch12.jpg)
A peaceful place — Thousand Oaks encompasses 236 acres of gently rolling, wooded land with its own fresh water pool and creek.