In a world increasingly dominated by screens and digital distractions, the importance of reconnecting with nature has never been more evident. If you represent a school, church, youth group, or organization seeking an immersive outdoor experience that fosters growth, learning, and camaraderie among kids, Orange Springs Retreat Center offers a unique opportunity for you to create a memorable camp retreat.
Boosting Physical and Mental Well-Being At Orange Springs
In the heart of the picturesque Orange Springs Retreat Center lies a sanctuary that beckons kids away from the confines of screens and into the embrace of nature. In this serene setting, kids have the freedom to run, jump, climb, and explore under the rejuvenating rays of the sun. Our center provides the perfect canvas for you to design a camp tailored to your group’s interests.
Whether you’re planning a church youth retreat, school leadership program, outdoor education experience, winter retreat, spring retreat, or private camp rental, the setting plays an important role in the success of your event.
At Orange Springs Retreat Center, your organization enjoys exclusive use of our private 100+ acre retreat campus in Central Florida. Without outside groups sharing the property, your participants can focus on learning, growing, building friendships, and creating lasting memories in a safe, distraction-free environment.
Why Exclusive Use Creates Better Retreat Experiences
One of the biggest advantages of renting Orange Springs Retreat Center is that your organization has the entire property reserved exclusively for your group.
That means your participants can move freely between activities, meals, worship sessions, leadership discussions, recreation, and campfires without competing with other guests.
Whether you’re hosting 60 or 200 participants, exclusive use allows you to create a retreat schedule that fits your goals instead of adjusting around someone else’s.
Outdoor Adventures That Build Confidence
Our private campus encourages students and youth groups to put away their phones and engage with one another through meaningful experiences.
Groups enjoy activities including:
- A spring-fed lake with a white-sand beach
- Canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding
- Sports fields
- Basketball and tennis
- High and low ropes course
- Campfires
- Hiking and nature exploration
- Team-building activities
These shared experiences often become the moments participants remember long after the retreat has ended.
Comfortable Cabins and Meals Your Group Will Love
A successful retreat depends on more than activities.
Orange Springs Retreat Center offers comfortable climate-controlled cabins and welcoming gathering spaces where participants can relax after a full day of programming.
Our dining hall brings everyone together over fresh meals prepared by Chef Kevin and his team. Menus can be customized to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, kosher-style, gluten-free, allergy-conscious, and other dietary needs, helping every guest feel welcome throughout their stay.
Perfect for Winter and Spring Retreats
Florida’s mild weather makes Orange Springs Retreat Center an excellent destination throughout the year.
Our exclusive-use campus regularly hosts:
- Church youth retreats
- Student leadership retreats
- Christian school retreats
- Outdoor education programs
- Class trips
- Youth camps
- Nonprofit organizations
- College groups
- Leadership conferences
With lodging, dining, meeting spaces, recreation, and outdoor activities all included on one private campus, organizers can focus on creating an unforgettable experience instead of coordinating multiple venues.
Orange Springs Retreat has a rich legacy that stretches back decades. Read the full storyof how Camp Shalom summer camp, founded in 1971, evolved into the exclusive-use group retreat venue it is today.
You can also visit our About Us page to meet the team and discover what makes this 100+ acre property special for meaningful group experiences.
Orange Springs Retreat Center | Florida’s Exclusive-Use Retreat Venue for Private Groups, Schools & Churches (60–200 Guests)
What separates us from other retreat venues is true exclusivity: “One Group At a Time Always- No Shared Spaces, No Outside Guests”
See how Orange Springs Retreat was featured in The New York Times in the article “For Sleep-Away Camps, More Endless Summers.”
Ready to plan your retreat? Contact us today to check availability or request a customized proposal. We look forward to welcoming your group to Orange Springs Retreat Center.