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At Orange Springs Retreat Center, Every group that gathers becomes part of a story that began more than 50 years ago.

What started in 1971 as a beloved summer camp has evolved into one of Florida’s most distinctive exclusive-use retreat venues — 

While the purpose of the property has changed over the decades, its heart has remained the same: creating a welcoming place where people can disconnect from daily distractions, build meaningful relationships, and create lasting memories.

Continue planning your 2027 retreat with these helpful guides:

You can read more about our story, mission, and what makes us different on our About Orange Springs Retreat Center page.

Whether you’re planning a church retreat, high school leadership trip, youth group weekend, corporate offsite, or private organizational gathering, we’d be honored to welcome you to this special place that has been creating meaningful connection.

Located just south of Gainesville, Florida, Orange Springs Retreat Center offers Group Retreat Rentals, Fall & Spring School/Church Camp venue, and an ideal Summer Camp Location. 

Orange Springs Retreat Center | Floridas 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.” 

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At Orange Springs Retreat Center, Every group that gathers becomes part of a story that began more than 50 years ago.

What started in 1971 as a beloved summer camp has evolved into one of Florida’s most distinctive exclusive-use retreat venues — 

While the purpose of the property has changed over the decades, its heart has remained the same: creating a welcoming place where people can disconnect from daily distractions, build meaningful relationships, and create lasting memories.

Continue planning your 2027 retreat with these helpful guides:

You can read more about our story, mission, and what makes us different on our About Orange Springs Retreat Center page.

Whether you’re planning a church retreat, high school leadership trip, youth group weekend, corporate offsite, or private organizational gathering, we’d be honored to welcome you to this special place that has been creating meaningful connection.

Located just south of Gainesville, Florida, Orange Springs Retreat Center offers Group Retreat Rentals, Fall & Spring School/Church Camp venue, and an ideal Summer Camp Location. 

Orange Springs Retreat Center | Floridas 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.” 

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