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The importance of exercise and team-building activities like sports has been emphasized heavily by the recent pandemic. Countless people took the lock downs as an opportunity to start exercising again, and one of the best ways of doing so is through team sports. Team sports offer not only a great chance to exercise, but also...

A Private, Exclusive-Use Retreat Venue for Catholic Parishes, Schools, Youth Groups & Ministries Planning a Catholic retreat requires more than finding a place with enough beds. You need a setting where your group of 60-200 attendees can step away from everyday distractions, gather for prayer and reflection, build community, and still have room for fellowship,...

Catholicism is full of rich traditions which have kept the faith alive and well through so much turmoil in the years since its inception. One of these traditions is the attendance of retreats, during which the attendees undertake certain activities which bring them closer to God. Catholic private school retreats are still held each year...

The idea of a retreat, which is to withdraw from typical daily circumstances usually for education and relaxation, has been a part of our collective culture for as long as history itself. We innately know that we must spend time away from what we do, to break the monotony and to recover and start building...

Corporate Retreats Designed Around Your Company’s Vision Most corporate retreat venues offer a fixed package or a set of meeting rooms. At Orange Springs Retreat Center, your team gets something different: the entire private campus, and the freedom to design the experience around your company’s actual goals, culture, and personality. Because we host only one...

Organizing a Private Group Retreat in Florida Organizing a private group retreat is one of the most effective ways to get people away from everyday distractions and create space for connection, focus, and meaningful time together. The challenge is that most venues make this harder than it needs to be. Hotels, conference centers, and shared...

Why a Private Florida Retreat Venue Creates Better Group Experiences Whether you’re planning a church youth retreat, school leadership weekend, nonprofit gathering, corporate team-building event, outdoor education program, or private group retreat, choosing the right venue is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. The most successful retreats happen when participants can step away from...

Planning an Empowering Private Group Retreat in Florida How the Right Venue Creates Meaningful Experiences for Every Organization Whether you’re planning a church youth retreat, school leadership program, nonprofit gathering, corporate team-building event, or private yoga retreat, choosing the right venue is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. A successful retreat is about more...

Yoga Group Retreat Center in Florida – Private Exclusive-Use for Organized Groups Yoga and wellness group leaders need a setting where participants can fully disconnect, move, rest, and connect — without sharing the property with other organizations. At Orange Springs Retreat Center, your yoga or wellness group receives exclusive use of the entire 100+ acre...

10 Reasons to Book a Church Group Retreat in Florida By Mike Sokol, Owner, Orange Springs Retreat Center Updated September 2026  ·  CCCA Member  ·  Exclusive-use campus in Central Florida These 10 reasons are what church leaders should weigh before booking a Florida church group retreat venue — especially if the group is 60 to...

A Private Yoga Retreat Campus in Florida for 2027 Groups By Mike Sokol, Owner, Orange Springs Retreat Center Yoga and wellness groups were among the first outside organizations to use this property after it became a year-round retreat venue. That history still matters if you are choosing a private campus for 2027. Orange Springs Retreat...

In 2007, The New York Times featured our property in the article “For Sleep-Away Camps, More Endless Summers.” At the time, the piece noted a quiet but important shift: traditional summer camps were beginning to open their doors year-round to private groups. Nearly two decades later, that recognition still matters — not because of the...