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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...

At Orange Springs Retreat Center, group leaders often tell us the same thing after their stay: “This felt completely different from any other retreat we’ve done.” That difference comes down to one clear principle: true exclusive use. When your church, school, youth ministry, corporate team, or private organization books Orange Springs, your group is the only...

A Place for Every Group: Florida’s Private, Exclusive-Use Retreat Venue 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...