An Exclusive-Use Property for you Private Group Retreat
Planning a successful yoga retreat in Florida involves much more than finding a beautiful place to practice.
The right venue should give your group privacy, comfortable accommodations, flexible gathering spaces, quality meals, recreation, and enough room to create an experience built specifically around your participants.
For retreat planners, one of the most important questions is simple:
Will our group have the property to ourselves?
At Orange Springs Retreat Center in Central Florida, the answer is yes. Founded as a children’s sleepaway camp in 1971, the Orange Springs Retreat has welcomed a variety of groups for the past 50+ years including corporate retreats, churches, schools, and large wellness groups of 60 or more attendees. In 2002, Mike Sokol began renting the camp to outside guests with a singular vision: providing an exclusive-use venue where each group can privately enjoy the property in a distraction free environment.
Your organization receives the entire 100+ acre campus for your retreat — not a meeting room inside a larger facility and not a property shared with other groups.
ONE GROUP AT A TIME. ALWAYS.
No shared spaces. No outside guests. No competing groups.
Just your group, your schedule, and your retreat.
Whether you are organizing a yoga retreat, church retreat, corporate retreat, leadership program, or private group experience, Orange Springs provides the space and flexibility to bring your vision together.
What Should You Look for in a Florida Yoga Retreat Venue?
When comparing venues, it is easy to focus on photographs and scenery. Those things matter, but retreat planners should also evaluate the practical details that determine whether the weekend will actually work.
Before choosing a venue, consider:
- Is the property available exclusively to our group?
- How many guests can the venue accommodate?
- Can everyone stay on-site?
- Are the accommodations climate-controlled?
- Are there indoor spaces for yoga, workshops, meetings, or presentations?
- Are there outdoor spaces suitable for yoga and group gatherings?
- Are meals provided, and can dietary needs be accommodated?
- What activities are available between scheduled sessions?
- Can we bring our own instructors and retreat leaders?
- Is there enough space for participants to spread out?
- How accessible is the property from major Florida cities and airports?
- How far in advance should we reserve our dates?
The Advantage of Exclusive-Use Retreats
For many retreat planners, exclusive use is the single most important consideration. Learn more about what true exclusive-use really means at a retreat center.
At a hotel or conventional conference property, your group may share elevators, restaurants, meeting areas, pools, parking, and outdoor spaces with other guests. At Orange Springs Retreat Center, your group has the entire property.
That means your yoga retreat can feel like a true retreat rather than an event taking place inside a busy commercial property. Your group can gather for meals, move between activities, spend time at the lake, hold workshops, enjoy the recreation areas, and return to comfortable on-site accommodations — all without sharing the campus with another group.
ONE GROUP AT A TIME — ALWAYS.
NO SHARED SPACES. NO OUTSIDE GUESTS.
A Private 100+ Acre Campus in Central Florida
Orange Springs Retreat Center is located on more than 100 private acres bordering the Ocala National Forest. The property gives retreat planners room to build a complete multi-day experience rather than simply renting a room for a few hours. Learn more about our one-of-a-kind exclusive-use model.
The campus includes:
- Spring-fed lake with white sandy beach
- Canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards
- Waterfront recreation
- Sports fields, tennis courts, and basketball
- High and low ropes course and rock climbing wall
- Campfire area and walking trails
- Indoor gathering, meeting, and worship spaces
- Dining facilities
- Climate-controlled cabin accommodations (200+ beds)
This allows a yoga retreat to include much more than yoga. Participants can spend time together on the water, participate in team-building activities, enjoy a campfire, take a walk, attend workshops, or simply have unstructured time to connect.
Designing a Well-Balanced Yoga Retreat
One of the biggest mistakes retreat planners can make is filling every minute of the schedule. The best retreats usually provide a balance between structured programming and unstructured time.
A sample day might include:
Morning
- Sunrise or morning yoga
- Breakfast
- Group discussion or workshop
Midday
- Free time
- Kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, or recreation
- Lunch
Afternoon
- Yoga session
- Workshop or guided activity
- Personal reflection or free time
Evening
- Group dinner
- Campfire
- Reflection and informal conversation
The goal is not to keep participants busy every minute. The goal is to create an environment where participants have enough structure to accomplish the purpose of the retreat — and enough freedom to actually enjoy being together.
Activities That Complement a Yoga Retreat
Yoga may be the centerpiece, but participants often appreciate having other options available on-site. At Orange Springs, planners can incorporate:
- Kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding
- Swimming and waterfront recreation
- Tennis, basketball, and sports
- Ropes course and rock climbing
- Walking and exploring the property
- Campfires
- Team-building activities
- Workshops and group discussions
Because these activities are on the property, you do not need to organize transportation to multiple off-site locations. Your group can stay together and build the schedule around the goals of the retreat.
Bring Your Own Yoga Instructors and Retreat Leaders
Orange Springs Retreat Center is the venue — not the yoga program.
Your organization brings the instructors, teachers, speakers, facilitators, and retreat leaders who are right for your group. You design the retreat around your own teaching style, philosophy, schedule, and objectives. Whether you are organizing a retreat through a yoga studio, wellness organization, church, corporation, school, nonprofit, or private group, the property serves as the private setting for your program.
Lodging, Meals, and the Practical Details
A successful retreat requires more than an attractive location. Participants need to eat, sleep, gather, and spend time together comfortably.
Orange Springs provides on-site climate-controlled lodging designed for group retreats, with more than 200 beds across the property. The dining hall accommodates large groups, and chef-prepared meals can be customized for a variety of dietary needs and restrictions. Having lodging, meals, meeting areas, recreation, and outdoor space together on one private property simplifies logistics considerably. Instead of coordinating multiple hotels, restaurants, transportation companies, and activity providers, your group stays together on one campus.
How Many People Can Attend?
Orange Springs Retreat Center is designed for private groups of approximately 60–200 guests. That makes the property particularly well suited for larger yoga communities, wellness organizations, churches, corporations, schools, nonprofits, and other groups that want a private retreat environment. If your group is outside this range, contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
When Should You Book Your Florida Yoga Retreat?
Because Orange Springs hosts only one group at a time, available dates are limited each year. Popular summer dates, school breaks, holidays, and extended weekends can book well in advance. Winter and spring dates are often especially attractive because of Florida’s mild weather and comfortable outdoor conditions.
We recommend beginning the process early — ideally 9–12 months in advance — if you have preferred dates in mind. Our 2026 calendar is currently fully booked (with a waitlist for cancellations), and we are actively accepting reservations for 2027 through Summer 2028.
Why Central Florida?
Orange Springs is located in Central Florida, providing the feeling of getting away while remaining accessible from major population centers and airports:
- Approximately 33 miles from Gainesville Regional Airport
- About 1.5 hours from Jacksonville International Airport
- About 2 hours from Orlando International Airport
Your group can leave the cities behind and arrive at a private retreat campus surrounded by acres of space, while remaining within reasonable driving distance of major Florida cities.
A Planner’s Checklist for Choosing a Private Yoga Retreat Venue
Before booking, make sure you understand:
- Group capacity and exclusive-use policies
- Available dates and booking lead times
- Lodging capacity and climate control
- Meal options and dietary accommodations
- Indoor and outdoor gathering / yoga spaces
- Recreation and water activities available on-site
- Ability to bring your own instructors and leaders
- Airport access, parking, and bus access
- What is included in the retreat package
- Deposit, cancellation, and payment policies
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I rent a summer camp for a private yoga retreat?
Yes. Orange Springs Retreat Center is available for private group retreats and provides exclusive use of the property for your organization.
Do we need to bring our own yoga instructors?
Yes. Your organization brings its own yoga instructors, teachers, speakers, facilitators, and retreat leaders.
How many people can attend?
Orange Springs is designed for private groups of a minimum 60–a maximum of 200 guests.
Does Orange Springs provide meals?
Yes. Chef-prepared meals are provided as part of the retreat experience, with options available for various dietary needs and restrictions.
Can we include activities besides yoga?
Absolutely. Groups regularly incorporate kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, swimming, sports, ropes course activities, rock climbing, campfires, workshops, and team-building into their schedules.
Do we share the property with other groups?
No. Orange Springs follows a one-group-at-a-time policy. Your group receives exclusive use of the entire campus. There are no outside guests and no second retreat group sharing the property. See our page on what exclusive-use really means.
How far in advance should we book?
Because we host only one group at a time, available dates are limited. We recommend contacting us as early as possible, especially for preferred dates in 2027.
Plan Your Private Group Yoga Retreat in Florida
A great yoga retreat is about more than finding a beautiful place to practice. It is about creating an environment where people can step away from their normal routines, spend meaningful time together, and focus on the purpose of the retreat.
Orange Springs Retreat Center gives retreat planners the opportunity to have an entire private campus dedicated to their group:
- More than 100 private acres
- Spring-fed lake and white sandy beach
- Comfortable climate-controlled lodging
- Chef-prepared meals
- Indoor and outdoor gathering spaces
- Water activities and recreation
Our 2026 calendar is fully booked and we are currently maintaining a waitlist for cancellations. All new bookings are focused on Fall 2027 – Summer 2028.
Because Orange Springs operates under a strict “one group at a time, always” policy, our available calendar dates are limited each year. When your group books Orange Springs, you never share the property with another group..
Pricing: How Much Does it Cost?
Fall/Winter 2027 Rates (September – April)
Florida’s mild autumn, winter, and spring weather makes September through April ideal for outdoor retreats. The off-season features lower minimum attendee requirements (60+ guests) and greater calendar flexibility.
(Includes lodging, all meals, full facility use, and property exclusivity.)
| Length of Stay | 60+ Guests | 100+ Guests |
| 2 Night / 3 Day | $255 | $205 |
| 3 Night / 4 Day | $315 | $255 |
| 4 Night / 5 Day | $375 | $315 |
| 5 Night / 6 Day | $435 | $375 |
| 6 Night / 7 Day | $485 | $425 |
Example for group booking a 2 night /3 day weekend retreat: The cost is $255 person for a guaranteed minimum of 60 attendees and includes all meals from dinner Friday through breakfast Sunday(5 meals). This includes meals, lodging, and exclusive use of the entire property!
Usage also includes access to all our meeting spaces, AV equipment, sports equipment for the available activities such as soccer, tennis, basketball, volleyball, canoeing kayaking, paddle boarding, and a campfires when requested!
2028 Summer Rates (May – August)
Summer are considered premium with a 100+ guests minimum for booking:
Option 1: Per-Person Pricing with Meals Included
(Minimum 100+ attendees. Rates include climate-controlled lodging, 3 chef-prepared meals per full day, standard activities, and exclusive property use.)
| Length of Stay | Per Person |
| 2 Night / 3 Day | $215 |
| 3 Night / 4 Day | $265 |
| 4 Night / 5 Day | $325 |
| 5 Night / 6 Day | $385 |
| 6 Night / 7 Day | $435 |
Example for group booking a 6 night /7 day weeklong retreat: The cost is $435 person for a guaranteed minimum of 100 attendees and includes all meals from dinner the first evening through breakfast the seventh day(17 meals). This includes meals, lodging, and exclusive use of the entire property!
Usage also includes access to all our meeting spaces, AV equipment, sports equipment for the available activities such as soccer, tennis, basketball, volleyball, canoeing kayaking, paddle boarding, and a campfire when requested!
Option 2: Summer Flat-Rate Facility Rentals (No Meals)
(For groups providing their own food service or outside catering. Includes lodging, full campus access, and standard recreational activities.)
| Length of Stay | Up to 100 Guests | 150+ Guests |
| 2 Night / 3 Day | $14,500 | $17,500 |
| 3 Night / 4 Day | $17,500 | $20,500 |
| 4 Night / 5 Day | $20,500 | $23,500 |
| 5 Night / 6 Day | $23,500 | $26,500 |
| 6 Night / 7 Day | $26,500 | $29,500 |
You can find more details relating to the “Flat Rate Without Meals” options on our summer camp rental pricing page.
ONE GROUP AT A TIME.
NO SHARED SPACES. NO OUTSIDE GUESTS.
If you are planning a private yoga retreat in Florida for approximately 60–200 guests, Orange Springs Retreat Center may be the setting you’ve been looking for.
Ready to Check Your Dates?
Popular dates book quickly due to our exclusive one-group policy. Contact us today to check current calendar openings or discuss pricing for your Fall 2027 – Summer 2028 retreat.
Related Resources
- How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Summer Camp in Florida? 2027 Guide
- What Does “Exclusive-Use” Really Mean at a Retreat Center?
- About Orange Springs Retreat Center
- Our One of a Kind Exclusive-Use Retreats
- How to Budget a Church or Youth Retreat in Florida
