Private Group Retreat Venue in Florida

Orange Springs Retreat Center: Exclusive-Use Group Retreat Venue in Central Florida for 60–200+ Guests

At Orange Springs Retreat Center, your group has exclusive use of our entire private campus. One group at a time. No shared spaces. No outside guests. Your leaders control the schedule, your group stays together, and the entire property becomes your retreat venue.

Located in Orange Springs, Florida, our 100+ acre campus borders the Ocala National Forest and includes a private spring-fed lake, white-sand beach, climate-controlled cabins, meeting spaces, dining facilities, sports fields, ropes course, and outdoor activities.

Orange Springs Retreat Center is designed for organized groups of 60–200+ overnight guests, including churches, schools, youth organizations, adult groups, camps, universities, and leadership teams.

 Orange Springs Retreat Center at a Glance

At Orange Springs Retreat Center, your group has the entire campus to itself:

• The entire property is yours during your retreat.
• Your group controls its schedule without coordinating around another group.
• Your lodging, meeting spaces, dining facilities, and activities are all on one campus.
• Your group stays together, reducing unnecessary transportation and transitions.
• Your leaders control the environment, from worship and meetings to recreation and meals.
• There are no outside guests competing for the same facilities.

The result is a retreat environment designed around your group rather than a group trying to fit into someone else’s schedule.

A Full Retreat Campus

Orange Springs was built around the way groups actually use a retreat campus.

Your group can start the morning with breakfast in the dining hall, move directly into a meeting session, spend the afternoon at the private lake or on the sports fields, and finish the evening around the campfire—all without leaving the property.

Lodging

Our climate-controlled cabins provide overnight accommodations for groups of up to just over 200 guests. The dormitory-style cabins are designed specifically for organized group stays.

Meals

Chef-prepared meals are served in our dedicated dining hall. Menus can be customized to accommodate vegetarian and other dietary requirements.

Meetings & Gatherings

Multiple meeting spaces provide flexibility for large-group sessions, smaller breakouts, worship services, leadership meetings, and other retreat programming. Our multimedia theater provides additional presentation and AV capability.

Waterfront & Recreation

The private spring-fed lake includes a white-sand beach with opportunities for swimming, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, fishing, and other water activities. On land, groups can use the sports facilities, trails, archery range, ropes course, zip lines, tennis and basketball courts, volleyball area, and open fields for group games.

Designed for Organized Groups

Orange Springs Retreat Center is particularly well suited for groups that need a private campus and enough facilities to keep everyone together.

Churches & Religious Organizations

A focused setting for church retreats, youth retreats, men’s and women’s retreats, leadership development, and ministry gatherings.

Schools & Universities

A setting for leadership retreats, class trips, student development, honors programs, and overnight school experiences.

Youth Organizations & Camps

With overnight lodging, meals, recreation, waterfront activities, meeting spaces, and a large private campus, groups can build a complete retreat program without moving between facilities.

Adult Camps & Retreats

Men’s and women’s retreats, adult camps, fellowship weekends, and other organized group experiences benefit from having the entire property available to one group.

Corporate & Leadership Groups

A private setting for leadership development, team-building, strategic planning, and organizational retreats where uninterrupted time together matters.

Why Groups Choose Orange Springs

Exclusive use

-Always one group at a time. The entire campus is yours. No shared spaces. No outside guests.

Built for groups

-Designed for organized overnight groups of 60–200+ guests.

One complete campus

-Lodging, meals, meetings, recreation, waterfront activities, and gathering spaces are all part of the same campus.

Chef-prepared meals

-Your group can enjoy professionally prepared meals with accommodations for dietary needs.

100+ private acres

-There is room for your group to gather, spread out, and create its own retreat schedule.

Decades of experience

-Orange Springs has hosted organized groups for decades, beginning with Camp Shalom in 1971 and continuing as Orange Springs Retreat Center since 2002.

Private vs. Shared Retreat Venues

The difference between a private retreat venue and a shared campus isn’t how many amenities it has. It’s how your group gets to use them.

For groups that value privacy, flexibility, and staying together, the operating model of the venue can matter just as much as its amenities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of groups can rent Orange Springs Retreat Center?

Orange Springs Retreat Center is designed for organized groups including churches, schools, youth organizations, universities, adult groups, camps, and corporate and leadership teams. Our ideal group size is 60–200+ overnight guests.

How many people can you accommodate?

We host organized groups of 60 or more, with a total overnight capacity of just over 200 guests. All-inclusive packages have a minimum of 60 guests during the off-season (September–April) and 100 guests during the summer (May–August).

What’s included in a retreat package?

All-inclusive packages include lodging, chef-prepared meals, exclusive use of the entire campus, and included activities such as waterfront recreation, sports facilities, archery, and campfires. Ropes course facilitation is available.

Can we book a weekend retreat?

Yes. Many groups book Friday-to-Sunday retreats, and longer multi-day stays are also available.

How far in advance should we book?

Because Orange Springs hosts only one group at a time, popular spring, fall, and peak-season dates can fill well in advance. We recommend contacting us 6–12 months ahead whenever possible.

Planning a Private Group Retreat in Florida?

Whether you’re organizing a church weekend, high school leadership retreat, youth camp, university program, adult retreat, or corporate gathering, the first step is determining whether the property fits your group size, dates, and goals.

Because Orange Springs hosts only one group at a time, available dates can be limited during popular seasons.

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Ready to Plan Your Retreat?

Tell us your estimated group size, preferred dates, and the type of retreat you’re planning. We’ll help you determine whether Orange Springs is the right fit and explain the available package options.

Cost to Book:

1. Fall / Winter / Spring All-Inclusive Overnight Packages

September 2027 through April 2028  •  Minimum 60 overnight guests  •  Meals included

2. Summer 2028 All-Inclusive Overnight Packages

May 2028 through August 2028  •  Minimum 100 overnight guests  •  Meals included

Call 561-221-7773 to discuss your retreat and check fall 2027 or Summer 2028 availability, or request a quote online.