Alabama Retreat Centers
Alabama is a great spot for hosting a retreat, partially because of the untouched wilderness and outdoor spaces ideal for meditation and yoga. There are what feel like endless forests, rolling hills flanking open fields, and miles of picturesque Gulf coast.
If you’re looking to take the guesswork out of your hunt for a retreat location you’re in luck. Whether for a team-building exercise, spiritual enrichment, or just a place to get away from it all, any of these Alabama retreat centers can make a fine location.
Ponderosa Retreat Center
Mentone, AL
Ponderosa Retreat Center sits just outside Mentone, Alabama, only a few miles from the Georgia state line. This idyllic country setting is the perfect place to host a group retreat, complete with over 80 acres of forest along the banks of the Little River. Groups have been calling this location home to their retreats since 1976.
Ponderosa Retreat Center can accommodate up to 130 overnight guests and has chapel seating for up to 200 for daytime events. Facilities include a swimming pool, gymnasium, dining hall, and chapel. Accommodations are provided in the form of six rustic cabins and two dorm...
Camellia Palms Retreat Center
Florala, AL
Camellia Palms Retreat Center is ideal for small groups with an emphasis on folks looking for a space to embrace their creativity. This classically styled, 4,000 square-foot home sits on the Alabama and Florida state line in the town of Florala and maintains a country feel.
Groups of up to 14 can utilize this space to enjoy a relaxed environment, supporting and encouraging one another in creative pursuits. If your group is looking for a place to share their passion for quilting, this is a top choice in the region. The floor-to-ceiling windows allow the space to be bathed in...
Camp McDowell Conference & Retreat Center
Nauvoo, AL
Camp McDowell Conference & Retreat Center has been bringing events to life at its location in Nauvoo, Alabama, since 1978. Groups of all sizes from intimate retreats to full-blown conferences can find a fine home here, with facilities capable of hosting up to 770 overnight guests.
Situated on over 1140 acres of the pristine woods of Bankhead National Forest, visitors can find great comfort and peace in the natural surroundings as far as the eye can see. As guests at Camp McDowell, you’ll have full access to the canyons, river valleys, waterfalls, and miles of hiking trails, allowing you to...
Grand Oak Retreat
Scottsboro, AL
Grand Oak Retreat offers an intimate, small-group setting for smaller retreats composed of 20 guests or less. Located on over 30 acres overlooking Lake Guntersville in Scottsboro, Alabama, Grand Oak Retreat offers all guests a stunning view convenient to Huntsville and Chattanooga but worlds apart in appearance.
The focus at Grand Oak Retreat is on small groups such as scrapbooking and quilting clubs, small business gatherings, church groups, and family outings. The facility boasts over 7,000 square feet of shared space that includes an impressive wrap-around porch, a home theater for business or pleasure, and a group workspace with seating...
Lakeside Event and Retreat Center
Seale, AL
Lakeside Event and Retreat Center is convenient for folks on the west side of Georgia who want a perfect setting for their next Christian retreat. Located just outside of Columbus in Seale, Alabama, Lakeside Event and Retreat Center puts you close to the city but in a rural enough setting to truly appreciate the natural beauty of this part of the country.
Set along the shores of Mott Lake and surrounded by forests, this is a great spot to gather your group for fellowship in nature while taking advantage of a host of modern amenities. Accommodations include two king rooms,...
Springville Camp and Conference Center
Odenville, AL
If you’re looking for a place to host a Christian retreat in any season of Alabama, consider the Springville Camp and Conference Center. Located just to the northeast of Birmingham, the retreat center feels like it’s in a different world.
On the shores of Trucks Lake in Odenville, the property occupies the foothills of the Appalachians, evident in the rolling and forested hills on all sides. This beautiful backdrop serves as the view from many of the outdoor meeting spaces, which include a large gazebo, amphitheater overlooking the water, a covered pavilion, and fire pit swings.
Indoor meeting spaces comprise...
Vineyard Christian Retreat
Ariton, AL
Vineyard Christian Retreat has been serving families and other groups of spiritual seekers for over 40 years at its Ariton property. If you’re looking for a rural and rugged setting for your next group outing, Vineyard Christian Retreat is a great choice. This is thanks in no small part to the 110 acres of untouched wilderness complete with trails and a large pond on site.
Groups of all sizes are welcome including family getaways, summer camps, men’s and women’s retreats, or school functions. The property includes various lodging options, capable of comfortably sleeping over 200 overnight guests. There is the...