Florida Retreat Centers
Florida is a great place to host a retreat thanks to abundant sunny days, year-round warm temperatures, and beaches that stretch for miles. Retreat instructors can find many retreat centers to host their next retreat in every corner of the Sunshine State.
The hospitality industry in Florida is tailor-made to welcome groups from around the globe just like yours with world-class facilities and amenities. The listings below highlight the finest retreat centers in Florida.
Start planning your next event in one of America’s tropical hotspots today.
Gainesville Retreat Center
Gainesville, FL
Located just 10 minutes from the University of Florida on over 140 acres of secluded forest, Gainesville Retreat Center provides a perfect spot for retreats. Through a combination of yoga, holistic activities, and mindfulness meditation, a retreat at this center can help visitors work toward their overall wellness. It also features a 1200+ square foot Dharma Room.
Depending on the type of retreat you’re looking to host, Gainesville Retreat Center can accommodate groups of up to 25. A teacher-led retreat makes for the best value and allows your group to focus on the process of wellness. Private rooms and shared...
Canterbury Conference Center
Oviedo, FL
Canterbury Retreat & Conference Center is centrally located on nearly 50 acres of woods alongside Lake Gem just east of the Orlando metro area. This convenient location sits just outside the hustle and bustle of the city but with enough distance to make your group feel like they’re attending a secluded retreat.
Canterbury Conference Center provides a Christian-focused getaway for all groups big and small. There are 45 guest suites at Canterbury Conference Center to host overnight participants, providing the comforts of home for the duration of your group’s retreat.
The Overlook Dining Room can comfortably accommodate up to 200...
ChoZen Retreat Sanctuary
Sebastian, FL
ChoZen Eco Retreat & Sanctuary offers guests the chance to reconnect with nature, themselves, and one another as a group. The sanctuary is designed to serve the greater good by honoring the sacred, assembling a like-minded community, and empowering one another for the future.
The accommodations at ChoZen are one of the more outstanding features with incredible choices like elevated glamping tents, geodesic dome structures for an unparalleled view, and the Florida Villa which features a glass-enclosed saline mineral pool. All accommodations are surrounded by the more than 22,000 acres of protected wilderness making up the St. Sebastian River Preserve.
Duncan Conference Center
Delray Beach, FL
Duncan Conference Center is a wilderness oasis smack in the middle of the happening coastal communities just north of Boca Raton. It’s a matter of minutes away from the warm blue waters off of Delray Beach. This provides a welcoming place to return to from a day spent with your guests on the sunny shores of southeast Florida.
The Duncan Conference Center sits on a little over 5 acres of woods alongside an 18-hole golf course and features two lodging buildings with a capacity for 80 total guests in the 40 rooms. Facilities and accommodations include an outdoor pool and...
Lake Aurora Christian Camp & Retreat Center
Polk County, FL
Lake Aurora Christian Camp & Retreat Center is centrally located in Florida, near Orlando and Tampa. With a property consisting of 75 wooded acres directly on the shores of Lake Aurora, it’s a great place to plan a Christian retreat for up to 200 people.
The peaceful, natural setting of Lake Aurora Christian Camp & Retreat Center provides the perfect backdrop for any retreat. Take advantage of nature with a variety of outdoor activities, combined with plenty of fellowship opportunities in the splendor of nature.
Your guests can enjoy delicious home-cooked meals and stay in cozy cabins. Allow the team...
Lakewood Retreat Center
Brooksville, FL
Lakewood Retreat Center is located on 135 acres of woods in west central Florida, conveniently between Tampa and Orlando. Their mission is to provide a Christian-based retreat center surrounded on all sides by the beautiful wilderness.
There are several different kinds of accommodations on site for any sort of retreat you’re planning to host. The Lakewood Retreat Center has two motels, a lodge, and several mini-lodges for a more traditional stay.
You’ll also find cabins and plenty of spots to pop up tents for an overnight camping adventure. Onsite recreational opportunities ensure there is never a dull moment with outdoor...
Marywood Retreat & Conference Center
Saint Johns, FL
Marywood Retreat & Conference Center is in Northeast Florida, just south of Jacksonville. Situated on 100 acres of wooded land hugging the shores of St. Johns River, this property shows the true beauty of the state.
The Marywood Retreat & Conference Center is managed by the Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine, and they welcome groups of all varieties to host a retreat on their grounds. Five conference rooms are available with options ranging from 10 to 200 individuals. There is also a chapel with seating for up to 90.
Accommodations are available in the form of 59 newly renovated guest...
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat and Spirituality Center
Venice, FL
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat and Spirituality Center is located near Venice, Florida, just off the Gulf Coast between Cape Coral and St. Petersburg. Their location rests on the banks of the Myakka River and provides a calming natural surrounding for your group or personal retreat.
Single-day and multi-day retreats are available, with detached villa accommodations capable of hosting up to 44 guests. Your group can secure the entire center for the day with as few as 25 total guests including organizers and attendees. The dining room can hold a maximum of 125 people.
A reservation includes full room...
Word Of Life Florida Retreat Center
Hudson, FL
Word of Life Retreat Center is just north of Tampa on a large, wooded campus complete with a pond. It’s far enough away from the city to feel like an escape but close enough to the Gulf Coast to be convenient to Tampa, Clearwater, and the surrounding beachside communities.
Your retreat guests will have a wide selection of accommodations to choose from starting with rooms in the conference center, executive suites with jacuzzis and walking showers, detached private villas, and cabins for a more rustic experience.
All places to stay come with an extensive list of amenities such as the...