Planning a church group retreat?
Our 3-cabin compound provides the perfect setting for spiritual renewal. Whether it's a leadership retreat, women's ministry weekend, men's fellowship, or small group getaway, you'll have space to gather (3 living rooms), break into groups (13 separate bedrooms), and enjoy the peace of the mountains together.
Book All 3 Cabins →Ideal for Church Group Retreats
The Smoky Mountains have long been a place of spiritual retreat. Our 3-cabin compound offers a unique setting for your ministry group:
⛪ Perfect for Ministry Groups
- Leadership retreats - Elders, deacons, ministry leaders
- Women's ministry - Retreats, Bible studies, fellowship
- Men's fellowship - Brotherhood weekends, accountability groups
- Small groups - Multiple small groups traveling together
- Youth leader planning - Staff retreats and training
- Mission team prep - Pre-trip bonding and planning
Retreat-Friendly Features
📖 Study & Discussion Spaces
Three living rooms seat 10-12 each for large group teaching or break-out sessions. Comfortable seating for extended discussions.
🏔️ Creation Views
Multiple decks with mountain views perfect for morning devotions, prayer time, or simply reflecting on God's handiwork.
🍳 Shared Meals
Three full kitchens make group meals easy. Share cooking duties, potluck style, or cater in. Breaking bread together builds community.
🛏️ Private Rest
13 bedrooms with private bathrooms. Everyone gets rest and personal time for prayer/reflection between sessions.
Sample Retreat Schedule
Friday Evening
- 4 PM: Arrive, settle into cabins
- 6 PM: Welcome dinner together
- 7:30 PM: Opening session in main cabin
- 9 PM: Fellowship time, get to know each other
Saturday
- 7 AM: Early risers - deck devotions with coffee
- 8 AM: Breakfast (rotate by cabin)
- 9 AM: Main teaching session
- 10:30 AM: Break-out groups in separate cabins
- 12 PM: Lunch
- 1-4 PM: Free time - hike in the national park, rest, personal reflection
- 5 PM: Afternoon session
- 6:30 PM: Dinner
- 8 PM: Worship & sharing time
Sunday Morning
- 8 AM: Breakfast
- 9 AM: Closing session, commitments, prayer
- 11 AM: Checkout and safe travels home
Nearby for Your Retreat
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Hiking trails for all levels, waterfalls, scenic overlooks
- Cades Cove - Historic churches, wildlife, peaceful loop drive
- Quiet paths - For prayer walks and solitude
- Local churches - If you want to join Sunday services
Reserve All 3 Cabins Together
Check availability for your retreat dates. Book all 3 cabins for your ministry group.
Church Retreat FAQ
Each cabin's living room comfortably seats 10-12. For full-group sessions of 34, one cabin's living/dining/kitchen area can accommodate everyone, or use theater rooms (12 seats each). Many groups rotate between cabins for variety.
Absolutely! The 3-cabin setup is perfect for this. Women in one cabin, men in another, leaders/couples in the third - or however your group prefers. Each cabin is completely separate with locking doors.
Each cabin has large smart TVs that can connect to laptops for presentations. The theater rooms have large projection screens - great for worship videos or teaching. WiFi is available in all cabins. Bring any specialized equipment you need.
Contact us directly about church group bookings, especially for longer stays or off-peak dates. We love hosting ministry groups and may be able to accommodate special requests.