Summit Grove Camps, Conferences & Retreats

Summit Grove Camps, Conferences & Retreats hosts camps, retreats, conferences, and events. The program uses a large open pavilion called the Tabernacle as a central meeting space for these gatherings. It serves ministries, camps, and community groups through its retreat and event facilities.

Summit Grove Camps, Conferences & Retreats states that its mission is to “create space life — through quality hospitality, intentional partnerships, and biblical discipleship.” Its core values include the beliefs that everything belongs to God, every person is valuable, serving with excellence, honoring their history, and offering a welcoming environment across denominational, racial, and cultural lines. Summit Grove is described as a HUB for spiritual activity, community activity, revival, events, outdoor activity, retreats, camps, and ministries, and it creates space for ministries, churches, youth groups, regional gatherings, community activities, retreat groups, families, and individuals. Its history includes roots in the Second Great Awakening, decades of camp meetings attracting thousands, involvement with circuit riders, the Underground Railroad, and many retreats, camps, and events over 223+ years.

Parent and group feedback notes that Summit Grove Camps, Conferences & Retreats has been described as a “perfect venue for a relaxing retreat in November,” with guests commenting on the location, accommodations, food, and atmosphere. Testimonials report that staff responded to emails, helped groups prepare for weekends, were available during the day for questions, and were described as friendly, accommodating, and professional. Guests have also commented positively on the food quality and the comfort of the beds, and some group leaders have expressed eagerness to host additional retreats there in the future.

Last updated July 11, 2026.