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A Christian Retreat Center That Meets Your Needs

An all-inclusive retreat for groups of all ages

Retreats at Refreshing Mountain provide a unique setting to engage with each other and to have space to spread out. We offer customizable food and activities packages that help you meet your budget while experiencing all of the refreshments and excitement we have to offer.

Bring the fun and excitement back into retreat planning

Let’s face it, planning a retreat that checks all the boxes isn’t always an easy task. At Refreshing Mountain Retreat, we work with pastors, ministry leaders, and others in the church to plan a fun and exciting retreats for their specific group needs.

If these struggles sound familiar, know that our team is here to help.

  • Not enough time
  • Too many choices
  • Limited budget and chaperones
  • Group approval
  • Various interests to meet

We’ve created retreat packages and itineraries to alleviate these struggles and create memorable experiences that aren’t a hassle to plan.

Group Retreat Center Amenities

Whether you’re coming to Refreshing Mountain with your small group or family, our offerings have something for everyone.
From small groups to large gatherings, we have the recreational space, activities, and tools you need to make the most out of your weekend with us.

Ready to start planning your upcoming retreat?

We make the process as simple as possible for you.

  1. Connect with our team. To get started, connect with us to learn more about reservations, packages, and amenities your group will want and need.
  2. Confirm your reservation. Once you have an idea of when you will hold your retreat and what package you need, simply confirm your reservation and we’ll help you handle the rest.
  3. Arrive for your retreat! We will be looking forward to seeing you for your retreat weekend. Bring the group, prepare to have a wonderful time, and rest assured that we will have everything ready for your arrival.
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People Love Retreats At Refreshing Mountain

Don’t take our word for it

John Lerch
23:47 19 Mar 23
Great location for a group or family retreat. Nice accommodations, good food, nice facilities for a variety of activities. Great ropes course and ziplines.
Karen Spangler Harnish
17:46 27 Sep 21
something for everyone. our family of 14, ranging in age from 7 to 72! loved the 2 escape rooms , ziplining, obstacle course, climbing wall, giant swing, fishing, ... wildlife center, archery.everything top quality, staff all so friendly, kind and great at their jobs. Mark
in the wildlife center was so knowledgeable and his love for reptiles and birds of prey was very obvious. the retreat center is a jewel right here in our county. thanks for a fabulous 50th Anniversary family weekend!!
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Zach Zimm
18:22 05 May 23
Couldn't ask for a better experience! The staff was professional and engaged with us all. Clean and maintained. Definitely recommend visiting this retreat center whether... for a day or longer!read more
Irma Cordero
09:59 19 Apr 23
We have been so blessed staying at RCMC for our church family prayer retreat from March 31-April 2, 2023. Special thanks to Suzanne and Heather for attending to us from... start to finish with our questions and other requests! What a truly refreshing experience! Would love to come back soon!read more
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More About Refreshing Mountain

Escape to Refreshing Mountain, a year-round, non-denominational, Christian Retreat Center in PA, built on 80 acres of beautiful Pennsylvania woodland. We help you host heart-changing retreats for youth groups, women’s ministries, men’s groups, families, and more.

Our mission is to provide clean, comfortable, and safe facilities where you can be refreshed. We’ll take care of the details so you can relax and enjoy your time! We offer retreat packages for groups of all sizes that include meals, lodging, and the use of our meeting spaces and recreational facilities. We also offer guided activities that can be added to complement your group retreat event programming.

Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center in Lancaster, PA during the summer time

You have questions. We have the answers.

Do you have questions about planning your retreat? We have the answers you need.

From exploring the outdoors to spending quality time with your family, we understand what life has been like for you this year. Right now, we’re so thankful for the opportunities we have to help you connect and refresh. Learn more about what we’re doing to ensure safety during COVID-19

That depends on how many people you have, what type of lodging you use, and how long you stay. The specific amount will be set on your contract, but here are some common scenarios for many groups we host.
20 to 60 persons $450 per night
61 to 120 persons $800 per night
121 to 180 persons $1,500 per night
181 to 250 persons $2,000 per night
251 to 350 persons $3,000 per night
350 + persons $4,000 per night
The deposit is generally due with your contract, 1-2 weeks from when you place a temporary hold.

To book a Retreat at Refreshing Mountain, please use the following steps:
Contact us to discuss the type of retreat that you are planning, the approximate number of people that will attend, and available dates. It is also recommended that you come and take a camp tour (or at least scroll through our Virtual Tour online), especially if this is the first time that you have held a retreat here. Please call in advance to set up a tour time. We conduct tours daily except Sundays.
Place a Temporary Hold on a suitable date(s) (this will hold for 1-2 weeks). At this point, we will send you a contract to review.
Sign and return a RETREAT CONTRACT along with your DEPOSIT (the amount will be listed on your contract) . On the contract, you will be reserving space for a minimum and maximum # of people. Your final attendance number is due 2 weeks before the event start date.
Once your reservation is confirmed, your space is secured. Usually, about 3-4 months prior to the event, we will begin planning the details of your schedule.

The minimum group size is 30 persons in bunks and 21 in lodge/private rooms. For cabins, there is no minimum group size (the cabins can be rented individually). The maximum group size (comfortably) is 450 persons, but we will allow for larger groups in certain cases (we have the capacity for up to 515 overnight guests). Talk to reservation staff for more details.
If you have less than 20 persons and are interested in a retreat at RMC, please call and talk to the reservation staff at 1-888-353-1490. There are certain times when we will lower the minimum number of people in a specific group, and/or we can look at blocking several cabins to accommodate your group.

We take reservations up to 12 months in advance. This gives our existing groups the first option to rebook for the following year. If you are interested in booking a retreat more than 12 months in advance, you are still welcome to contact us to tell us about the retreat details you are looking for. We will place you on a “wait list” and then follow up with you once we know about availability.

Yes, with the exception of the pool area and activities like the Ziplines, Climbing Tower, etc. If you contract for a minimum group size of 351 persons, we will hold the retreat facilities exclusively for your group. Facilities refers specifically to the following: All lodging (Bunks, Lodges, Cabins, Private Rooms), all meeting rooms, both gyms, and the Dining Hall. Unless special arrangements are made, Refreshing Mountain reserves the right to rent campsites to patrons (the campsites are in a different area from the rest of the retreat area), to rent activities like ziplines, climbing tower, etc. to day guests (but your group will have the first option to book them if you are interested in these), and to have the pool open to the community. In all cases, we will make every effort to ensure that any other bookings we accept in addition to an “exclusive” retreat, do not hinder the accessibility of the facilities by the exclusive group.

Reconnect with your group today!