United Camps, Conferences & Retreats

Camp and Retreat Experiences that Inspire Renewal.

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Find a Venue Across the USA.

From California's Coastal Redwoods to the Bluffs of Cape Cod.

Browse our venues, then contact our reservations team to check availability.

Applegate Jesuit Retreat Center

CALIFORNIA
A retreat center in Applegate, Placer County, for groups of 15-130 (105 guests overnight; +25 additional in summer only).

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Blazing Mountain

COLORADO
Blazing Mountain Retreat Center is a stunning venue for nonprofit contemplative practice groups in Crestone.

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Camp Arroyo

CALIFORNIA
Camp Arroyo is located in Livermore in the East Bay. Disabled access, amazing pool, just 47 minutes from SF Airport. Lodging for 144 guests and up to 300 during the day.

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CGC Camp

CALIFORNIA
Community of the Great Commission Camp and Retreat Center in Foresthill, Placer County is for groups of 10-104—additional guest accommodations from May through October.

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Craigville Retreat Center

MASSACHUSETTS
A Charming Cape Cod Retreat Center with beach access. For groups as small as 30 up to 146 guests.

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Crystal Conference Center

MICHIGAN
A camp, conference, and retreat center with beachfront property on Crystal Lake for non-profit groups of 10-150.

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Highlands Camp & Retreat Center

COLORADO
An international destination in Allenspark, near Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park, for groups of up to 220 people.

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Loch Leven Camp & Retreat Center

CALIFORNIA
In the San Bernardino Mountains near Redlands, this stunning location offers accommodations for groups of up to 150 people.

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Monte Toyon Camp

CALIFORNIA
A camp and conference center secluded among coastal redwoods in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, for groups of 30-146.

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Where are you looking for a venue?

Check with reservations for availability.
Schedule a tour of the venue when possible.

We offer venues from coast to coast: five in California, two in Colorado, one in Michigan, and one in Massachusetts.

Applegate, Jesuit Retreat Center
Aptos, Monte Toyon Camp
Foresthill, CGC Camp
Livermore, Camp Arroyo
San Bernardino Mountains, Loch Leven
Allenspark, Highlands Camp & Retreat Center
Crestone, Blazing Mountain Retreat Center
Frankfort, Crystal Conference Center
Centerville / Cape Cod, Craigville Retreat Center

The Essential Pre-Visit

It is essential to schedule a pre-visit tour of the facility prior to your initial stay. This proactive step ensures you have a clear understanding of the facility and ensures it will work for your group.

For Any Type of Nonprofit Group Getaway

Adult Retreats
Offsite Meetings
Youth Retreats
Church Groups
Schools
Outdoor Education Groups
Hobby Groups
College Groups
Sports Groups
Trainings
Reunions

Why Choose a UCCR Venue?

1.
Mission Driven, Nonprofit Focused.

We prioritize mission over profit, offering fair pricing and shared resources across our network of camps, conferences, and retreat centers.

2.
Beautiful, Purpose-Built Venues.

Our venues, which vary in size and setting (including forests, lakesides, and mountains), were designed to welcome nonprofits, schools, religious communities, and more.

3.
Inclusive Meal Service & Facilities.

You choose an inclusive homemade meal service, where we accommodate special dietary needs, or some of our venues allow guests to prepare their own meals.

4.
Special Discount Offers.

Always check our current discounts. We offer competitive nonprofit pricing, and when we can, we offer special discounts.

5.
Insurance Made Simple.

We’ve made getting event insurance easy by providing step-by-step guidance on purchasing protection for your group.

6.
Friendly, Helpful
Customer Service.

Are you unsure which venue will work for you? No problem, talk with our Reservations Team and they can help you select the right venue.

Event Venue FAQ

All of our camp and retreat centers offer meal service, and in some cases, you can even cook your food in one of our fully stocked commercial kitchens; just ask!
We offer gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian/vegan options.
There may be an additional charge.
Whether you want to bring your group for the day or more extended stays, we have various lodging options, indoor/outdoor meeting areas, and recreational activities.
We staff our exceptionally well-managed camp, conference, and retreat centers with kind, courteous, and well-trained employees so you can relax and enjoy bringing your workshop or program on retreat.
Our reservations team is available Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm PST. If you get in touch with us over a weekend, we will get back to you on Monday, as soon as possible.
We offer locations across the USA. You can check out our locations below or use our handy locations map.

As a nonprofit serving nonprofits and families, our competitive prices offer great value. Most of our locations have lodging-only options, or you can add meal service and work with our staff to customize your menu.
Our pricing packages are based on a per-person charge or in some cases you’ll see a flat rate to rent an entire building. Some of our lodging options have fully stocked kitchens so you may prepare your own meals, if you like.
To learn more, check out the location nearest you and look at the lodging options that fit your needs, then check out the pricing for that particular location, or look at all our prices in one convenient location by clicking here.
A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is required of most organized groups.
You can find instructions and more information under the Helpful Information tab in the menu.
Yes, we do.
You can learn more and apply here.
Yes!
Five of our venues offer options to do your own cooking.
CGC Camp
Camp Lodestar
Loch Leven Camp & Retret Center
Craigville Retreat Center
Crystal Conference Center

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Community • Joy • Transformation • Bonding • Connection to Nature •

Why Do You Want To Go On A Retreat?

We'd love to share your inspirational stories about what motivates you to go on a retreat.

I need to be with my people, block out all the distractions, and focus on enjoying myself and those around me.

–Kelly F.

I feel so relaxed and renewed! I needed to unplug, settle my anxiety, and get reconnected with my purpose!

–Mary T.

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Crystal, Where Every Stay Becomes a Memory

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A Place to Breathe

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Mission in the Mountains

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Replenishing Pastor Burnout

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