Church Retreat in the Poconos

Poconos Spiritual Retreat

A Church Retreat in the Pocono Mountains

In the Pocono Mountains, you can relax and reconnect with nature.  Activities at Pocono Valley include hiking, fishing, traditional sports activities, beach volleyball, tennis, structured games, golf driving range, pedal boats and canoeing.

What are the Church Retreat Benefits?

Putting on a Christian retreat takes planning, promotion, and execution. Benefits outweigh expenditures and will last long after the retreat.

God has done remarkable things in believers who have participated in Christian retreats over the years.

Top 6 Benefits of a Church Retreat in the Poconos:

  1. A closer walk with God

You will be drawn closer to God while immersed in focused Bible instruction, study, and reflection. Pursuing God and His character becomes vital when you remove all distractions from your life while on retreat.

  1. Closer interactions

An escape with friends and family is beneficial to your relationships. Your loved ones will benefit from your retreat because you will be less distracted, more in touch with other’s feelings and needs. This will lead to deeper intimacy and growth.

  1. Self-discovery

It’s easy to get caught up in our daily routines and multiple hats. Each of us has a part in “everyday life.” At a church retreat, we can let go of other people’s expectations of us, and any cultural definitions we hold onto. We can explore our Christian identity and relationship on retreat.

  1. Better understanding of God’s call

In our busy, noisy world, it’s not always easy to hear from God A quiet retreat with purposeful Bible study is more favorable to growing in your relationship with God (as we say earlier). Your desire for His desires increases as you grow closer to God. You can also clearly hear Him.

  1. Love for God’s creation

Most Christian retreat centers are located in scenic locations. We can find inspiration in God’s creation by spending time in nature (Psalm 19).

We are located on 350 wooded acres in the beautiful Pocono Mountains. Intimacy with God is enhanced by spending time on retreat in nature.

  1. Rest

We are not made to just go, go, go! We need sleep to be healthy and productive. God established a rhythm of activity and rest at Creation to demonstrate the significance of rest. Each week he offers us a day off.

Retreats allow you to unplug, de-stress, and rejuvenate.

Types of Church Retreats

At a church youth retreat, young people learn the value of faith in their lives through youth retreats.

Pastoral retreats re-energize church leaders and pastors spiritually and physically.

Whole-church retreats are a great way to connect or re-connect church members and grow a stronger community with your congregation.

Why Church Retreat Planning is Beneficial and Necessary

Retreats can help people pray more. It can help us see the value of prayer and frequent church attendance.

For members of the church to stay on the path of faith in today’s world of fading faith and declining church attendance, it is important that they attend a church retreat.

Retreat in the Poconos

We value your patronage at Pocono Valley. We want your church retreat to succeed. Our goals for your event are a safe environment, fun activities, great food, and excellent service. Pocono Valley is an exclusive campus. Our chef staff is renowned in the Poconos with our wonderful buffets. We have no seasonal fees, and no hidden fees.

Ready to book your Church Retreat in the Poconos?

We have everything you need to make your church retreat a success.

  • Daily accommodations up to 5,000 guests
  • Overnight accommodations up to 800
  • Custom menus for all meals to suit everyone’s tastes
  • 10,000 sq. ft. fully staffed kitchen
  • Indoor & outdoor dining
  • 25,000 sq. ft. indoor space
  • 7,000 sq. ft. gymnasium space
  • Auditoriums, breakout and presentation rooms
  • Lakeside DJ
  • Event programming
  • Transportation

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Contact Us:

CONTACT

CONTACT

Email: info@poconovalley.com
Phone: 800.648.4FUN (4386)
300 Camp Akiba Road 
Stroudsburg, PA 18360

300 Camp Akiba Road 
Stroudsburg, PA 18360

We welcome school groups, events, corporate retreats, weddings, and more! Serving New York, Philadelphia, New Jersey areas and beyond.