An Oasis of Spiritual
Refreshment

Located on the banks of the beautiful Manatee River in east Manatee County, Florida,
Christian Retreat is a year-round conference center, resort, home of The Family Church, and so much more.

Group Quote Room Reservations

An Oasis of Spiritual
Refreshment

Located on the banks of the beautiful Manatee River in east Manatee County, Florida, Christian Retreat is a year-round conference center, resort, home of The Family Church, and so much more.

Group Quote Room Reservations

Since 1968, Christian Retreat has hosted the nation's top Christian leaders, bringing believers together from all denominations and cultures to be refreshed and strengthened in their faith.

Since 1968, Christian Retreat has hosted the nation’s top Christian leaders, bringing believers together from all denominations and cultures to be refreshed and strengthened in their faith.

Gather & Save: Group Rates from $159/Room for Double Occupancy

Receive a Personalized Quote for Your Group Today!

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Gather & Save: Group Rates from $159/Room for Double Occupancy

Receive a Personalized Quote for Your Group Today!

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RIVERFRONT LODGING

Newly renovated in 2020, the 95 guest rooms and suites offer spacious layouts and balconies that overlook a tropical lagoon shaded by ancient oaks draped in Spanish moss.

Bright and serene with vaulted ceiling, the lobby's soaring windows welcome you with panoramic riverfront views. This 3-story lodging facility includes generous seating areas for fellowship, meeting space, interior corridors, attached patios and decks, and high-speed wifi internet access and HD cable TV.

Lodging Options

DINING

From an upscale dinner to a casual BBQ or campfire s'mores party, the catering team at Christian Retreat will exceed your guests' expectations. With a wide array of menu options and catering venues, we are happy to accommodate your groups' culinary preferences and special dietary needs.

EVENT SPACE

27,000 Square Feet of flexible meeting space
12 meeting rooms for groups large and small
Unique outdoor venues for group events

The facilities include several multi-purpose meeting rooms that seat 10 to 1000 guests. Meeting rooms are located in the 2-story International Training Center. The spacious lobby includes a reception area, Welcome Center and the Oasis Cafe.

Meeting Space