An Oasis of Spiritual
Refreshment

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

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An Oasis of Spiritual
Refreshment

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

Meetings & Events Retreat Accommodations

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

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

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RIVERFRONT LODGING

Fully renovated in 2020, and expanded in 2024 to include the Riverhouse, the 135 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

RIVERFRONT LODGING

Fully renovated in 2020 and expanded in 2024 to include the Riverhouse, the 135 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.

Catering 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.

Catering Options

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

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

WEDDING VENUE

Say "I Do" at Christian Retreat!

Picture your perfect wedding on the tranquil banks of the Manatee River. Our picturesque location and comfortable accommodations will ensure your special day is unforgettable.

Plan Your Wedding

WEDDING VENUE

Say "I Do" at Christian Retreat!

Picture your perfect wedding on the tranquil banks of the Manatee River. Our picturesque location and comfortable accommodations will ensure your special day is unforgettable.

Plan Your Wedding

RECREATION

Recreational amenities at Christian Retreat include a large outdoor heated swimming pool, pickleball courts (2025), volleyball court shuffleboard, basketball courts, campfire, canoes, as well as open fields for outdoor activities.

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RECREATION

Recreational amenities at Christian Retreat include a large outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis court, volleyball court shuffleboard, basketball courts, campfire, canoes, as well as open fields for outdoor activities.

Recreation Amenities

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Christian Retreat hosts year round conferences with some of the nation’s top-named Christian leaders. Our year begins with Homecoming, followed by the 10-week Institute of Ministry, leading into our Winter Conference Season. We also host our annual Feast of Tabernacles, YEX Youth Summer Camp, among others.

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Christian Retreat hosts year round conferences with some of the nation’s top-named Christian leaders. Our year begins with Homecoming, followed by the 10-week Institute of Ministry, leading into our Winter Conference Season. We also host our annual Feast of Tabernacles, YEX Youth Summer Camp, among others.

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An Oasis of Spiritual
Refreshment

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

An Oasis of Spiritual
Refreshment

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!

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

Receive a Personalized Quote for Your Group Today!

Fully renovated in 2020, and expanded in 2024 to include the Riverhouse, the 135 guest rooms and suites offer spacious layouts and balconies that overlook a tropical lagoon shaded by ancient oaks draped in Spanish moss.

Fully renovated in 2020 and expanded in 2024 to include the Riverhouse, the 135 guest rooms and suites offer spacious layouts and balconies that overlook a tropical lagoon shaded by ancient oaks draped in Spanish moss.

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.

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.

27,000 Square Feet of flexible meeting space

12 meeting rooms for groups large and small

Unique outdoor venues for group events

27,000 Square Feet of flexible meeting space

12 meeting rooms for groups large and small

Unique outdoor venues for group events

Recreational amenities at Christian Retreat include a large outdoor heated swimming pool, pickleball courts (2025), volleyball court shuffleboard, basketball courts, campfire, canoes, as well as open fields for outdoor activities.

Recreational amenities at Christian Retreat include a large outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis court, volleyball court shuffleboard, basketball courts, campfire, canoes, as well as open fields for outdoor activities.

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An Oasis of SpiritualRefreshment

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

An Oasis of SpiritualRefreshment

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!

Gather & Save: Group Rates from $159/Room for Double OccupancyReceive a Personalized Quote for Your Group Today!

Fully renovated in 2020, and expanded in 2024 to include the Riverhouse, the 135 guest rooms and suites offer spacious layouts and balconies that overlook a tropical lagoon shaded by ancient oaks draped in Spanish moss.

Fully renovated in 2020 and expanded in 2024 to include the Riverhouse, the 135 guest rooms and suites offer spacious layouts and balconies that overlook a tropical lagoon shaded by ancient oaks draped in Spanish moss.

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.

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.

27,000 Square Feet of flexible meeting space

12 meeting rooms for groups large and small

Unique outdoor venues for group events

27,000 Square Feet of flexible meeting space

12 meeting rooms for groups large and small

Unique outdoor venues for group events

Recreational amenities at Christian Retreat include a large outdoor heated swimming pool, pickleball courts (2025), volleyball court shuffleboard, basketball courts, campfire, canoes, as well as open fields for outdoor activities.

Recreational amenities at Christian Retreat include a large outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis court, volleyball court shuffleboard, basketball courts, campfire, canoes, as well as open fields for outdoor activities.

Find Your Place

Explore the Christian Retreat Ministry

Call Us: 941-746-2882

Privacy Policyprivacy.christianretreat.org

Terms & Conditionsterms.christianretreat.org

About

Meetings & Events

Our Websites

& More

Christian Retreat

North Campus - Bell, FL

Road Angel Truckers Center I-70 - Brownstown, IL

Contact

An Oasis of Spiritual
Refreshment

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

An Oasis of Spiritual
Refreshment

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

Receive a Personalized Quote for Your Group Today!

Privacy Policy
privacy.christianretreat.org

Terms & Conditions
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