Retreats, Global Village, & Summer Camp
Shepherd's Spring Facilities
Shepherd's Spring provides the perfect, tranquil setting for your retreat. Blending the comfort of our Lodge and meeting areas with the rustic charm of our cabins, we ensure that your indoor or outdoor event is relaxed, productive, and worry-free. Escape the noise and congestion of the city, enjoy your event, discover rich history and explore the wildlife all around you while at Shepherd's Spring.
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In person tours are by appointment only. Please contact us!
Accommodations
Lodge Rooms
24 hotel-style rooms for a total of 48 guests (double occupancy, can go up to triple occupancy, giving a total of 72 guest). Attached private bathroom, desk, futon, and either two twin sized beds or one full sized bed.
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Cabins
A total of 6 cabins - each with a restroom, shower, bunk bed style sleeping, heat/AC, and ceiling fan - accommodating up to 72 people (10–12 people per cabin), has access to our open-air pavilion. Linens and mattress toppers available for an additional fee.
Tent Camping and RV Parking
Our cozy tent camp site has trail access and its own campfire circle. It is a short walk away from the pool house bathrooms and showers.
With 220 acres of trails, there is a lot to see and do!
Meeting Rooms and Spaces
Gathering Room
Our most central meeting space with a gorgeous stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling, doors that open to our deck area, & doors that connect it to the Dining Hall. It is equipped with a ceiling mounted projector, screen, piano, and seating options all available for rent. Can fit 80–100 people, depending on set-up.
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Oasis Room
This room is quiet and cozy with beautiful wall murals. Great for breakout sessions, reading a book, meditation, day care, or to simply hang out. Located next to the Loft on the second floor. Seats 8–10 people.
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Campfire Circles
Make your retreat or gathering memorable by having a campfire using one of our campfire circles. Sing songs, roast marshmallows & share stories.
Can be rented for additional fees per campfire.
Lower Level
This, is a 1800 square foot room, located in the basement of the Lodge. Equipped with a projector screen that can be rented. Can fit 100–120 people. Doors open up to an outside area. Bathroom accessible in the same lower area. Great space for large groups!
Pavilion
Located at the cabins. This beautiful open air pavilion has a working fireplace, refrigerator, sink, picnic tables, and a microwave all for rent. About a 10-15-minute hike to the Lodge or can be driven to.
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Outdoor Space Options
Meadows, fields, play areas, four-square, basketball, gaga ball, gardens, disc golf, and various beautiful views.
Loft
This meeting space is located on the second floor of the Lodge, and it overlooks the Gathering Room, and Lobby. Perfect space for breakout sessions or medium-sized groups. Can fit 50–60 people. This room also has a projector screen in this room available for rent.
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Big-Top Tent
This 30X30 seasonal white tent is located near the swimming pool. Perfect to rent if you need some shade and seating options, there is no electricity. Not available in the winter.
Limited time availability.
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Spring
On property, a peaceful spring offers a trickle of water for a place of worship, weddings, meditation and prayer, learning, and growing.
Not always available, due to being reserved.
Other Facilities
Swimming Pool
The accessible 25-meter pool with lift chair has a spacious Pool House that includes restrooms, showers, and changing areas. Open June through August.
Renting times vary due to lifeguard availability.
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Yurt
The 32' Yurt is available for rent for groups that would like a change in the normal meeting spaces and give a more natural feel! The Yurt is located off the side of the Lodge. Can hold up to 80-100 people.
Café Del Mundo
Our on-site coffee shop and camp store selling organic, direct trade coffees from around the world. The proceeds help send local inner-city children to a week of our summer camp. For online purchase soon.
Dining Services
Email Hannah at Retreats@shepherdsspring.org or fill out the online inquiry form to get started
Kosher Snacks for our Jewish group. | Yoga Retreat in the Gathering Room | Potomac Appalachian Trail Club Women's Hiking Summit meeting in the Pavilion. | HARC Hike using the Big Top Tent to register hikers on an early morning. | A cozy family Christmas Banquet in our Dining Hall. | Yoga retreat group photo with our former Chef, Carey. |
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