Retreats, Global Village, & Summer Camp
Reserve your Business Conference, Yoga, Church Retreat, Family Reunion, Banquet, Class Trip, or other Social Function today!
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Email us at Retreats@shepherdsspring.org or fill out the online inquiry form to get started
Dining Services
Our dining hall has space for up to 100 people. Our exceptional food service staff provides meals and snacks that can accommodate a variety of dietary needs upon request (such as gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, etc). Meals are served at 8am, 12pm, and 5pm buffet style. Alternate meal times upon request.
Conference Rooms
The indoor conference area consists of two large flexible indoor spaces and two smaller rooms. Per request and an additional fee, they are equipped with a sound system, video and overhead projection equipment, piano (gathering room), and podiums. Seasonal outdoor meeting spaces include a pavilion, large tent, campfire circles, and the Spring.
Nearby Attractions
- C&O Canal National Historic Park – Running for 184.5 miles along the Potomac River, the C&O Canal is adjacent to our property. Scenic points along the way include Dam #4, which is about 2 miles down to the towpath from our property.
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Washington County Agriculture Center and Rural Heritage Museum (10 mins)
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Antietam National Battlefield (15 mins)
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Historic Sharpsburg, MD and Nutter's Ice Cream (15 minutes)
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Shepherdstown, WV – a fun artsy college town with wonderful restaurants, shopping and history (20 mins)
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City of Hagerstown, MD (25 mins)
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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts (free admission)
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Restaurants & outlet stores
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Historic Williamsport, MD, and the only working aqueduct in the country
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Harpers Ferry National Historic Park (40 minutes)
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State Parks: Cunningham Falls, Greenbriar, Catoctin Mountain
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Appalachian Trail – various trail access points, monuments & scenic overlook
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Gettysburg National Battlefield (1 hour)
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Washington, DC & Baltimore (2 hours), including such destinations as Fort McHenry, the National Zoo, and volunteer opportunities at DC Central Kitchen.
Typical Weekend Retreat
Friday through Sunday
Check-in at 4 pm
Check-out at 10 am
(can use meeting space until 2pm)
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Peak Season: April May June July August, September & October -- minimum count of 25 people for overnight retreats in the Lodge. (We recommend booking 6-12 months in advance for peak season weekends.)
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Off Season: November, December, January, February, March -- minimum count of 15 people for overnight retreats.
Final Headcount: To assist in our planning and preparation, we ask you to be as accurate as possible in reporting your final count when filling out the Retreat Questionnaire. Your final count is due 15 days prior to your event.
There will be no credit for no shows if your actual attendance is less than your final count. Any increase in the final count can be discussed with our office up to 10 days prior to an event and the invoice will be adjusted. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate the additional persons for meals or lodging.
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*Retreats can be customized to your group's unique needs and requests. Inquire via phone or email for rates and fees. *
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Step-One: Secure Your Booking
After a date is decided and details are sorted out, the Retreat Manager will email a Facility Agreement which will have your booking information and our policies & procedures. Please review the agreement document to ensure all information is accurate. Then you must sign and return it along with a 20% non-refundable deposit to secure your reservation. You will then receive confirmation of your program reservation.
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Step-Two: Thirty Days Before the Retreat
Approximately 30 days before your retreat, you will receive a retreat questionnaire that will collect information such as final headcounts, dietary requirements, room assignments and meeting space set-up. This document along with the proof of liability insurance document are due 2 weeks prior to your retreat start date.
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Step-Three: Final Counts & Balance
Step 3 - Final counts and balance Once final counts are turned in your invoice will be adjusted to the final count. You can choose to pay the balance upon arrival, or after you leave. You may pay using check, cash, or credit card. Please note: Paying with credit card will incur a 2.5% processing fee for all invoices greater than $1,500. Payment is due upon arrival, or a 5% fee will be applied to your invoice, and a 10% fee will be added every month thereafter until payment is received.
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Step-Four: Arrival Day
A designated group leader will need to arrive prior to retreat attendees and go over meeting space set-up, room assignments, dietary information, equipment rental as well as policies and procedures. Once everything is set enjoy your retreat and don’t forget to reserve your dates for next year!
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. | A retreat group enjoying breakfast on a sunny morning in the Dining Hall | Yoga retreat group photo. |
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