Planning a retreat

Founded in 1925 along the banks of Cane Creek, Camp Glisson has for many years provided a quiet place for children, youth and adults to hear and respond to God's call on their lives - and to strengthen their relationship with Him.   People of all ages have felt their faith affirmed and strengthened in this Holy place.

Located just outside of Dahlonega Georgia on nearly 400 acres, Camp Glisson provides the perfect setting for people of all ages to escape the increasingly competitive demands on their lives.  As a result of retreat experiences, people return home with a heightened awareness of God’s redeeming grace in Jesus Christ, and are able to be more responsible disciples of God’s creation and the world community.  They enter into local church communities inspired, renewed and dedicated to faithful service.

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Glisson offers two very distinct retreat options, available August through mid-May each year:

  1. Our Village Camp offers a traditional retreat experience where your group would sleep in dormitory-style accommodations - either Village cabins, Ivie Lodge or Sparrowwood Lodge.  Meals are served in the Dining Hall.  Available meeting and worship space include the Chapel, Bob Cagle Program Center, Holland Activities Building, "Down Under" and The Squirrel's Nest.
  2. If you want your group to "rough it", the Outpost campsite, located a short hike from the Village, presents an opportunity for a wilderness retreat experience.  Your group would sleep in either open-air Adirondack shelters or platform tents.  Participants could also pitch their own tents.  Meals are prepared by retreat participants themselves over fire-heated cooking facilities.  A covered Dining Pavilion provides a sheltered area for mealtimes.  Our covered, open-air chapel offers a serene worship setting.  Running water is provided, including flush toilets and cold-water showers.  Numerous hiking trails offer a variety of wilderness learning, leadership and worship opportunities.

Optional activities for retreat groups include:

  • Swofford Landing at the Lake Hale Amphitheater provides a peaceful setting for group activities and worship.
  • Kayaking and canoeing in Lake Hale.
  • Numerous hiking trails throughout our 400-acre property.
  • Cane Creek meanders through both sites.
  • Cane Creek Falls offers a tranquil location to be still and appreciate the power of God's nature -- located in Village Camp, a short hike from the Outpost.
  • The Alpine Tower, Low Elements and High Elements courses present excellent challenge opportunities - for group dynamics, communication and team-building exercises.  These activities are facilitated by Glisson staff.
  • Off-site excursions can be facilitated for your group, including kayaking, rappelling, backpacking and hiking.  Please contact us for instructions on how to schedule these activities.

For more information on how to schedule your Glisson retreat, please contact Erin Cook, Registrar, registrar(at)campglisson.org.