Retreat Center

“O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.” (Psalm 51:15)

We invite you or your family to come away for a day or an hour, all day or just part of the day, to meet with your Lord. Stroll the grounds, pray in the prayer garden, and relax on the patios adjacent to Shekinah House and Disciple House. During your visit, we will open Disciple House so you have access to a bathroom.

Before submitting your request, please check our calendar to make sure there is not already a conflicting event at the time you would like to schedule your coming. Our grounds are large enough for three or four individuals or families to come at the same time for A Day Away to Pray, but it is preferable to avoid times when a group is using the facility.

Even if you’re coming for only an hour, we ask that you use the form below to let us know you’re coming so we know when we need to open the bathroom, and so we can make sure we don’t have too many people coming at the same time. Thank you very much.

Christians have long recognized the need to periodically be alone for thought and prayer, to come away from all of life’s distractions and duties in order to focus on one’s relationship with God. It is a time for spiritual renewal, for listening to the Lord, for setting goals, or for making major changes in one’s life. The Branches of the Cross campus provides a comfortable and peaceful place for such retreats from the world. Stay overnight in our Shekinah House guest lodge for one to five nights between Monday noon and Saturday noon. Stroll the grounds, pray in the angel garden, and relax on the patios adjacent to Shekinah House and Disciple House.

Until we can develop or contract for food service, you will need to provide your own meals. Shekinah House has a fully equipped kitchen for food preparation and cleanup. And there are a variety of eateries within fifteen minutes or so.

Disciple House and the Chapel will not be available.

Before submitting your request, please check our calendar to make sure there is not already a conflicting event at the time you would like to schedule your retreat.

Meeting rooms, and beautiful comfortable guest lodge for up to 24 people stay overnight. Each of the bedrooms has two twin beds. 

The House also counts with a fully functioning kitchen, living room, and two bathrooms. It is air-conditioned.
 

You can provide your own meals, contract our catering service, and there are a variety of eateries within 15 mile radius.

Branches Retreat Center holds several areas that are ideal for the perfect breakfast, lunch, or dinner activity.

The dining room can seat up to 40 for family-style dining.

The courtyard can accommodate up to 50 people for outdoor dining.

A lower outdoor patio can be host a party of 50.

“On their return, the apostles told (Jesus) all that they had done. And He took them and withdrew apart to a town called Bethsaida.” (Luke 9:10)

We offer a restful, quiet, and well-equipped setting for small group sessions, leadership meetings, ministry retreats, and other Christian group functions. The site is attractive, flexible, and budget-friendly. Stay overnight in our Shekinah House guest lodge, hold meetings and group meals in Disciple House, and worship in our Chapel. Our campus features abundant and inviting outdoor space for relaxation, meditation, and fellowship. Stroll the grounds, pray in the angel garden, and fellowship on the patios adjacent to Shekinah House and Disciple House.

We have lodging accommodations for 10 to 15 guests and meeting space for up to 55. 

Please check our calendar to ensure availability for your event.

We invite you to use Disciple House for your single-day meetings. 

The dining room  can accommodate up to 40 people in a more family-like setting.

The Conference room can accommodate up to 55 people.  A large screen TV is available for presentations.

The Patio is an outdoor space for dinning

The Courtyard is partly covered. Capacity  Dining : up to 55 people.

The Living Room provides casual lounging for up to 12 people.

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The Chapel can accommodate up to 55 people. 9 couples and 8 individuals (26 people) or 17 individuals can be accommodated under COVID-19 social distancing guidelines. It is air-conditioned.

Ceiling-mounted projector and retractable screen provide audio-visual presentations controlled from the counter at the rear of the chapel. A large-screen TV in the corner provides computer hookup to display such things as song lyrics.

The angel garden behind the chapel is a lovely place to sit and pray. Wander the grounds and enjoy the wide variety of flowers and fruit trees.

Both Disciple House and Shekinah House have both open and covered patio areas for outdoor meals, meetings, or to pray and enjoy the environment.
 

On our grounds is a singles tennis court. Unfortunately, the space isn’t large enough for a regulation size doubles court. If you would like to play tennis during your stay, let us know and we will set up the net for you. Bring your own rackets and balls.
 

And if you’d like to shoot a few baskets, we do have a backboard, hoop, and basketball.

“Thank you for providing an environment that is conducive to seeking the Lord. I appreciate the efforts you made to ensure that my retreat was a good one. This was my fifth retreat and I look forward to coming back next year.”

"My retreat was a powerful one. God is always so gracious and faithful to meet me in a personal way."