Welcome to Highland Retreat
Highland Retreat is a welcoming Christian camp that features a beautiful retreat setting and exciting summer youth camps. Located in northwestern Virginia, Highland serves the Shenandoah Valley, Northern Virginia, the Eastern West Virginia panhandle, and beyond.
Guest Testimonials
Great for our gathering. The perfect setting for reflection, celebration, and fun!
Family reunion in Mountain View Retreat Center, October 2026
We are very grateful for the wonderful time we had at Highland Retreat. It was peaceful and beautiful, and we enjoyed our time in prayer, hiking, and connecting with God. It was truly a blessed and refreshing experience.
Couple’s retreat in Creekside Cottage, September 2026
[We] had a wonderful time just resting and relaxing in God’s creation. Blessings as you continue this ministry!
Family getaway in Creekside Cottage, September 2026
We rested, we sought and found God in deep ways. We hiked. It was a wonderful and intentional time of retreat. Thank you!
Couple’s getaway in Creekside cottage, May 2026
It was peaceful, beautiful, and the Lord’s presence was here. Thank you so much!
Personal retreat in Creekside Cottage, April 2026
What a perfect setting for a writing retreat! The trail options were perfect for an outdoor break of any length. Creekside is quiet and comfortable, with just-right amenities.
Individual retreat in Creekside cottage, March 2026
Our members appreciated time to connect with each other and nature. Facilities were comfortable, staff friendly, food great.
Church retreat in Mountain View Retreat Center, March 2026
As always, Creekside was a peaceful oasis for me, I appreciate the quiet, very clean cabin and the very friendly and helpful staff. Thanks for everything!
Personal getaway in Creekside Cottage, March 2026
We love Highland Retreat! God bless you.
College ministry retreat at Red Oak Lodge, March 2026
Thank you for providing such a wonderful option for pastors. Creekside was a wonderful cabin in the woods on a snowy day!
Pastor’s retreat in Creekside Cottage, March 2026
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We`d love to have you join us for the annual Highland Banquet! It will be a great opportunity to hear about our eventful year, enjoy a tasty dinner, chat with other friends of Highland, and support the ministry.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP by November 16 if at all possible. Details (including the full menu) and the sign-up form are online at: highlandretreat.org/banquet
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Here`s a sneak peak of the facilities that will be welcoming visitors during tomorrow`s open house! Some of the final touches to Green Valley House are pictured: seating and fire pit in the back yard, gorgeous dining table and chairs, a privacy fence between the parking area and yard, and all the furniture in the larger living room. The building is fully ready to welcome guest groups! Plus, the two family camping cabins in the Upper Highland Campground are all set up with exterior and interior furnishings. Everything looks especially lovely in the fall sunshine!
Open House info and some additional Green Valley House facility images are available on our website.
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Good news for those who like to plan ahead: The schedule for our 2027 summer camps is now available online! Take a look at our website for dates and details. Registration will open on January 5.
highlandretreat.org/summer-camp [link in bio]
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This week has been bookended with generosity from large groups gathering in the Tab. We are blessed!
Last weekend, Bill from New Market SDA Church was here for his church campout, and he stuck around to very kindly refinish the Tab stage for us; see picture 2 of his completed project on Monday. Thanks, Bill, for giving the stage a facelift!
Today, Phil Blosser (picture 3) was here to set up the lighting for this weekend`s Soil+Seed Retreat, and he installed permanent strings of party lights around the Tab ceiling. These lights will add some fun ambiance to the Tab for the many guest groups and summer campers who gather in the space. Thanks, Phil!
Pictures 1 and 4 show what the Tab is looking like today, complete with newly-refinished wooden stage and the new strings of lights -- plus the colorful spotlights and fall decor that are just for the Soil+Seed gathering this weekend.
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Are you planning to stop by during our Open House on October 31 for a tour of our new facilities? Green Valley House AND the new cabins in the Upper Campground will be open for you to check out between 10am and 4pm on that Saturday. We`d love to see you, and it`s helpful if you let us know you are coming! Learn more and RSVP online: highlandretreat.org/open-house [link in bio]
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We`re starting off October with gratitude for the volunteers who helped us out in September!
Here are some images of some of our September guests who chose to spend a few hours during their retreat helping with a work project: a crew from Shenandoah Valley Adventist Elementary who helped fill a wood shed (and their work gloves afterward!); a group of teens from SLAQ who assembled outdoor furniture for the backyard at Green Valley House; and friends from Big Springs and Stephens City Mennonite Churches who teamed up to help cover the pool for the winter. Also some bonus pictures shared by people in the Big Springs/Stephens City group when they took a hike together and then spotted a lovely rainbow over Mountain View Retreat Center.
Giant thanks to each of you who pitched in!
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