A quick guide to four retreat formats that help pastors and ministry teams slow down and refocus.
Some places just feel different, Lakeview Hills is one of them. With room for 20 guests, a full commercial kitchen (yes, actual cooking can happen here), and a flexible meeting space, LV Hills isn’t just a lodge. It’s ministry’s much needed “refresh” button.
These four unique retreat styles show how this space can support teams in meaningful (and surprisingly fun) ways.
1. Campout
There’s something about gathering around a campfire that has a way of bringing people together. A campout lets teams step away from the noise, enjoy the outdoors, and connect through real conversation that happen naturally when no one is checking emails or rushing to the next meeting.
Surrounded by God’s creation, teams slow down, share meals, and reconnect around what matters most, creating the kind of memories that deepen relationships and remind them why serving side-by-side is such a gift.
A campout creates the kind of memories that deepen relationships and remind teams why doing ministry side-by-side is a gift.
2. “Camping Isn’t Our Thing” Retreat
If the great outdoors is great… but only from the window, LV Hills has an indoor option you’ll love. A retreat in the Ollie-Henry lodge gives leaders space to slow down without roughing it.
Here, teams can breathe, pray, share stories, and unwind. It’s ministry self-care, minus the mosquitos. With bunk-style rooms that sleep up to 20 guests, the lodge offers a cozy setup for small groups.
3. Your Team Just Can’t Stop Planning
Every church has that one team that lives for whiteboards and color-coded calendars. If that’s you, Lakeview Hills might just become your new favorite place. A planning retreat offers the focused environment needed to think clearly and prepare for the next season without the interruptions that usually derail great ideas.
In this quiet space, teams find clarity and maybe even that sermon series title they’ve been searching for. And yes, Wi-Fi is available inside the Ollie Henry Lodge, with access in select outdoor areas nearby.
4. Family or Marriage Retreat for Ministry Leaders
Ministry families give so much, often without getting much time back. A Family or Marriage Retreat at Lakeview Hills offers couples and families a quiet place to reconnect and enjoy each other without church-related to-do lists.
It’s a simple place for families to gather, share meals, and enjoy being together. Yard games, nature walks, fishing, and optional access to Lakeview recreation add space for rest and connection, without over-planning.
Ready to plan a retreat at Lakeview Hills? Visit our website to view FAQs, or call (972) 923-3811 for pricing and 2026 availability.
