Church Group Retreats in Northern California
A Sacred Place for Rest, Connection & Preparation
In the quiet beauty of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Redwood Christian Park (RCP) offers the perfect setting for family camps, college retreats, youth retreats, women’s retreats, men’s retreats, and denominational gatherings! Whether you’re planning a leadership retreat, a time of spiritual renewal, or a weekend of fellowship, RCP provides an environment where your group can pause, reflect, and reconnect with God and each other.
With 400 acres of towering redwoods, serene trails, and welcoming gathering spaces, RCP is designed to refresh the soul and create opportunities for deep conversations, worship, and transformation.
Guest-Led Church Retreats. You Lead the Programming — We Handle Everything Else
Still looking for a retreat venue when everything else is already booked? RCP has open summer weeks and weekends that other Northern California camps can’t offer — because while they’re running their own programming, we’re saving space for your group.
Redwood Christian Park is a guest-led retreat center on 400 acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains, built for church groups who want total schedule control. You bring your speaker, your vision, and your team. We handle the meals, lodging, meeting spaces, and activities — everything your group needs to focus on what matters.
Groups come to RCP from San Jose, Sacramento, Fresno, Modesto, and across the Bay Area because we deliver a high-quality retreat experience at a price point that respects your budget. No inflated programming fees. No paying for things your group doesn’t need. Just a beautiful, fully equipped venue in the redwoods at a rate that makes the decision easy to bring back to your leadership team.
Whether you’re planning a weekend retreat for 50 or an exclusive-use event for 350+, we’ll build a package around your group’s needs.
Why Choose RCP for Your Retreat?
Fully Equipped Meeting Spaces – From intimate breakout rooms to large conference halls, RCP provides AV-equipped facilities, Wi-Fi, and comfortable spaces for chapel and small group sessions.
Custom, Affordable Packages – We offer lodging, meals, meeting spaces, and activities (like rock climbing & pool!) that can be customized into a unique package for your group’s needs and budget.
A Tranquil Environment for Spiritual Growth – Surrounded by majestic redwoods, RCP invites groups to step away from distractions and experience God’s presence in nature.
Meaningful Fellowship & Community Building – Our spaces encourage deep connections, powerful conversations, and shared spiritual growth.
Accommodations
Meeting Spaces
Activities & Amenities
Rest & Reflection
- Peaceful walking trails through ancient redwoods
- Outdoor prayer & meditation spaces
- Scenic lookouts perfect for morning coffee or sunset views
- Sacred spaces for personal reflection & quiet time
Recreation & Adventure
- Campfires (lit & monitored by RCP staff)
- Basketball, volleyball & pickleball courts, disc golf
- Archery and Archery tag (in summer months)
- Swimming pool and rock wall (in summer months)
- Open spaces for group games
Nearby Attractions
- Just 30 minutes from Santa Cruz beaches
- Nearby state parks, waterfalls, and scenic trails
What Our Guests Are Saying
RCP is our home away from home. Multiple generations for over 50 years have worshiped here and we hope to continue for many years to come. We began in tents in the old tent city before being able to move into the cabins and lodges we use now. We love this place!
My buddy and I realized that 10 years ago we were in the same spot playing ball. But today we were playing while trying to navigate our babies in the strollers. RCP connects people for more than a few days, we build relationships that last years and continue into future generations. We cannot wait to be back next year!
The energy and care of the RCP Staff is incredible. One special Staff member made sure to try and learn as many [of our group members’] names… which made them feel seen!
The moment we drove in we could feel the Lord’s presence.
RCP is such a beautiful place and our time here was such a blessing.
Pricing & Packages*
*All packages and pricing are customizable based on your group’s need and budget! Here are some ideas of what you can do.
Sacred Retreat Packages at RCP
Choose a retreat experience designed to renew, connect, and prepare your group in the beauty of God’s creation.
The Renewal Weekend (3-Day Retreat: Friday evening – Sunday morning or lunch)
A refreshing, faith-filled getaway designed for worship, reflection, and deep connection. Ideal for family camps, youth retreats, college retreats, leadership retreats, women’s retreats, men’s retreats, and church small groups.
Two nights of lodging
Five or six meals prepared by RCP cooks
Spacious gathering areas for worship, teaching, and fellowship
Outdoor activities (campfires, bocce ball disc golf, etc.)
Access to sacred reflection spaces & peaceful trails
The Abide Retreat (5-Day Retreat: Monday evening – Friday morning)
A midweek retreat for those seeking deeper spiritual renewal, leadership training, or extended fellowship.
Four nights of lodging
Eleven meals prepared by RCP cooks
Dedicated conference and classroom spaces for workshops or small group sessions
All Renewal Weekend amenities plus additional time for rest, prayer, and teaching