This year...
Instead of having a men's retreat and a women's retreat and a youth retreat, we're hosting our very first Family Retreat!
Where there's something for everyone!
From kayaking...
...to zip-lining
...to beautiful worship centers
and cozy night views!
Family Retreat 2025 Details
Date: August 22 - 24, 2025
Location: Spruce Lake Retreat Center
5389 Rt 447, Canadensis, PA 18325
Rooms + Meals
Room Cost:
$400/room ($200/night) per family
Meal Cost:
$100/ per adult
$50/ per child 3-12
3 & under eat free
Meals Included:
Friday- Dinner
Saturday- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Sunday- Breakfast and Lunch
Family Cost Example:
A family of 4 with a 16 y/o and a 8 y/o would pay a total of $750.
$400 (room) + $300 (adult meals) + $50 (child meal) = $750.
**Detail itinerary to follow.
Payment
There's a $100 non-refundable down payment cost to secure your room.
Registration Deadline: April 2025
All monies must be paid in full by August 12, 2025.
Payment plans are available.
Activities
Outdoor Activities
Indoor Activities
Basketball, Volleyball, Pickleball and Tennis
Two tennis courts, which are also lined out for playing pickleball, plus a combination basketball/volleyball court all provide space for playing your favorite high-energy games! Bring your own equipment or borrow ours, free of charge.
Campfires
Groups may reserve one of three campfire settings for evening activities by contacting our office staff. We’ll prepare the campfire as desired by the group, and can also provide utensils for making your own s’mores upon request.
There is the Lakeside Campfire (behind Spruce Lodge), Center Circle Campfire (between Lakeview Program Center and Founders Lodge), and the Amphitheater (behind Carol Cottage along a short path). Plus, guests at Mountainside Lodges each have their own campfire area.
There is the Lakeside Campfire (behind Spruce Lodge), Center Circle Campfire (between Lakeview Program Center and Founders Lodge), and the Amphitheater (behind Carol Cottage along a short path). Plus, guests at Mountainside Lodges each have their own campfire area.
Disc Golf
Our 9-hole disc golf course is located on the wooded hillside near the Retreat Center lake, and is free. Pick up equipment at the front desk in Spruce Lodge.
Dodge ball Court
Play this fun variant of dodge ball at our gaga court right behind the Wagon Wheel Snack Shop, adjacent to the playground area.
Hiking and Waterfalls
Wander through God’s creation on over 8 miles of woodland trails. Pass though rhododendron thickets, a quiet pine grove and scenic meadow. A favorite hike displays tumbling waterfalls and the vista atop Spruce Mountain. Distances per trail range from approximately ½ to 2 miles. Open our Overview Map of trails and paths.
Horseshoes and Shuffleboard
Gather for some friendly competition among family and friends! The outdoor shuffleboard, and horseshoes courts are all located next to the pool. All equipment for these games is located in the kiosk by the pool fence.
Miniature Golf
Our professionally designed mini-golf course is also handicapped-accessible, offering a fun challenge for everyone! The cost is $5/person/game — or $15 for unlimited play time during your stay. Pay and pick up your equipment at the front desk in Spruce Lodge.
Nature Center
Meet & greet some live animals, see mounted specimens or enjoy the bird viewing deck. Open at specified hours. Inquire at the Front Desk.
North Lawn Play Area
The North Lawn is situated behind Twin Oaks Lodge, adjacent to the front edge of the Family Campground. Plenty of soft grass makes it great for programmed activities, our weekly outdoor chicken barbecue dinners, playing with the kids, or simply hanging out with family and friends. Feel free to use our sports equipment or bring your own.
Paddle Boats and Kayaks
Hop into a kayak or paddle boat for a relaxing (or competitive) spin around the small but pretty lake fed by a pure mountain stream (Spruce Run). Boats are available, with staff support, during specified hours from approximately mid-April through mid-October.
Playgrounds
Our playground area is located between Wagon Wheel Snack Shop and the Family Campground. There is a section especially for young children, and another for older children with climbing elements, swings, merry-go-round and tether ball.
Swimming Pool
Our heated, outdoor pool is open afternoons and many evenings Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends. Our lifeguards are American Red Cross-certified and will be giving you their full attention while on duty.
Wagon Rides
People young and old enjoy the simple fun of riding through the woods in our large open-top wagon, which holds up to 30 people. This wagon is wheelchair accessible.
Indoor Game Room
Our indoor game room in the lower level of Founders Lodge offers two ping-pong tables, three pool tables, a bumper pool table, American Shuffleboard, one standard shuffleboard court, a foosball game and two air hockey tables.
Lobby Games and Reading
In the lobby of Founders Lodge, challenge a friend to chess or checkers using the king-sized set. Or across the way in the lobby of Spruce Lodge, pick out a puzzle, board game or deck of cards from the selections available. Enjoy a cup of complimentary coffee and tea that is available 24-7 and relax with something to read – and choose from the magazine rack if you forgot your own!
Snack and Gift Shops
Among everybody’s most enjoyable places are the Snack and Gift Shops located in the Retreat Center hub. Whether it’s to find an attractive item of Spruce Lake clothing, a special card or gift, or to enjoy your favorite ice cream treat, we’re here to make your stay special! For more details, visit the Shops page.
FAQ
When are check-in/check-out times?
Check in: 4:00 PM Monday-Friday; 5:00 PM Saturday and Sunday.
Check-out: 10:00 AM Monday-Saturday; 12:00 noon Sunday.
Please do NOT remove linens or blankets from the beds. Place used towels on the bathroom floor. Rooms must be vacated, and your key/s returned to the front desk, by the checkout time. Persons may drop off their key individually, or give it to the group leader.
Check-out: 10:00 AM Monday-Saturday; 12:00 noon Sunday.
Please do NOT remove linens or blankets from the beds. Place used towels on the bathroom floor. Rooms must be vacated, and your key/s returned to the front desk, by the checkout time. Persons may drop off their key individually, or give it to the group leader.
Does Spruce Lake provide linens and towels?
Linens and towels are provided in accommodations at the Retreat Center Area and the Mountainside Lodge Area. However, in rooms with bunk beds, you will need to make the beds on the upper bunks.
Please bring your own towels for use at the swimming pool.
Please bring your own towels for use at the swimming pool.