A Very Special Place
People call this a “very special place” for good reason. Thousands who have spent time here have found an atmosphere conducive to making them a better person. They may call it a respite, escape, peace or inspiration. It’s the transformation you experience when life’s distractions are pushed aside and your mind is refreshed and renewed. Our job is to make that transformation easy. Whether you are a huge youth group, a scrapbook club or corporate team leader, if outcomes matter, this is your very special place and our team is anxious to serve you.
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Testimonials
- “Great people and atmsophere”
- “Quiet yet convenient location. Friendly staff and clean facility.”
- “I'm 63 and have attended this campground since I was 6yrs old. Used to have great campmeeting in the old campground tabernacle and remember the old saw dust floors. Once the new building covered the site of the old tabernacle, at least to me, it didn't bring the old tabernacle excitement. I'm sure t. . .” Read More
- “Great place to gather small or large groups for retreats, reunions, conferences. Would recommend it.”
- “Great facility, meals are wonderful.”
- “We just held our annual statewide Fall youth retreat at the Gunter camp. The service we received, the food that was prepared, and the accommodations that were provided were all excellent! Candy, Toni, and the entire staff were available and hard-working throughout our stay. This was definitely a gre. . .” Read More
- “Wonderful facility. All meals were delicious. Enjoyed being here. Outside very calming and peaceful.”
- “Been coming here since I was a kid. So many great memories at Gunter Camp. Not only is this a campground where people have found spiritual renewal through the years, but being updated makes it a great space for retreats and other meetings for groups that want a nice quiet space for prayer, product. . .” Read More
- “Each year our group looks forward to coming here in the spring and fall. While we come to craft, we really come for the fellowship, and the food. I love the remote and quiet location. I hope the future upgrades will include handicap considerations.”
- “The first time I visited the camp I was impressed by the country style, the tranquility and the spiritual atmosphere that is perceived, it may need some remodeling, but if you take into account the more than 50 years that it has contributed to spiritual retreats, that takes another meaning, the sout. . .” Read More
Nazarene Church Camp & Retreat Centers In South Carolina
Our 25-acre retreat center is located at 436 Fannie Crosby Dr. Batesburg, SC 29006; only 30 minutes west of Columbia, S.C. in rural Aiken County. It is owned and operated by the S. C. District Church of the Nazarene, and includes a dining and conference center, a tabernacle seating 800, dormitory and motel accommodations for 270, chapel, amphitheater, lake, ball field, swimming pool, and approximately 100 privately-owned cottages. We are members of the Nazarene Camping Association.
We offer our facilities for use not only by groups from the Church of the Nazarene but also by other similar faith communities in South Carolina and the surrounding area, as well as schools, businesses and other organizations for camps, retreats, reunions, and conferences.
We have hosted camp meetings, youth camps and children's camps, Hispanic weekend retreats, family reunions, and such organizations as Walk to Emmaus and Via de Cristo. Scrapbooking groups and quilters guilds have had weekend sessions with us, and we have had a variety of weekend retreats for many various groups.
We encourage you to browse through our Website. Whether your group is large or small; whether you have a day function, a weekend, or a week or more, we'll be happy to talk with you about how we can meet your needs.