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
- “I highly recommend the campground as a wonderful campground for rest and relaxation. ”
- “Wonderful facility. All meals were delicious. Enjoyed being here. Outside very calming and peaceful.”
- “Your facility is awesome! The food is superb! Thank you all for your hospitality!”
- “Absolutely amazing weekend here! Tons of upgrades and SUPER CLEAN facility. Incredible menu, great folks managing things during our stay. There's something magical about this place, I'm looking forward to my next visit!”
- “Have enjoyed everything here at the campground. It has truly been home away from home. The food was absolutely delicious and the cabins are roomy and comfortable. Blessed to be here and looking forward to coming back.”
- “AMAZING staff and facilities, especially for the price! AV and internet were great! Candy is really awesome to work with! Lots of options. Doing a meeting there and then going to The Big Mo Drive In makes for a REALLY AWESOME event.”
- “Peaceful destination with all the necessary amenities to keep you comfortable while still being secluded enough that you can’t help but notice the abundance of stars in the sky. I know I’ll be back… ”
- “Gunter Camp continually exceed expectations when we host our events there. This is the place for your next retreat or camp. ”
- “It's so nice to have such great meals prepared for us! We love our trips here!”
- “The food was delicious! Thank you so much for taking such good care of us! God bless and keep you!”
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.