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
- “The food was delicious! Thank you so much for taking such good care of us! God bless and keep you!”
- “My wife and I recently attended a pastors prayer retreat and summit at the campground and had a wonderful time. The facilities were great and the camp staff were knowledgeable and friendly. The food was excellent. We highly recommend it for anyone looking for a place to hold an event.”
- “Very nice facilities. Currently at a event. Food was great camp was clean and well maintained. ”
- “Thank you for such a wonderful weekend. The food and accommodations were great! The facility and location were just what was needed to make our retreat awesome! Thanks.”
- “Serene, peaceful and welcoming facility. Hospitality is outstanding and food is always at its best. Love coming here every year for our Gethsemane Retreat.”
- “Great place to experience the presence of the Lord! ”
- “Fantastic”
- “Wonderful service! Love the service! Thank you for your patience.”
- “It's so nice to have such great meals prepared for us! We love our trips here!”
- “Wonderful retreat facility, nice staff, we love quilting in the country. The food is excellent!”
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.