Getaways for Families and Individuals
Come to Highland to enjoy a personal retreat surrounded by our forests, trails, streams, and inspiring mountain vistas. Or bring your family or some friends and enjoy time with each other in the midst of God’s beautiful creation! We have several lodging options for small getaways, and plenty of outdoor activities for you while you are here. If you're a pastor, make sure you check out the information about pastoral stays.
Learn about the facilities that are best suited for individuals and small groups below. Or jump down to see the lodging availability calendar. Ready to make a reservation or get a quote? Complete the form found here.
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Camping Cabins
Each of the 9 simple A-frame camping cabins has bunk beds for up to 12 people and offers a quaint lodging experience along the stream in the lower camp. Each cabin has electricity, a picnic table, and a fire ring, but no plumbing or AC.
Upper Highland Campground
This campground has 11 tent and RV sites; 2 are primitive sites and the other 9 have water and electric hookups. 4 of the sites with electric also have sewer hookups. Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire ring for outdoor cooking. Groups desiring exclusive access to the area around Mt. Everett Pavilion and bathhouse can reserve the entire campground. For larger groups, several additional sites are available a short distance away.
Lower Highland Campground
This campground has 16 designated campsites, arranged for both group camping and individual use. Water and electric hookups are available at most sites. Site 2 also has sewer hookups. Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire ring for outdoor cooking. Two bathhouses are located within a short walk from anywhere in the Lower Highland Campground. Groups desiring exclusive access to the area may reserve the entire campground, or at least the 8 sites closest to the Tabernacle Pavilion.
Mountain View Retreat Center rooms
This building has 14 motel-style rooms, each with a queen bed, two twin beds, a bathroom, and a small fridge. The building is most often reserved by larger groups, but any extra rooms would be available for individuals to rent. Groups of under 20 people can have access to the Crestview meeting room and kitchen if they reserve 4 of the bedrooms. Heated and air conditioned for comfortable lodging year-round.
Lodging Availability for Getaways
Use the calendar below to see which facilities are booked and which might be available. Note that seasonal facilities are not bookable over the winter, and no facilities are bookable more than 2 years in advance. These calendars are updated about once a week (usually Friday mornings), so it is possible that a facility that appears available has been recently booked. If you request a reservation or a quote, Highland staff will be able to confirm if the dates you are interested in are in fact available.
Calendars for ALL facilities are available here.
Pastoral Stays at Highland
Did you know? Highland Retreat has a commitment to offer free personal retreats to pastors and their families, usually in one of our cottages, as a way to encourage wellness in the broader Christian church. Anyone who works as a pastor in any Christian church can come to Highland for a time of refreshment and reflection and enjoy completely free lodging. These free stays cannot be used as part of a larger church gathering; they are meant to be individual getaways, where pastors can get a break and return to their churches feeling rested and renewed. There are some limits to how long and how often these pastor’s stays can be, and scheduling will depend on the facilities being available. But if you’re a pastor, you can come to Highland every year if you’d like! Make sure your pastor knows about these free retreats, so this blessing can be shared among many congregations and faith communities.
We had a wonderful time. Creekside was a cozy retreat, and we had fun hiking. Thanks for everything!
Couple staying in Creekside Cottage, November 2024
Thanks so much. Our stay was great here at Highland!
Family getaway in Mountain View Retreat Center, October 2024
I really appreciate the opportunity to get out here and fully disconnect in solitude. Thank you so much for offering the space!
Pastor stay in Creekside cottage, October 2024
Thank you so much for going above and beyond to welcome and care for our family. The love of Jesus is alive here!
Family getaway in Lower Campground, September 2024
We had an amazing visit! Thank you!!
Family getaway in camping cabins, September 2024
Thank you so much for allowing our family to stay! It was such a blessing to have quality time together in a peaceful setting. Thank you!!
Family getaway at Mountain View Retreat Center, August 2024
Thanks for accommodating my last-minute retreat request as well as my desire for wifi. It was extra kind to see someone had shoveled around my car early this morning (even if I wasn’t going anywhere yet). I find it peaceful and a space to reconnect with God and myself. Exactly what a retreat center should be!
Pastor’s personal retreat at Mountain View Retreat Center, January 2024
Thank you so much — our family had a lovely weekend enjoying God’s creation together!
Family getaway at Creekside Cottage, October 2023
The retreat at Creekside helps tremendously in hearing from God, gaining a sense of direction for the season to come. Hiking trails are outstanding.
Pastoral retreat at Creekside Cottage, August 2023
We love the mission and outreach of Highland Retreat! Thanks so much for your service!