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.
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.
Campsites
Upper Highland campground has 11 sites for tent and RV camping surrounding the Mt Everett pavilion, and is ideal for individuals or smaller groups. Lower Highland Campground has 17 sites for tent and RV camping, and is primarily used by groups in conjunction with the Tabernacle pavilion, though there are a few sites better suited for individuals or smaller groups.
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.
What an amazing cabin! Thank you. The hiking trails are wonderful and well marked. It was nice to get away for some prayer and reflection time.
Individual retreat at Creekside cottage, April 2023
We had a great time! Very nice, restful weekend without the kids. Particularly enjoyed the hiking trails, beautiful weather!
Couple staying at Creekside cottage, April 2023
The pine trees and mountains are as beautiful and peaceful as ever! Your last-minute hospitality was the warmth we needed. Thank you so much.
Family stay in Mountain View Retreat Center, April 2023
Thank you for a quiet and restful retreat!
Personal retreat in Creekside Cottage, February 2023
Great spiritual retreat that included rest, nature, reading, prayer, journaling, and reflection as well as hiking. I feel refreshed to return to ministry.
Pastor stay in Creekside Cottage, December 2022
These quiet days at Highland were just what my soul needed. Creekside provided a lovely warm place for reflection. I spent a lot of time on the trails – it is such a gift to soak in the beauty of creation. Thank you so much for these restful days to listen and be with God.
Pastor stay in Creekside Cottage, November 2022
Highland blessed us with a peaceful environment and God’s mighty presence. We will certainly return.
Family getaway in Dogwood Cottage, November 2022
Highland gives a great and generous gift to pastors. Being here is life-giving!
Pastor couple in Mountain View Retreat Center, October 2022
What an incredible time of deepening into creation, both around and within ourselves, and between us. The ripe persimmons were a special treat and our almost-daily walks through the pines is always my heart-melting place. Your most generous gift of this place for our more-than-usually-weary souls is overwhelming. Thank you so much.
Pastor couple in Creekside Cottage, September 2022
We have enjoyed the gift of time here so much!! The human foosball was a HUGE HIT!!