GTD specializes in God-awesome overnight getaways we call retreats. Our aim is to supply a trip that is both exciting and spiritually powerful. We will plan, prepare, and provide a Christ centered outdoor "playcation" that will refresh your heart, revive your soul, and renew your spirit! Pastors & group leaders love our events because GTD takes care of all the work. Just tell us what you want, reserve your spot, and show up with your group for your very own Private Retreat... It's that easy!!
A BRIEF NOTE ABOUT GTD'S PUBLIC RETREATS
Throughout the year GTD provides various PUBLIC Retreats that are open to the general public. PUBLIC Retreats allow individuals or small groups (usually less than 15 people) to participate without needing a sponsoring organization to reserve a trip. It's a great ways to experience a God-awesome retreat at an affordable rate. Listed here are some examples of public events provided through our Retreat Program. You can find an exciting PUBLIC EVENT that fits your level of adventure by clicking onto our Calendar link. Enjoy!
What does a GTD event look like???
Check out this highlight video and see for yourself!
GTD Retreats can be reserved for groups of 12 to 75 participants. GTD will plan, prepare, and provide a custom made retreat for your group! A PRIVATE Retreat lasts 1-4 Days and includes all camping gear, all activity gear, all cooking & eating supplies, camping meals, campground, leadership, guides, daily devotionals, nightly speakers, boat transportation (when applicable), and your group's choice of 1-2 retreat activities per day. (*PRIVATE Retreats do not include road transportation)
TYPES OF GROUPS
GTD offers Retreats to all types of groups such as church groups, youth groups (children, middle & high school ages), Sunday school groups, athletic groups, sport's teams, college groups, young adult groups, adult groups, retired groups, men's groups, women's groups, couples, families, leadership, businesses & more.
RETREAT ACTIVITIES TO CHOOSE FROM
Canoeing, mini adventure races, caving, backpacking, day hiking, geocaching (scavenger hunt with GPS), inner tubing, swimming, team building, camping, team sports, group games, & Habitat for Humanity projects.
MOST POPULAR PRIVATE RETREAT
Our most popular Retreat for private groups is a 2 night / 2 day trip (Fri night - Sun afternoon) with the following adventures: canoeing, adventure races (or team sports), & an outdoor movie.
ALSO INCLUDED AT NO EXTRA CHARGE
GTD also provides the option for your group to watch an Outdoor Movie on the "big screen" (OK, actually it's a big bed sheet, but it works really good!). Imagine watching a great flick on a big screen while in the middle of the forest as you pop popcorn & make smores over the campfire! It's a great experience! And we are happy to say that we use movies that have been professionally edited to remove inappropriate language & sexual content.
ABOUT OUR BASE CAMP
For TEAM GTD assembling a Base Camp is more than just randomly setting up a few tents, chairs and a mess hall. We want to create an environment that you love. We want to create a Base Camp that is inviting & fun. We want your first impression of your Base Camp to be, "Wow! Sweet! I love hammocks! Who wants to play volleyball! You've got cots, cool! This place is awesome!" Those kind of responses are the kind of responses we get when we set up a Base Camp The GTD Way. The GTD Way is deliberate, creative, functional and fun. At TEAM GTD our objective is to create a temporary playground that promotes spiritual growth, recreation, community, sound sleep, physical renewal, outdoor dining, fun times, adequate hygiene and warmth while preserving a feel of being in God's amazing creation (which reveals the evidence of God). We hope you love it as much as we do!
GENERAL AGENDA
ABOUT THE MEALS
Our participants love our meals... they're not your typical camp meals... they are so much better! The following menu is an example of what you may find on a GTD event:
• BREAKFAST: Pancakes, French Toast, Eggs w/ Biscuits & Gravy, Cereal, Fruit & Bagels
• LUNCH: Pizza Quesadillas!!; Sandwiches & Chips; Hamburgers
• DINNER: Tacos, Fajitas, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Spaghetti
• DRINKS: Water, Lemonade and/or Gatorade
We don't supply a lot snacks so bring them if you need them. If your group has vegetarians, individuals with food allergies, or individuals with special dietary needs we will try to accommodate, but we need to know in advance (you may want to bring a few supplemental meals).
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Full time guides, all activity equipment & camping gear, daily adventures, additional campsite activities, accommodations, up to 3 meals per day, devotions & spiritual emphasis, a lifelong memory!
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Transportation, snacks, individual sleeping bags, water bottles, meals during transit, items listed on packing checklist.
RATES (all payments are non-refundable)
The following RATES are for Private Events only and are subject to change without warning.
- Group Registration Fee (one time fee per group per event) = $100 (per group)
<> Retreat (Participant Rate)
- Retreat (1 Night / 1 Day) = $99 per person (min 20 people)
- Retreat (2 Nights / 2 Days) = $125 per person (min 15 people)
- Retreat (2-3 Nights / 3 Days) = $149 per person (min 12 people)
<> OPTIONAL UPGRADES
- Additional Days/Nights.... $35 per person per day
- Cabins.... call for quote
- Additional Activities (paintball, horseback riding, etc).... call for quote
<> PENALTY FEES
- Late Payment Fee.... $50 per incident
<> PAYMENT SCHEDULE & DUE DATES
- $100 Registration Fee & Signed Contract: Within 1 week of reserving
- 25% of Total (based on minimal # of required participants): Within 1 mth of reserving
- 25% of Total (based on minimal # of required participants): 4 mths before start date
- 25% of Total (based on minimal # of required participants): 3 mths before start date
- 25% of Total (based on minimal # of required participants): 2 mths before start date
- Final Payment (for any additional participants beyond the required amt): 1 mth before start date
**ALL PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE**