Few cities in the country have grown as rapidly as Denver in the last few decades. The Denver Metro Area has one of the most picturesque settings of any city in North America because of the snow-capped Rocky Mountains, beautiful rivers and lakes, amazing rock formations, and wide open plains. 

We are regarded as one of the most picturesque cities in the nation and have access to all sorts of outdoor activities.

About 200,000 people have moved to the Mile High City in the last 20 years, and tens of thousands more have settled in adjacent suburbs and cities like Aurora, Lakewood, Boulder, and Fort Collins. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the rate of growth has only increased. For churches, rapid population growth means a lot of new faces in your congregation, presenting an interesting challenge for church leaders. 

Where to Host Church Retreats Near Denver, CO

If you have new people in your ministry, one of your primary goals is to help them build relationships and become community. A great way to jumpstart living life together is hosting a church retreat. 

When you’re planning a church retreat, one of the most important details is the location. The right facility can make or break a retreat. One of the goals of your church retreat is to maximize the amount of time people can spend getting to know each other.

Since you will probably only have a weekend, two and a half days, and two nights, you want to reduce travel time. But you also want to be out in nature and away from the city if at all possible. 

High Peak Camp Is Close to Denver, CO

A venue with the right amenities and accommodations can make or break a retreat as well. Depending on your goals, they should be more relaxing than not, giving each attendee space to be out in nature. 

High Peak Camp in Estes Park, Colorado, is immersed in nature, surrounded by beauty, and just an hour and a half from Denver. 

As far as lodging facilities, we have several onsite options for lodging for overnight stays at High Peak, including:

• Dormitories: Our five new dorms have a capacity of 176 people
• Rocky Mountain Lodge: 25 rooms with a total capacity of 90 people
• The Mill
• State-of-the-art Worship Center
• Rocky Mountain Lodge Conference Room
• Dining Hall

We can house upwards of 176 people, and our dining hall can feed up to 150 people. 

For outdoor facilities, we have a new zip line that was completed in 2016, a miniature golf course, an archery range, as well as a 40-foot climbing tower that was completed in 2012. We have a state-of-the-art Astro Turf soccer field, sand volleyball court, and basketball court. There are various easy hiking trails on our property and local access to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Between the activities at High Peak and the access to RMNP, there’s no shortage of things to do during your retreat. You’ll more likely have to narrow down your options than scratch your head trying to think of something to do. 

Host Your Church Retreat at High Peak Camp

At High Peak Camp, we pride ourselves on high-quality guest services. We strive each day to ensure that your visit to our facilities is a pleasant one.

For your next church retreat, reach out to High Peak camp today to get your event on the calendar!