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What We Do

Our Mission is to provide a place away from the ordinary where individuals and groups can “retreat” and refresh. Our staff will partner with you to make your day trip, retreat or camp a success. Cedar Grove Retreat is a mix of traditional camp charm meets fresh contemporary lodging options, activities and programs. We offer facilities, activities, and meals for groups, allowing you to focus on your event’s purpose. Cedar Grove will work with your group to customize your experience to fit your needs. Our lake, water park, rec fields, basketball and volley courts are great spaces to enjoy time together. In addition Cedar Grove offers onsite programs thought our Low Ropes/High Ropes Challenge Course, Paintball and Environmental Education classes. We also offer off-site Rock Climbing, Kayaking/Canoeing and Hiking/Back Packing. We look forward to serving you!

About Cedar Grove

Cedar Grove Retreat was first developed in the 1940’s by the Girl Scouts of America. In 2001 First Assembly of Concord purchased it and converted it into a full-service Christian camp, providing camping and outdoor experiences to churches and other ministry organizations throughout the Carolinas. After years of service to the Christian community, the camp was purchased by a private foundation. Today, Cedar Grove Retreat not only provides timeless outdoor camping experiences for churches and ministries, it also delivers leadership/ministry training, team building, at-risk student development, father/son retreats, banquet hosting, and more.

Facilities to Accommodate Your Group

Our Cedar Grove Retreat team provides a place away from the ordinary where individuals and groups can encounter the Lord.

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Lakeside 4
Lakeside 4 sleeps 16 people on bunk beds with comfortable inner spring mattresses. The cabin has a heater and AC unit to keep guests comfortable year round. A bath house is only steps away from this cabin.
Red Cedar Lodge
Red Cedar Lodge sleeps 24 people on comfortable wood bunk beds with inner spring mattresses. Year round comfort is provided by central heat and air conditioning. Restrooms are located inside Red Cedar with two showers and two stalls. The back of Red Cedar Lodge has a screened in porch with a beautiful view of the lake.
Meeting Tent
Just a few steps away from Lakeview Hall you will find our “Meeting Tent” that seats up to 150 people. The tent serves as the chapel and main meeting space on campus. The tent is equipped with a stage, sound system, and flat panel televisions. The tent has heat and AC so groups will be comfortable no matter what the season.
Guest House
The Guesthouse is nestled in the back corner of Cedar Grove Retreat. It offers privacy for a Speaker, a band, or additional year round lodging. The Guesthouse sleeps 7 people, 6 on bunk beds and one in a private room with a queen bed. The Guesthouse has a full kitchen, dining room, living room, and bathroom. Additionally the Guesthouse has central heat and AC.
Cabins
The eight cabins of Cedar Grove Retreat offer an excellent environment for those looking for a traditional camping experience. Four Lakeside cabins and four Hillside cabins are located on opposite sides of the campus. All of the cabins have air conditioners and heaters. Cabins use bathhouses that are conveniently located and all of the paths around the cabins are well lit. There are a combined 50 beds in our hillside cabins and 54 beds in our lakeside cabins.
Lakeview Hall
A large hall complete with hardwood floors and a wrap around porch offers a beautiful place to eat as well as hold meetings. Amenities include inset lighting with dimmers, sound system, and a 52″ plasma television with DVD and VCR. Groups up to 70 people are able to seat comfortably for both meals and meetings in Lakeview Hall.

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Activities For Everyone

Cedar Grove Retreat offers many on-site recreational activities including 3 recreational fields (w/soccer goals), basketball, sand volleyball court, gaga ball, frisbee golf, tetherball, carpetball, corn hole, traversing wall, box hockey, fishing, hiking and more! We also offer programming activities such as high ropes course, low ropes course, paintball, boating, waterpark and more!

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High Ropes Course
The High Ropes Course offers an unforgettable experience for every participant. Led by trained Cedar Grove facilitators, the three hour session offers: a climb up the 32′ climbing wall, a complete training in ground school, four high ropes elements, and to cap it all off a ride on the “Giant Swing”.
Waterpark
A day spent on the water park is the highlight of many campers’ week. The water park includes a 30 foot floating trampoline surrounded by a water slide, blob, and log walk. Also, be sure to check out the water totter, it is not like any sea saw you have ever experienced!
Paintball
A game of Paintball is the perfect way to unwind and have some fun while at camp. Games typically run three hours in length, and all the equipment you need is provided. Cedar Grove Retreat provides referees to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable game. Experienced paintball players as well as first timers all enjoy the speed course style of play that is offered at Cedar Grove.
Low Ropes Course
The Low Ropes Course offers a chance for groups to come together in new ways. Missions teams, sports teams, every group can benefit from the eight low ropes elements and countless games and initiatives. Low Ropes sessions are offered in varying lengths from one to three hour sessions and are led by Cedar Grove Retreat’s facilitators.
Boating
The lake at Cedar Grove has paddle boats and canoes that groups are welcome to use. Lifejackets are provided and required.
Basketball
Outdoor basketball court. Equipped with 6 goals, groups can enjoy an afternoon of a full court or half court ball game.

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Experienced Staff Ready to Serve

Our Cedar Grove Retreat team provides a place away from the ordinary where individuals and groups can encounter the Lord.

Lenny StallingsDirector

Lenny has years of outdoor adventure experience and began guiding trips in 1997. In 2002 while serving as a Youth/College Career Pastor at Crossroads Church, Lenny founded Wide Open Outdoor Ministries which later becoming Capstone Climbing and Adventure. Lenny is an Eagle Scout, Paramedic, Law Enforcement Officer and trained in rope work, rappelling, high angle/confined space rescue. He currently serves on the educational staff with the North Carolina Wildlife Federation’s Great Outdoor University and is a member of ACCT, ACA and the BSA.

Email: lenny@cedargroveretreat.com
Phone: 704-783-6969

Caleb HannonProgram Director

Caleb joined Cedar Grove in May of 2017. His previous work revolved around marketing and recreational sports in higher education. He has a passion for seeing individuals push past their limits and achieve new goals. He is a quick learner and truly enjoys facilitating our programs.

Email: caleb@cedargroveretreat.com

Phone: 814-221-9040

Kelvin WhitingHospitality Director

Kelvin started working at Cedar Grove Retreat while in high school and hasn’t lost his love for this place since. He continually shows his passion for service by assisting our groups and their leaders by accommodating their every need. Kelvin takes the idea of a ‘foot washing ministry’ very serious and strives to make every group’s stay perfect.

Email: kelvin@cedargroveretreat.com

Phone: 704-794-8331