Heartland Conference Retreat Center

What Heartland Conference Retreat Center does

Heartland Conference Retreat Center is a Christian retreat and conference facility located on 3201 County Road 225 in Marengo, Ohio, operating on more than 360 scenic acres and owned and operated by the Ohio Ministry Network. The center hosts groups of 25 to 700 for retreats, conferences, corporate team-building events, and outdoor-education programs, providing on-site lodging (dorm-style lodge rooms, hotel-style rooms, and RV/tent camping), meal service, and recreation activities including archery, zip line, climbing wall, swimming, and hiking. Programming spans Family Camp, Youth Camp, Kids Camp, Girls Retreat, Royal Rangers (Pow Wow), and Ohio's only Family Deaf Camp with ASL interpreters, plus a Credential Stay Program offering free accommodations to OMN credentialed ministers at Davidson Cabin.

The business model is a unit-priced, pay-as-you-go service operation with no SaaS or licensing component. Revenue is generated through event registration fees (Family Camp from $54/person with a $50 non-refundable deposit), per-night lodging rates ($18 dorm, $30 RV/tent), day-guest rates ($12 adult, $8 child), meal package add-ons, and ancillary rentals such as $300/week golf carts. Pricing for retreats and conferences is quote-based and customized. Distribution is direct: bookings flow through the heartlandretreat.com website, the guest services team ([email protected], 740.747.0220), and the Ultracamp registration platform; marketing runs through the website, email communications, and the Ohio Ministry Network's affiliated church and ministry channels. The center is staffed by approximately 18 named full-time personnel across Office, Housekeeping, Food Services, Program/Outdoor Education, and Sites/Facilities departments, supplemented by seasonal summer staff, and serves more than 22,000 guests and campers annually.

Name

Heartland Conference Retreat Center

Legal name

Heartland Conference Retreat Center

Website

https://heartlandretreat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Heartland Conference Retreat Center is a nonprofit Christian retreat facility in Marengo, Ohio, owned by the Ohio Ministry Network, hosting 25-700 person groups for camps, conferences, retreats, and outdoor education on 360+ acres.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conference and Retreat Services

NAICS

Rooming and Boarding Houses, Dormitories, and Workers' Camps (7213)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG), Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Conference retreat services
• Faith-based summer camps
• Corporate team building
• Outdoor education programs
• Lodging and dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Marengo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Retreat and Conference Services: Fees charged for hosting groups for retreats, conferences, and corporate team-building events. Pricing varies by group size, duration, and services required.
2. Camp Programs: Registration fees for summer camps, family camps, and specialty camps (Kids Camp, Girls Retreat, Youth Camp, Royal Rangers). Includes activity fees and programming costs.
3. Lodging and Housing: Accommodation fees including RV sites, dorm-style lodge rooms, and hotel-style rooms. Camping fees separate from program registration.
4. Food Services: Meal packages sold as add-ons to retreat and camp guests. Full week meal plans or daily individual meals available.
5. Credential Stay Program: Free two-night stays for OMN credentialed ministers at Davidson Cabin, with alternate accommodations available. This is a member benefit rather than revenue-generating.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Heartland Conference Retreat Center operates a 360-acre Christian retreat and conference facility in Marengo, Ohio, hosting groups of 25 to 700 for faith-based retreats, conferences, camps, corporate team-building events, and outdoor education programs. The center provides bundled lodging, meal service, and recreation activities on-site, alongside seasonal family camps and specialized youth programs.

Product overview

Heartland Conference Retreat Center is a Christian retreat and conference facility offering a diverse portfolio of programs and services. The center provides world-changing experiences through camps, conferences, and retreats for groups of 25 to 700 guests. Core offerings include Family Camp (June 29 - July 3, 2026), Youth Camp, Kids Camp, Girls Retreat, Outdoor Education programs for school groups, Team Building/Compass programs, and Event Hosting services. The center also offers a Credential Stay Program providing free accommodations for credentialed ministers. Additional seasonal offerings include Winter and Spring Retreat Packages. All programs include access to well-equipped facilities, meal service, accommodations, and recreational activities on 360+ scenic acres in Marengo, Ohio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Retreat Planning Services Customized retreat and conference experiences for groups of 25 to 700 people, including meal service, accommodations, and recreation opportunities, for churches, ministries, schools, and corporate groups.
• Family Camp Week-long family camping experience featuring indoor and outdoor sleeping options, swimming, hiking, activities, and organized worship services, designed for intergenerational families.
• Youth Camp Overnight camp experiences for youth coordinated through the Ohio Youth Ministries network.
• Kids Camp Camp programs designed specifically for children, delivered through Ohio Kid Min.
• Girls Retreat Dedicated spiritual retreat programming for girls, delivered through Ohio Girls Ministry.
• Heartland Outdoor School Outdoor education program partnering with schools to meet state academic standards through custom-tailored outdoor learning experiences including field trips and environmental science programs.
• Compass Team Building Corporate team-building programs and structured activities for business and organizational groups seeking staff retreats and leadership development.
• Credential Stay Program Complimentary two-night stay at Davidson Cabin offered to Ohio Ministry Network credentialed ministers, available seasonally with alternate accommodations as needed.
• Winter/Spring Retreat Packages Seasonal retreat and conference packages for winter and spring periods, with custom retreat options booked through the Guest Services team.
• Event Hosting Venue hosting for corporate events, conferences, and personal getaways with full meal service, accommodations, and recreational amenities on the Marengo campus.
• Lodging and Housing On-site accommodation offerings including RV sites with full and partial hookups, dorm-style lodge rooms, and hotel-style rooms, priced separately from program registration.
• Food Services Meal packages sold as add-ons to retreat and camp guests, with full-week meal plans or daily individual meals available, capable of high-volume meal service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving over 22,000 guests and campers annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ohio Ministry NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeartland Conference Retreat Center is owned and operated by the Ohio Ministry Network (OMN). OMN credentialed ministers receive free two-night stays at Davidson Cabin as a member benefit. The center serves as the primary retreat facility for the network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WinShape Retreat: WinShape Foundation's Christian retreat center at Berry College in Georgia hosting church groups, marriage retreats, and youth programs. Comparable to Heartland as a faith-based retreat operation with on-site lodging, dining, recreation, and church/corporate group packages.
• Kanuga Conference Center: Episcopal-affiliated conference and retreat center in Hendersonville, NC operating across a large wooded campus with lodging, dining, and recreation. Comparable to Heartland as a multi-acre denominational retreat venue hosting church groups, youth programs, family camps, and seasonal retreats.
• Ridgecrest Conference Center (LifeWay Ridgecrest): LifeWay-owned Christian conference and retreat center in the Blue Ridge Mountains serving Southern Baptist churches and ministries. Directly comparable to Heartland as a faith-based, large-acreage dedicated conference/retreat venue hosting church retreats, family camps, and conferences for similar group sizes.
• Pine Cove Christian Camps: Multi-site Christian camp operator in Texas and the Midwest running summer camps, family camps, and church group retreats across large acreage properties. Directly comparable to Heartland's summer camp lineup (Family, Youth, Kids) and church-group retreat business.
• Montreat Conference Center: Presbyterian-affiliated mountain retreat and conference center in Montreat, NC hosting church groups, youth conferences, and adult retreats on a large wooded campus. Closely comparable to Heartland in faith-based mission, group lodging, conference programming, and outdoor recreation offering.
• Camp Cedar (Cedarville University): Year-round Christian camp and retreat facility in southwestern Ohio offering summer camps, church retreats, and outdoor school programming. Highly relevant peer given similar Ohio geography, faith-based mission, and overlapping camp/retreat products versus Heartland.
• Sandy Cove Ministries: Non-denominational Christian conference and retreat center on the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland offering lodging, dining, and recreation for church retreats, family camps, and conferences. Highly comparable operating model to Heartland with waterfront acreage, group lodging, and faith-based programming.
• YMCA Trout Lodge & Camp Lakewood: Large YMCA family resort and conference center in the Missouri Ozarks offering lodging, dining, recreation, family camps, and corporate retreats across thousands of acres. Comparable to Heartland in multi-acre lodging-plus-recreation venue with family programming, group retreats, and corporate team-building.
• Relevant Conference Center (RCC Ministries): Faith-based conference and retreat center in Reedley, California hosting church retreats, youth camps, and family camps with lodging, dining, and recreation. Comparable small-to-mid-size nonprofit retreat operation focused on ministry groups similar to Heartland.

Emerging players

• Tautphaus Park Zoo / Idaho Falls Parks (outdoor education comparator): Note: better peer is general outdoor education and outdoor school operators like Nature's Classroom and Outdoor Education Centers that partner with schools for standards-aligned programs. Cited as an adjacent comparator for Heartland Outdoor School's school-group business rather than a direct retreat competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Heartlandcrc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/heartland-conference-retreat-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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