Alton Bay Christian Conference Center

What Alton Bay Christian Conference Center does

Alton Bay Christian Conference Center, operating today as the Alton Bay Christian Retreat Center, is a non-profit Christian hospitality organization and ministry of the Alton Bay Campmeeting Association (founded September 7, 1863; incorporated 1876). It operates a 67-acre lakeside campus on Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton Bay, New Hampshire, comprising 140+ private cottages, a historic 600-seat seasonal Tabernacle, a 150-seat year-round Chapel, dining facilities, a Youth Center, a 16-site campground with RV and tent sites, and Camp Advenchur's 15 rustic cabins. The organization delivers bundled overnight retreat experiences — lodging, buffet-style dining, meeting space, and recreational programming (water ski ministry, beach, sports courts, winter activities) — primarily to church groups, Christian organizations, families, and Christian schools.

Revenue is generated across multiple streams: per-night/per-week retreat accommodations ($99-119/night motel rooms; $595-715/week cottages; $40/night RV sites; $147/person weekend retreat packages with bundled lodging and meals), facility rentals (Tabernacle, Chapel, Youth Center, dining services), annual membership dues covering beach access and voting rights, charitable donations processed via Zeffy, and event-based fundraising such as the annual golf tournament. A cottage and RV marketplace on the website extends monetizable inventory by listing privately-owned units for rent or sale.

Distribution is direct-to-consumer: bookings are taken through altonbay.org, by phone (603-875-6161), or via personalized coordination by the on-site Retreat Coordinator. The digital stack is entirely commercial SaaS — Planning Center's Church Center app for member engagement and giving, Zeffy for donations and fee processing, JotForm for applications, Square for POS and gift cards at the on-site Sandbox. There is no proprietary technology; the organization does not disclose AI/ML capabilities. Day-to-day operations are led by Executive Director Jonathan Tymann, with governance provided by a board chaired by Matthew Beaudry. Strategic posture centers on preserving the historic, ministry-driven character of the property rather than pursuing scale expansion.

Name

Alton Bay Christian Conference Center

Legal name

Alton Bay Christian Retreat Center - A Ministry of the Alton Bay Campmeeting Association

Website

https://altonbay.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1863

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alton Bay Christian Conference Center (Alton Bay Christian Retreat Center) is a non-profit Christian retreat ministry operating a 67-acre lakeside campus on Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton Bay, NH, serving church groups, Christian organizations, families, and Christian schools with bundled lodging, dining, meeting, and recreation programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Retreat and Conference Center

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Campgrounds (721211), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Traditional Campgrounds (Tent & Mixed-Use) (THAMAJAB), Marina RV & Waterfront Campgrounds (THAMAJAH)

Keywords

• Christian retreat center
• Religious conference center
• Group lodging rentals
• Summer camp programs
• Corporate retreat facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Alton Bay

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retreat & Lodging Services: Revenue from hosting church retreats, youth groups, family gatherings, and ministry events with bundled lodging, meals, and meeting space packages. Individual cottage and RV rentals also generate income.
2. Facility Rentals: Rental income from various facilities including Tabernacle, Chapel, Youth Center, dining services, and private cottages for rent. Motel, campground, and RV sites generate per-night fees.
3. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing beach access, youth water ski program access, voting rights, and participation in community events.
4. Donations: Charitable donations through Zeffy platform supporting campground operations, water ski ministry, and college scholarship fund.
5. Events & Programs: Revenue from golf tournament entry fees, sponsorships, and special event registrations supporting youth ministries and scholarship programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alton Bay Christian Retreat Center operates a 67-acre lakeside campus on Lake Winnipesaukee in Alton Bay, NH, hosting Christian retreats, conferences, summer camp programs, and family gatherings. The core offering bundles overnight lodging (motel rooms, cottages, RV sites, tent camping, rustic cabins), full-service dining, meeting and worship facilities (historic 600-seat Tabernacle, 150-seat Chapel, Youth Center), and recreational amenities. The organization runs a year-round retreat ministry with a vibrant summer campmeeting season from late May through September.

Product overview

Alton Bay Christian Retreat Center operates as a multi-faceted Christian hospitality organization offering a unified portfolio of spiritual, lodging, and recreational services. The core offering centers on overnight retreat accommodations (motel, dorms, cottages, RV sites, tent camping, rustic cabins) paired with comprehensive dining services and meeting facilities (Tabernacle, Chapel, Youth Center, conference rooms). The organization delivers group retreat programs, summer camp experiences with worship services and Bible studies, and specialized ministries including water ski programs. A digital Church Center app (powered by Planning Center) enables community engagement. The retreat center also manages a marketplace for cottage and RV rentals within its 67-acre grounds overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Overnight Retreat Accommodations
• Meeting and Conference Facilities
• Dining Services
• Group Retreat Programs
• Summer Camp Programs
• Water Ski Ministry
• Annual Membership
• Cottage and RV Rental Marketplace
• Annual Golf Tournament

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wallowa Lake Bible Conference: Christian conference center at Wallowa Lake in northeastern Oregon, offering summer camp programs and year-round retreats. Comparable as a heritage lakeside Christian retreat center with bundled lodging, dining, recreation, and ministry programming for church groups and families.
• Montrose Bible Conference: Christian conference center in Montrose, Michigan, offering summer camp programs and year-round retreats for church groups and families. Comparable as a heritage Christian retreat and conference center with bundled lodging, dining, and programming for similar customer segments.
• Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center: Long-running Christian conference center in Mount Hermon, California, offering lodging, dining, summer camps, and retreat programming for churches and families. Comparable as a heritage non-profit Christian retreat center with a multi-decade operating history and similar bundled retreat offerings.
• Sandy Cove Ministries: Christian conference center in North East, Maryland, situated on the Chesapeake Bay. Offers lodging, dining, meeting space, summer programming, and retreats serving church groups, families, and youth. Directly comparable waterfront Christian retreat model with similar bundling of lodging, meals, and recreation.
• WinShape Retreat: Christian retreat and conference center founded by Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy in Mount Berry, Georgia. Provides lodging, meeting facilities, and youth/family programming for church groups. Comparable as a faith-based retreat center with bundled retreat packages and summer youth programming.
• Lake Ann Camp and Retreat Center: Year-round Christian camp and retreat center in Lake Ann, Michigan offering lodging, meeting facilities, summer camps, and retreat programming for churches and families. Directly comparable as a non-denominational lakeside Christian retreat center with similar lodging/dining/meeting bundling and summer camp programming model.
• Pine Cove: One of the largest Christian camp and retreat operators in the US, headquartered in Tyler, Texas, operating multiple residential camps and family retreat centers across multiple states. Comparable as a multi-site Christian camp and conference operator serving church groups, families, and youth with bundled lodging and programming.
• Ridgecrest Conference Center (LifeWay): Large Christian conference and retreat center in Ridgecrest, North Carolina, historically operated by LifeWay (now financially independent). Offers lodging, dining, meeting facilities, and summer programming similar to Alton Bay's bundled retreat model for church groups and families.
• Kanuga Christian Conference Center: Historic Episcopal conference center in Hendersonville, North Carolina, on a 1,400-acre campus with lodging, meeting facilities, summer camps, and year-round programming. Comparable multi-decade heritage Christian retreat serving church groups, youth, and families with similar bundle-of-services model.
• Forest Home Christian Conference Center: Christian conference and retreat center in Forest Falls, California, operating multiple camps and retreat facilities across Southern California. Comparable as a non-profit Christian retreat operator offering summer camps, family retreats, and conference services for church groups.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@altonbayretreat
• Facebookfacebook.com/altonbaychristianconferencecenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/abcrcofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alton-bay-camp-meeting-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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