Dogwood Acres

What Dogwood Acres does

Dogwood Acres is a non-profit camp and retreat center operating a 457-acre property at 3320 Harmony Road in Chipley, Florida, owned and supported by the Presbytery of Florida as its outdoor ministry. The organization serves individuals and groups seeking faith-based retreat, fellowship, and outdoor recreation in a natural setting, with primary customers being Presbyterian-affiliated youth, families, and church groups in the Southeastern United States, alongside secondary usage by schools, civic clubs, non-profits, and business groups renting the facilities.

The core offering is segmented into summer camp programs for children and youth in grades 2-12 — Intro Camp, Discovery Camp, Adventure Camp, High School Week, and a Resource Staff leadership program — together with year-round youth and adult retreats (Spiritfest, Dogwood Youth Conference, Pause: Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat, Men's Retreat) and rental of on-site facilities including ten climate-controlled cabins, Monroe Lodge, Koinonia Building, Bearss Building, Dining Hall, McGehee Chapel, Outdoor Amphitheater, and tent platforms. Outdoor amenities comprise seven miles of hiking trails, a swimming and canoeing lake, a low-ropes challenge course, archery and slingshot ranges, and other recreational spaces. The technology stack is non-proprietary, relying on CampBrain for online registration and donations.

The business model combines earned income with contributed income. Summer camp tuition uses a tiered pricing structure (Tier 1 subsidized, Tier 2 cost-recovery, plus scholarships), retreat rentals are priced per booking, and donations — including annual fund and designated scholarship contributions — supplement earned revenue. Distribution is direct: website and CampBrain registration portals, phone, email, and the Presbytery of Florida referral channel. The organization is supported by a small core staff of approximately 1-10, supplemented by seasonal hires and volunteers.

Name

Dogwood Acres

Legal name

Dogwood Acres

Website

https://dogwoodacres.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dogwood Acres is a non-profit 457-acre camp and retreat center in Chipley, Florida, operated by the Presbytery of Florida. It runs summer camps for grades 2-12 and rents retreat facilities and runs youth/adult retreats for Presbyterian churches and other groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Camp and Retreat Services

NAICS

RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (7212), Religious Organizations (8131), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL), Wilderness & Backcountry Lodges (Remote/Off-Grid) (THAGAIAB), Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning) (THAAAOAA)

Keywords

• Summer camp programs
• Youth retreat facilities
• Christian outdoor ministry
• Group retreat rentals
• Nonprofit camp center

Headquarters

HQ city

Chipley

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, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Tuition: Tiered pricing model for summer camp programs for children and youth in grades 2-12, with tiered pricing based on family ability to pay. Programs include Intro Camp, Discovery Camp, Adventure Camp, High School Week, and Resource Staff program.
2. Retreat Facility Rentals: Rental income from retreat facilities including cabins, Monroe Lodge, Koinonia Building, Bearss Building, Dining Hall, and outdoor spaces for churches, schools, civic clubs, non-profit organizations, and business groups.
3. Donations and Annual Fund: Unrestricted and designated donations from individuals, churches, and other groups to supplement earned income. Donations support program enhancement, scholarships, and facility maintenance.
4. Scholarship Contributions: Designated donations specifically for camper scholarships, ensuring no child is turned away due to financial hardship.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dogwood Acres operates a 457-acre outdoor ministry retreat center in Chipley, Florida, delivering tiered summer camp programs for children and youth in grades 2-12, scheduled youth and adult retreats, and year-round rental of retreat facilities (cabins, lodge, meeting buildings, dining hall, chapel, amphitheater, tent camping) to churches, schools, civic clubs, nonprofits, and business groups. The organization supplements earned income with donations and scholarships to support its Christian outdoor ministry mission.

Product overview

Dogwood Acres is a 457-acre outdoor ministry retreat center operated by the Presbytery of Florida offering summer camp programs for children and youth (grades 2-12) and year-round facility rentals for group retreats. Summer camp programs include Intro Camp (grades 2-3), Discovery Camp (grades 3-5), Adventure Camp (grades 6-8), High School Week (grades 9-12), and Resource Staff Program. Retreat offerings include youth retreats (Spiritfest, Dogwood Youth Conference), adult retreats (Yoga and Mindfulness, Men's Retreat), and facility rentals for churches, schools, civic clubs, and organizations. The facility includes climate-controlled cabins, meeting spaces, dining hall, chapel, amphitheater, and diverse outdoor recreational amenities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Intro Camp
• Discovery Camp Summer camp for campers entering 3rd-5th grades offering outdoor adventures, traditions, Bible studies, challenge course, archery, swimming, and campfires.
• Adventure Camp Summer camp for campers entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade featuring more challenging activities including hikes, canoeing, campfire meals, and faith exploration opportunities.
• High School Week Summer camp for campers entering 9th-12th grades featuring off-site canoe trips, leadership development, faith deepening, and age-appropriate excursions.
• Resource Staff Program Leadership development program for high school students who have completed 9th grade, designed to serve at camp while developing leadership skills through mentorship and activity assistance.
• Spiritfest A weekend retreat for Middle School Students (grades 6-8) featuring keynotes, worship, small groups, recreation, workshops, and fellowship in God's creation.
• Dogwood Youth Conference (DYC) A weekend retreat for Middle and High School Students offered in the Spring featuring keynotes, worship, small groups, recreation, and fellowship with lodging in cabins and meals provided.
• Pause: Yoga and Mindfulness Retreat Women's yoga and mindfulness retreat offering relaxation and spiritual renewal.
• Dogwood Men's Retreat Adult men's retreat offering fellowship and spiritual growth opportunities.
• Retreat Facility Rentals Year-round retreat facilities including ten climate-controlled cabins (up to 80 people), Monroe Lodge (sleeps 8), Koinonia Building (up to 75 people), Bearss Building (up to 24 people), Dining Hall (up to 96 people), McGehee Chapel (up to 70 people), Outdoor Amphitheater (100+ people), and tent camping area with 10 platforms.
• Outdoor Recreational Amenities Outdoor amenities including 7 miles of hiking trails, prayer labyrinth, swimming lake with canoes and fishing, large recreation field, low-ropes Challenge Course, basketball court, beach-style sand volleyball court, outdoor pavilions, archery range, and sling shot range.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center Association (PCCCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCCCA partnered with the Presbyterian Youth Workers Association, the Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network, and the Presbyterian Mission Agency's Office of Christian Formation to produce retreat curriculum modules for youth groups and older adult ministries using their sites.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Montreat Conference Center: Long-standing Presbyterian conference and retreat center in Montreat, NC with extensive lodging, meeting, and youth programming. Closest direct peer because it shares the same Presbyterian outdoor-ministry model and operates year-round retreats plus youth conferences analogous to Dogwood Acres' offerings.
• Kanuga Episcopal Conference Center: Episcopal camp and conference center in Hendersonville, NC offering summer camps, youth conferences, and group retreats across a multi-building lakeside campus. Directly comparable to Dogwood Acres in denominational affiliation, mixed retreat + youth-camp programming, and group facility rentals.
• Sky Ranch Christian Camps: Multi-site Christian camp operator offering summer camps, youth retreats, and group programming across multiple U.S. locations. Comparable faith-based camp and retreat business with similar tiered youth programming and group-rental offering.
• Calvin Crest Camp & Conference Center: Presbyterian camp and conference center in Northern California running summer youth camps and year-round group retreats. Comparable as a Presbyterian-affiliated multi-program outdoor ministry operating both camp sessions and facility rentals.
• Massanetta Springs Conference & Retreat Center: Presbyterian-affiliated conference center in the Shenandoah Valley, VA hosting youth retreats, summer camps, and adult conferences. Same Presbyterian outdoor-ministry identity and similar mix of summer camp plus year-round retreat rentals as Dogwood Acres.
• Geneva Point Center: Presbyterian conference center on Lake Winnipesaukee, NH offering summer youth camps, adult retreats, and group lodging. Mirrors Dogwood Acres in Presbyterian outdoor-ministry structure, lakefront amenities, and tiered summer camp + retreat model.
• Presbyterian Camps at Grier (Camp Grier): Presbyterian-affiliated camp and retreat center in North Carolina offering summer youth camps and year-round group retreats on a multi-hundred-acre property. Directly comparable as a Presbyterian outdoor ministry with camp sessions, retreat rentals, and challenge course programming.
• Lutheridge Ministries: ELCA Lutheran camp and conference center in Arden, NC running summer youth camps and year-round retreats. Closely comparable operating model (faith-based camp + retreat rentals, tiered cabin lodging) with similar Southeast U.S. geographic profile.
• Stony Point Center: Presbyterian conference and retreat center in Stony Point, NY hosting youth and adult retreats plus group facility use. Comparable denominational camp/retreat operating model and reliance on retreat rentals from churches and nonprofits.

Regional players

• Camp McDowell Environmental Center: Episcopal-affiliated camp and conference center in Alabama offering youth camps, environmental education, and group retreats in the Southeast. Comparable operating footprint and Southeastern geography but serves a different denominational network than Dogwood Acres' Presbyterian base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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