Awanita Valley Christian Rtrt

What Awanita Valley Christian Rtrt does

Awanita Valley Christian Retreat Center is a non-denominational Christian camp and retreat center located at 600 Gap Creek Road in Marietta, South Carolina. The organization is owned and operated by Look Up Christian Ministries (LUCM), a nonprofit foundation, and serves churches, Christian organizations, children, youth, and family groups from across the Southeastern United States. Its core offerings include custom group retreats with bunkbed-style lodging and meal service, a slate of programmed conferences (including the Apologetics Weekend "Unshaken," Teen Winter Weekend, and "Rooted: A Study on Rahab"), a Programmed Teen Summer Camp Session, and a newly introduced 12-month ministry internship program. Supporting amenities include outdoor recreation such as staff-led Hummer mountain-top rides, lake activities (zip line, paddle boats, kayaks), a 35-foot climbing wall, challenge courses, archery tag, disc golf, and hiking trails.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and sales-led, with prospective groups making inquiries by phone or email. Marketing is conducted organically through Facebook, Instagram, and the company website, targeting church leadership, youth pastors, and Christian organization coordinators. Revenue is generated primarily through per-person retreat fees (ranging from $157 for a 2-night off-season package to $427 for a 5-night summer package), summer camp registrations, programmed event registrations (e.g., $177 per person for Apologetics Weekend), and donations processed via PayPal under a "Partner with Us" program. The center maintains a lean core full-time staff of approximately ten personnel—led by Executive Director Brent Wood—supplemented by seasonal summer staff and interns drawn through its new internship pipeline.

Name

Awanita Valley Christian Rtrt

Legal name

Awanita Valley Christian Retreat

Website

https://awanita.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Awanita Valley Christian Retreat Center is a non-denominational Christian camp and retreat center in Marietta, South Carolina, serving churches, youth groups, and families across the Southeast with custom retreats, programmed conferences, and summer camps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Faith-based Retreat and Camp Hospitality

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG), Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

Keywords

• Christian retreat center
• Group retreat lodging
• Youth summer camp
• Faith based conferences
• Outdoor recreation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Marietta, SC

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retreat Fees: Per-person pricing for overnight retreats and conferences. Revenue generated from group bookings for custom retreats, programmed conferences, and multi-night stays. Pricing varies by season (winter/spring/fall vs summer) and length of stay.
2. Summer Camp Registrations: Revenue from summer camp programs for children, youth, and families. Multi-night camp sessions with programming included in the registration fee.
3. Programmed Event Registrations: Revenue from special programmed events such as Apologetics Weekends and themed conferences with set per-person pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Awanita Valley Christian Retreat Center provides overnight group retreat facilities and programming on a 600 Gap Creek Road site in Marietta, South Carolina, including bunk-style lodging, meal service, meeting space, and outdoor recreation such as lake activities, climbing wall, challenge course, Hummer mountain-top rides, and hiking. In addition to self-planned custom retreats priced per person per night, the center operates programmed Christian conferences (e.g., Apologetics Weekend, Teen Winter Weekend, Rooted), a programmed teen summer camp session, and a 12-month ministry internship program. The center is owned and operated by Look Up Christian Ministries.

Product overview

Awanita Valley is a non-denominational Christian camp and retreat center offering multiple engagement models: Custom Retreats for self-planned group events (pricing varies by season: Winter/Spring/Fall from $157 for 2 nights to $427 for 5 nights; Summer from $297 for 3 nights to $427 for 5 nights), and Programmed Events including Apologetics Weekend ($177/person), Teen Winter Weekend, and Rooted retreats. The center also operates a Programmed Teen Summer Camp Session (June 8-12, 2026) with teaching by Matt Densky, and a Year-Round Internship Program (August 2026 - August 2027). Supporting offerings include outdoor recreation activities (Hummer rides, lake activities, climbing wall, archery, hiking), on-site facilities with lodging and dining, and donation/partnership opportunities. The organization is owned by Look Up Christian Ministries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Retreats Year-round, self-planned group retreats at Awanita Valley providing bunk-style lodging, meals, and outdoor recreation for churches and Christian organizations. Pricing is per person per night, with seasonal and length-of-stay tiers ranging from $157 per person for a 2-night Winter/Spring/Fall package up to $427 per person for a 5-night Summer package.
• Apologetics Weekend: Unshaken A programmed Christian conference weekend priced at $177 per person, featuring teaching, conversation, worship, and community activities designed to build confidence in Christian faith.
• Teen Winter Weekend An annual programmed conference for middle and high school students featuring worship, small groups, and fun activities designed to help students feel known and connected.
• Rooted: A Study on Rahab A weekend retreat for middle and high school girls exploring themes of brokenness to belonging through worship, teaching, and community.
• Programmed Teen Summer Camp Session A fully programmed summer camp experience for teen groups including teaching sessions, worship, recreation, and mountaintop adventures, led by teacher Matt Densky.
• Year-Round Internship Program A 12-month ministry internship program with three phases: education and exploration, specialization with hands-on experience, and summer application. Includes cash stipend, housing, PTO, and meals.
• Facilities and Lodging Retreat center facilities including bunkbed-style lodging, dining services, and event spaces for groups, located at 600 Gap Creek Road, Marietta, SC 29661.
• Outdoor Recreation Program Staff-led outdoor recreation including Hummer mountain-top rides, lake activities (zip line, waterslide, paddle boats, kayaks), a 35-foot climbing wall, team-building challenge course, archery tag, gaga ball, disc golf, hiking trails, and bonfire pits.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Look Up Christian Ministries (LUCM)coreOthersLook Up Christian Ministries is the parent organization that owns and operates Awanita Valley Christian Retreat Center. As the overarching ministry, LUCM provides organizational oversight and support for the retreat center's operations and mission alignment.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center: A Methodist-affiliated conference and retreat center on Lake Junaluska, NC offering lodging, programmed conferences, and group retreats for churches — directly comparable Christian conference/retreat center in the western Carolinas.
• Montreat Conference Center: Presbyterian-affiliated mountain retreat and conference center in North Carolina hosting church groups, youth retreats, and programmed conferences — directly comparable Christian retreat center in the Southeast mountain region.
• Camp Bob Cooper: A South Carolina-based Christian summer camp operated by the South Carolina Baptist Convention, offering summer camp sessions and group retreats for churches — directly comparable Christian camp serving the same South Carolina/Southeast church market.
• Kanuga Conference Center: Episcopal-affiliated retreat and conference center in Hendersonville, NC offering lodging, programming, and recreation for church groups — directly comparable retreat center serving Christian organizations in the Southeast with similar mountain/lake setting.
• Camp Pinnacle: A Christian adventure camp in Hendersonville, NC offering summer camp sessions and retreat programming for church youth groups with mountain recreation — comparable faith-based camp/retreat operator in the Southeast with similar adventure activities.
• WinShape Retreat: A faith-based retreat center near Rome, GA operating under the WinShape Foundation, offering group retreats and programmed conferences for churches and Christian organizations — directly comparable retreat model in the Southeast serving Christian groups.
• South Mountain Christian Camp: A Christian summer camp and retreat facility in the Carolinas serving church youth groups and families with overnight lodging and programmed activities — comparable small-to-mid-sized Christian camp targeting similar Southeast church audience.
• Ridgecrest Conference Center (LifeWay): A large Christian conference and retreat center in North Carolina serving churches and ministries with lodging, meals, and programmed events — direct peer in faith-based group retreats in the Southeast with broader scale and brand recognition.
• Look Up Lodge: A sister property under the same parent organization (Look Up Christian Ministries), Look Up Lodge is a year-round Christian retreat center in Indiana offering group retreats, conferences, and outdoor recreation — directly comparable operating model, customer base, and programming mix.

Regional players

• Weslayan Woods Retreat Center: A smaller Christian retreat facility in the Southeast serving church groups with overnight lodging and meeting space — comparable small-scale Christian retreat model, though operating in a different sub-region of the Southeast.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/awanitavalley
• Instagraminstagram.com/awanitavalley
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/awanita-valley-christian-rtrt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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