Cathedral Ridge Retreat & Conference Center

What Cathedral Ridge Retreat & Conference Center does

Cathedral Ridge Retreat & Conference Center is a nonprofit mountain retreat and conference center operating in Woodland Park, Colorado, approximately 40 minutes from Colorado Springs and two hours from Denver. It is owned and operated by the Episcopal Church in Colorado, functioning as a DBA of Episcopal Camp and Conference Ministries of Colorado (EIN 27-2343617). The center serves families, youth (elementary through high school), Episcopal ministry leaders, and external groups, offering family camps, youth summer camps, leadership retreats, and custom group retreats on a single campus in the Colorado Rockies.

The core product portfolio includes Family Camp (with Cultural, Pride, and Latino specialty tracks), Youth Camp (elementary, middle school, high school, and Creatives tracks in Choir, Art, and Robotics), Abound Retreats (subsidized 3-day/2-night gatherings for Episcopal ministry leaders), and custom retreat hosting. Accommodations comprise Lupine Lodge (22 private rooms with private bathrooms), Aster Cabin (28-person bunk lodging), Bluebell Cabin (32-person bunk lodging), Snowberry Cottage (10-person private retreat home), and a dining hall serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with adult, youth, child, and family pricing tiers. Pricing is unit-based or per-session: $150/room-night at Lupine, $60/person-night at the cabins, $570 per youth camper session, $460 per Creatives camper, and $75 per person for grant-subsidized specialty camps and Abound Retreats. Group retreats require a $500 deposit, with 50% due one month before the event and the balance on arrival.

The business model blends fee-for-service camp and lodging revenue with substantial donation and grant support. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through a website and CampBrain registration portal for camps and individual retreats, complemented by a sales-led motion for organizational retreats (custom quotes via [email protected]). Programming is marketed through the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado network, the organization's email newsletter, and word-of-mouth. Donations are processed via OnRealm, the Colorado Episcopal Foundation (stock and insurance gifts), and the annual Colorado Gives Day. The technology stack is intentionally lean: CampBrain for registration and seasonal hiring, OnRealm for donations, and Colorado Gives for annual fundraising. Operations are run by a six-person core staff plus seasonal summer hires, led by Vicar and Executive Director Rev. John S. Hill.

Name

Cathedral Ridge Retreat & Conference Center

Legal name

Episcopal Camp and Conference Ministries of Colorado

Website

https://cathedralridge.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cathedral Ridge is a nonprofit mountain retreat and conference center in Woodland Park, Colorado, owned and operated by the Episcopal Church in Colorado, serving families, youth, Episcopal ministry leaders, and external groups with camps, lodging, and dining.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Retreat and Conference Center

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Faith-based retreats
• Summer youth camps
• Religious conference center
• Family camp programs
• Episcopal ministry retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodland Park

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Camp and Retreat Programs: Revenue from summer youth camps, family camps, and specialized retreats including Multicultural Family Camp, Pride Family Camp, Latino Family Camp, Abound Retreats, and youth camp sessions for elementary, middle school, high school, and creatives.
2. Facility Rental and Lodging: Rental income from Lupine Lodge (22 private rooms), Aster Cabin (up to 28 guests), Bluebell Cabin (up to 32 guests), and Snowberry Cottage (up to 10 guests). Pricing varies by accommodation type and per-person vs per-room rates.
3. Food Service: Meal revenue from dining hall serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner to overnight guests and day visitors. Separate pricing tiers for adults/youth (12+), children (5-11), and children under 5 (free).
4. Donations and Charitable Giving: Donations accepted through direct giving, Colorado Gives Day (December), gifts of stock or insurance, employer matching, and planned giving through the Legacy Society. EIN 27-2343617.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cathedral Ridge is a nonprofit mountain retreat and conference center that delivers faith-based camp and retreat programming on a Colorado mountain campus. Its sellable offerings include Family Camp (multi-themed family retreats), Youth Camp (elementary, middle, high school, and Creatives tracks), Abound Retreats (Episcopal ministry leader gatherings), and custom group retreats, all bundled with on-site lodging (Lupine Lodge, Aster Cabin, Bluebell Cabin, Snowberry Cottage) and buffet or plated meals in the Sage Dining Hall.

Product overview

Cathedral Ridge is a retreat and conference center operated by the Episcopal Church in Colorado, offering a portfolio of faith-based camp and retreat programs. The core offerings include Family Camp (multi-themed family retreats), Youth Camp (summer camps across Elementary, Middle School, High School, and Creatives tracks), and Abound Retreats (ministry leader gatherings). Additionally, the center offers custom retreat hosting for external groups. Accommodations include Lupine Lodge (22 private rooms), Aster Cabin (28-person community lodging), Bluebell Cabin (32-person shared lodging), and Snowberry Cottage (10-person private retreat home), all paired with dining services in the Sage Dining Hall.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Family Camp Family-centered mountain retreat featuring hikes, crafts, ropes courses, worship, and s'mores, with themed tracks including Multicultural Family Camp, Pride Family Camp, and Latino Family Camp. Designed for families seeking faith-based mountain experiences together.
• Youth Camp Summer camp programs for youth including Elementary School Camp (rising 3rd-5th graders), Middle School Youth Camp (rising 6th-8th graders), High School Youth Camp (rising 9th-12th graders), and Creatives Youth Camp (rising 3rd-10th graders with Choir, Art, and Robotics tracks). Activities include hiking, horseback riding, ropes course, kayaking, whitewater rafting, and campfire programs.
• Abound Retreats Three-day, two-night gatherings for Episcopal ministry leaders in Colorado, including Care of Creation Leaders, Congregational Leaders, Children and Youth Leaders, Deacons, Justice Ministry Leaders, and LGBTQIA+ Leaders retreats. Participants stay in Lupine Lodge with shared meals in the Dining Hall. Subsidized at $75 per person through regional grants.
• Create or Host a Retreat Custom retreat hosting service for groups, clubs, companies, organizations, or communities combining lodging, meals, and meeting space. Organizations contact the team for custom quotes; $500 deposit secures dates, 50% due one month before retreat, balance on arrival.
• Lupine Lodge Premier accommodation with 22 private rooms, each with private bathroom, two queen beds, lounge areas, and central proximity to dining and meeting spaces. Ideal for families, adults, church groups, clergy gatherings, and women's/men's retreats. Priced at $150 per room per night.
• Aster Cabin Community-style cabin sleeping up to 28 guests in bunk-style arrangements with shared bathrooms. Ideal for youth camps, school groups, volunteer teams, and families wanting community lodging. Located near trails and outdoor areas. Priced at $60 per person per night.
• Bluebell Cabin Spacious shared cabin sleeping up to 32 guests in bunk-style arrangements with shared restrooms. Suitable for large youth retreats, summer camp sessions, multi-family groups, and school or club overnights. Priced at $60 per person per night.
• Snowberry Cottage Private retreat home sleeping up to 10 guests with living room, common space, private bedrooms, and small porch. Ideal for leadership teams, small group retreats, guest speakers, and families wanting privacy. Priced at $300 per night for one cottage.
• Sage Dining Hall Fresh, home-cooked meals served buffet-style or plated to overnight guests and day visitors. Accommodates vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dietary needs. Pricing tiers: Adults/Youth (12+) breakfast $12, lunch $16, dinner $20; Children (5-11) breakfast $7, lunch $8, dinner $11; Children under 5 free.

Quantifiable outcome

• Abound Retreats subsidized to $75 per person through regional grants, making ministry leadership development accessible
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CampBraincoreTechnology or IntegrationRegistration platform provider used for all camp and retreat signups. Handles participant registration, payment processing, medical/dietary information collection, and communication. Cathedral Ridge uses CampBrain for both registration and summer staff hiring.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sky Ranch: Colorado-based Christian camp and retreat organization operating summer youth camps, family camps, and group retreats with adventure activities; comparable faith-based programming, target audience, and Colorado Rocky Mountain geography.
• St. Benedict's Retreat Center: Faith-based retreat center offering individually-guided and group retreats with lodging and meals; comparable spiritual retreat model and faith-based hospitality operations, though in a different denomination.
• Kanuga: Episcopal retreat and conference center in Hendersonville, NC, offering summer camps, family programs, and ministry leader retreats; closely comparable Episcopal affiliation, programming mix, and retreat/conference model.
• Trout Lake Camps: Christian camp and retreat operation in Colorado serving youth, families, and church groups with summer camps and year-round retreats; comparable faith-based identity, programming, and Colorado Mountain West geography.
• Highlands Camp and Retreat Center: Colorado-based faith-based camp and retreat center offering summer youth camps, family retreats, and custom group retreats in a mountain setting; comparable programming mix, target segments, and Colorado location.
• La Foret Conference & Retreat Center: Episcopal Church-affiliated retreat and conference center near Colorado Springs, offering lodging, meeting space, and programming to church groups and families; highly comparable mission, denominational backing, and Colorado-region customer base.
• Geneva Glen Camp: Episcopal summer camp in Denver, Colorado, serving youth and families with horseback riding, hiking, and faith formation; directly comparable in Episcopal affiliation, summer camp programming, and Colorado Mountain West market.

Broad incumbents

• YMCA of the Rockies: Established Colorado Rockies family resort, conference, and retreat operator (Estes Park) with lodging, dining, and youth/family programming at much greater scale; comparable mountain location and broad retreat/conference offerings.

Regional players

• Beaver Ranch: Mountain retreat, campground, and event venue near Evergreen, Colorado, offering lodging, meeting space, and group retreats; comparable Colorado mountain setting and group retreat focus in a different Denver-area geography.
• T Bar M Ranch & Retreat Center: Faith-based retreat and camp facility outside San Antonio, TX, serving church groups, youth, and families with lodging, meals, and programming; comparable faith-based retreat model in a different regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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