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Christian Family Getaways in Virginia
Bring together the entire family for an evening or weekend of fun and memory-making at our Christian family retreat center in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Fun and Relaxing Family-Friendly Vacations
Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center (WCRC) offers getaway packages for families looking to spend a weekend away together – connecting, playing, and having fun.
When you’re ready to begin planning your family’s vacation retreat, connect with our team and we will help you with every detail. To get started:
- Request a quote.
- Confirm your dates (*must be within the next 30 days).
- Choose your package and options.
- Relax and enjoy your family getaway!
*Family Getaways can be scheduled up to one month in advance and are subject to availability. Family Getaways are designed for individual families and not family reunions. Please see our Family Reunions page for more information regarding reunions.
Amenities for All Your Family Getaway Needs
Comfortable Lodging
Whether you choose our Oakwood Lodge Hotel or our Cabin Village, each option at WCRC is designed with comfort in mind for your family. All of our rooms have heating and A/C, and our cabins have carpet and full-size mattresses.
Local Attractions
Because of our close proximity to nearby attractions, we can suggest seasonal recreational activities for your family’s interests. In the springtime, enjoy our Family Fun Day, spend the day at Busch Gardens, or explore Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown. During the Christmas season, enjoy our Christmas Around the Campfire event, visit Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade, or stop by Colonial Williamsburg’s Grand Illumination.
Plan your Colonial Williamsburg visit with detailed information here.
Recreation
Your kids will love the onsite activities including disc golf, spacious outdoor playgrounds, tennis courts, soccer fields, gaga ball pits, and an outdoor pool (open Memorial Day through Labor Day). If you are up for an adventure, you can hike or bike to the Learning Tree, our wetlands wildlife viewing area. Then end your day with a campfire at one of our many fire rings.
An Affordable Getaway Option for Christian Families
Prices below are for individuals and individual families only; NOT for groups or family reunions.
May be scheduled no earlier than 1 month in advance. Subject to availability- Oakwood Lodge Standard Room:
- Sleeps 4
- $69/night, additional room $49
- Oakwood Lodge Kitchenette Room
- Sleeps 2
- $69/night, additional room $49
- Oakwood Lodge Suite:
- Kitchenette Room plus a connecting Standard Room
- $118/night
- Cabin (linens not provided but available for rent)
- Sleeps 12
- $118/night
*Kitchenette cart: microwave, coffee maker, toaster, and fridge available on request.
A Vacation That Will Make the Kids Smile
We understand that this year has been a challenging one for many families.
Whether your crew is needing a getaway from the house or you want to give your children some sense of normalcy, the team at WCRC is happy to help. A family retreat or vacation in Virginia is the perfect opportunity to celebrate together, leave your worries behind, and focus on your family.
“We love taking our kids here. It’s the only pool that we go to! Everyone is so nice and everything is well maintained.”
– J. L., Google 5-Star Review
Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center4.5Based on 304 reviewsWilliamsburg Christian Retreat Center4.5Rae G.15:24 25 Sep 22Some friends planned a crafting retreat at this venue. I had not been there before but my roomie had many times over the past 20 years. We were on the…Jess B.19:14 04 May 22Was here for a retreat this weekend Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center pleasantly surprised me at every turn! The location is STUNNING. Accommodations…Kathleen D.03:21 10 Feb 22We enjoyed our month long stay in this quiet peaceful RV campground The staff members are all friendly and helpful. The grounds are extensive for walking. The retreat has a state campground feeling that we like: woodsy and nice separation between sites. The nearby famous colonial sites are only a half hour’s drive away.Gary G.13:21 08 Dec 19Great place for retreats!!Alfred S.22:32 19 Aug 19We where just recently there for a church retreat. What a wonderful place!!! Located in the middle of the forest like an oasis.Surely the holy spirit has one of his favorite locations there. We will indeed come back💓Danielle T.12:36 11 Jun 17This landscaping was beautiful and clean. Staff was nice and it was very spacious in the cabins. I absolutely loved our weekend stay here and I’m looking forward to our retreat here next year.Michael Stephen S.21:01 29 Apr 17Great place for a retreat! Nice facilities, great food, great staff !!Debbie Frushour S.16:44 13 Apr 17We had the very pleasant experience of finding this wonderful retreat that had a campground. We went this past weekend and couldn’t have been more thrilled with the quiet location. The staff is SO VERY NICE! We will be going many more times to visit with them. With 300 acres of beautiful trees and LOTS of activities. Truly a Blessed placed to enjoy some quiet time and enjoy nature.Tonya B.21:43 05 Jun 16We just went here for a martial arts retreat with savior martial arts and the food was great and rooms were clean, staff was always on top of things! Definitely will be returning for future events.Lynn M.00:57 23 Apr 16I recently went on a women’s retreat here with my daughter & our church (VCC). One of the best things I’ve ever been blessed to participate. Thank you!!Shunaic J.04:13 13 Aug 15I absolutely LOVE IT!!!!! tucked away from it all! Inviting atmosphere , my favorite part of the retreat center is the barn fire with the three wooden crosses!! What a awesome way to reflect on the goodness of Jesus (with s’mores)Next ReviewsPam Eason B.21:21 14 Feb 15Awesome place for a retreat!! I had the most amazing past 3 day’s! God is Good all the time God is Good!WCRC Provides Christian Families With a Place to:
Get away and focus on God.
Relax as a family and enjoy one another’s company.
Share joyful and memorable experiences together.
The Beautiful Grounds of WCRC
WCRC has 300 peaceful wooded acres on the Tidewater Peninsula in Southeastern Virginia and offers the best family retreats in the area.
It’s a peaceful oasis with canopied forests for hiking and open fields for games and gatherings. Beavers, deer, wild turkeys, and blue heron call WCRC home, allowing guests to experience God’s creation in all its splendor.
It’s close enough to be convenient – minutes off I-64, an hour from Virginia Beach and Richmond – yet far enough to get away – it’s a place where you can still see the stars at night. If you’re looking for Christian family retreats in Virginia, you’re in the right place.
Our Location
Conveniently located near Colonial Williamsburg & Busch Gardens in VA!
Our central location in the Mid-Atlantic makes it easy for families travel to Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center. We’re easily accessible from North Carolina, Maryland, Washington D.C., etc. because we’re only ~30 minutes from I-95 and 5 minutes from I-64.
Approximate Driving Times:
- Richmond, VA – :40
- Norfolk, VA – 1:05
- Virginia Beach – 1:10
- Washington, DC – 2:10
- Charlottesville, VA – 1:40
- Rocky Mount, NC – 2:20
- Harrisonburg, VA – 2:30
- Greenville, NC – 2:50
- Baltimore, MD – 2:50
- Durham, NC – 2:50
- Raleigh, NC – 3:00
- Winston-Salem, NC – 3:50
- North Carolina border – 1:30
- Maryland border – 1:30
- Delaware border – 3:10
- South Carolina border – 4:00
- Petersburg, VA – 1:00
- Fredericksburg, VA – 1:30
- Lynchburg, VA – 2:40
- Roanoke, VA – 3:20
- Fayetteville, NC – 3:20
- Greensboro, NC – 3:30
- Wilmington, NC – 4:10
- Philadelphia, PA – 4:10
So, whether you’re looking for a Williamsburg family resort, campground/RV park, or a retreat center near Richmond, VA; Northern Virginia; Washington D.C.; or Baltimore, MD, consider our Christian retreat and conference center.
Address: 9275 Barnes Road, Toano, VA 23168
GPS Coordinates: 37.419961, -76.843194Start making memories with your family today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bring together the entire family for an evening or weekend of fun and memory-making at our Christian family retreat center in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Families can fill their days with several different activities. Families can choose from outdoor activities, like swimming, boating, hiking, and fishing, and other activities that help encourage connection between family members. WCRC is the ideal place to get away from it all and relax as a family and enjoy one another’s company.
WCRC has 300 peaceful wooded acres on the Tidewater Peninsula in Southeastern Virginia and offers the best family retreats in the area.
- Comfortable Lodging – Whether you choose our Oakwood Lodge Hotel, one of our Cottages, or our Cabin Village, each option at WCRC is designed with comfort in mind for your family.
- Local Attractions – In the springtime, enjoy our Family Fun Day, spend the day at Busch Gardens, or explore Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown. During the Christmas season, enjoy our Christmas Around the Campfire event, visit Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade, or stop by Colonial Williamsburg’s Grand Illumination.
- Recreation – Your kids will love the onsite activities including disc golf, spacious outdoor playgrounds, tennis courts, soccer fields, gaga ball pits, and an outdoor pool (open Memorial Day through Labor Day).
- Oakwood Lodge Standard Room:
- Sleeps 4
- $59/night, additional room $39
- Oakwood Lodge Kitchenette Room
- Sleeps 2
- $59/night, additional room $39
- Oakwood Lodge Suite:
- Kitchenette Room plus a connecting Standard Room
- $98/night
- Cabin (linens not provided but available for rent)
- Sleeps 12
- $99/night
*May be scheduled no earlier than one month in advance. Subject to availability. Prices do not include applicable taxes.
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