A weekend to breathe. Step away and go deeper.
Life moves fast. Westside's Deeper Retreat invites our church family to slow down together. Three days of worship, laughter, and renewal at the foot of the North Georgia mountains.
Why go? It's more than a getaway.
Grow Spiritually
Deep teaching from Dr. Kelly Kapic will invite us to rest in God's grace and rediscover the depth of His presence.
Connect Deeply
From morning coffee to late-night trivia, this is the best way to really get to know other Westsiders.
Find True Rest
Step outside the noise with no notification alerts and no traffic. Enjoy nature, good food, and space to breathe.
Cabins + Bunks
Comfortable cabins and lodges with modern amenities. Couples, singles, and families are each assigned appropriate lodging (details below).
Activities
Zip line • Ropes course • Mountain biking trails • Hiking trails • Pickleball • Basketball • Frisbee • Coffee shop • Family games • Bonfire night
Meals
Catered meals, snacks, and plenty of coffee included. Dietary needs? We’ll accommodate you.
Kids and Youth
Dedicated worship and fun programming for kids on Saturday, joint worship with adults Sunday morning.
Students will sit together during all sessions and join student small groups. The first 20 students to sign up will be able to stay in the student-specific cabin! Students will hear from the same speaker, so families can continue the conversation at home.
Schedule
Relaxed arrival, low key itinerary, plenty of opportunities for everyone to connect, and meaningful group worship experiences.
Friday
- 5:00p Check-in + Dinner
- 7:30p Orientation + Session 1
- 8:00p Trivia Night
- 9:00p Free time
Saturday
- 7:00a Toons + Tots
- 8:30a Breakfast
- 9:30a Session 2
- 12:00p Lunch
- 1:00p Free Time
- 4:00p Session 3
- 6:30p Dinner
- 8:00p Bonfire
Sunday
- 7:00a Toons + Tots
- 8:30a Breakfast
- 9:30a Full Worship Service
- 11:00a Clean + Depart
Dr. Kelly Kapic
Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College. We will explore how to find our true identity in Christ, embrace our humanity, and grow together in community.
Taylor Leonhardt
Songwriter and worship leader whose music invites honest faith and hope.
Who's the Retreat For?
Westsiders of every age, stage, and season.
Singles and Couples
Eager to build deeper community.
Families with children or teens
Wanting quality time outdoors.
Empty Nesters + Retirees
Ready to connect & engage with others.
Everything You Need to Know
We want you to arrive ready and relaxed, knowing exactly what to expect. Whether you’re wondering about housing, meals, kids’ programs, or what to pack, our FAQ covers the details that make the weekend smooth and enjoyable. There's no question too small, and we’re here to help you feel right at home before you even get to camp.
$200 per individual — includes lodging, meals, and all activities.
- 0-2yo's are free
- 3-11yo's are half price
- $100 for Saturday only attendees
- Scholarships are available; finances should never be a barrier.
Spotty. Download the camp map before arrival and enjoy the chance to unplug.
Adults without children in their 20s/30s (single or married) are separated by gender into bunk rooms.
Adults without kids above the age of 40 are in private rooms.
Families with some or all children under 4 will be in private rooms. If you are willing to share a private room with another family, please let us know, as this helps us maximize the number of beds used for the retreat.
Families whose children are all older than 4 are in shared bunk rooms divided by moms/daughters and dads/sons. The rooms are organized so that families are on the same hallway — and we have an "open door" policy so that moms and dads are able to be in the rooms at any time to help parent their children of the opposite gender. Families can request to share rooms with families you may know. Some families may be in private rooms depending on the number of registrants and available rooms.
If you or one of your family members requires special accommodations for medical or personal reasons, single parents, etc., we would love to help accommodate your needs.
Students 12yo-18yo will have a dedicated boys/girls students cabin. However, max occupancy is 20 students plus adult chaperones. The first 20 students to signup will have be able to join.
All meals provided. Bringing snacks is fine; alcohol is permitted on site but not provided.
Not at all! We design the weekend to help newcomers connect through shared meals, crews, and discussion groups.
Yes, to experience the full rhythm of the weekend.
Cancellations through Feb 1 receive a full refund.
- 2 nights lodging
- 5 meals + snacks + coffee
- Worship & teaching sessions
- Children’s programming
- All activities and materials
- Bible
- Notebook
- Casual clothes
- Pillow
- Jacket (& rain jacket)
- Towel & Toiletries
- Sheets or Sleeping Bag
- Closed-toe shoes / waterproof
- Insect repellant
- Reusable water bottle
- Bag for wet clothes
- Flashlight
- Games for Free Time
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