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Glisson Retreat Facilities

We're glad you're considering Glisson for your upcoming retreat. Browse the gallery below to view our retreat facilities. Click on "Next" to begin the slideshow, or click "Album" for an overview of all facilities. Please contact us with any questions: (706) 864-6181

In keeping with the gold mining tradition of the Dahlonega area, our...

The interior includes wooden plank floors and ceilings. Wall-mounted light...

Interior of Village Cabin

Loding: Ivie Lodge

Ivie Lodge is our newest retreat lodge, offering dormitory-style,...

Ivie Lodge includes a large gathering room with a large stone fireplace...

Sparrowwood Lodge was renovated in 2009 with a new heating and A/C system...

For retreat groups, Sparrowwood Lodge offers air-conditioned,...

Each Sparrowwood room connects to another room by a shared bathroom.

Meeting Space: Bob Cagle Program Center

Constructed in 2003, the Bob Cagle Program Center is our most modern...

In keeping with our architecture reflecting the gold mining tradition of...

In addition, there are two smaller meeting rooms, a catering kitchen,...

Cane Creek Falls in Autumn

Originally built as an open-air structure, the Chapel is now heated for...

Built in 1950, the Chapel has long been the spiritual center of Camp...

The path of silence and surrounding benches offer a place for groups to...

Meeting Space: "Down Under", located on the bottom floor of the Dining...

Meeting Space: Squierrel's Nest is a smaller meeting space best suited for...

Meeting Space: The Holland Building is a large, heated gymnasium with a...

Activities: The Holland Building is also a good place for group...

Holland has a half court basketball court (2 goals) inside and one goal...

Activities: The Ball Field is centrally located in Camp and is big enough...

Activities: The Swofford Amphitheater at Lake Hale is a good location for...

Overlooking Lake Hale, the Amphitheater seats more than 200 campers during...

Activities: Kayaking on Lake Hale

Activities: The Dining Hall front porch can be used as a covered, outdoor...

Activities: Our new swimming center is open for retreat groups in April...

The swimming center features a diving board and solar heating to keep...

The swimming center also has a slide.

The Old Rec Hall is one of our older activity spaces, typically used in...

The Outpost: Wide view of the Outpost field, covered kitchen (middle) and...

One of four Outpost Adirondack shelters. Each shelter has two levels for...

The outdoor chapel is nestled next to a small creek that flows into Cane...

Challenge Course: The 50-ft. Alpine Tower offers numerous above-the-ground...

Challenge Course: The Giant's Ladder is a 25-foot, 2-person High Element.

Challenge Course: The High Y is another 25-foot, 2-person High Element.

Challenge Course: In 2010, Glisson added multiple new events to our...

Challenge Course: The 45-ft. Climbing Tower is a converted water tower...

Challenge Course: The 600-ft. Zipline allows two riders to zip down a...

Challenge Course: All Challenge Course activities are facilitated by...

Activities: The Archery Range offers retreat participants a chance to...

Activities: Hike one of the trails through Glisson's nearly 400 acres....

Activities: Off-site excursions. Call us to inquire about a Glisson-led...

Or ask about a day trip to kayak the Chestatee or Etowah rivers, or to...

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