Mt. Gilead Christian Camp & Conference Center

Mt. Gilead Christian Camp & Conference Center is a distinctive retreat and conference destination set among the redwoods of Sebastopol, California. The centre welcomes churches, schools, ministries and other Christian organisations looking for a peaceful, well-equipped setting for overnight retreats, leadership gatherings, youth programmes, group conferences and faith-based events.

Organisers can reserve a choice of meeting spaces, ranging from intimate rooms for small discussions to larger venues suitable for several hundred guests. Facilities include chapels, meeting rooms, outdoor amphitheatres, covered tents, pavilions and dining areas, with audio-visual and sound equipment available in several spaces. The varied layout makes it possible to combine plenary sessions, workshops, worship, meals and outdoor activities within one site.

Accommodation is available across rustic cabins and more comfortable lodge-style buildings, with capacity for more than 325 guests. Groups can also arrange on-site food service, including meals prepared for different dietary requirements, snacks and outdoor dining in the surrounding woodland. The venue’s dedicated team supports groups throughout their stay, helping with planning and practical arrangements.

For organisers seeking more than a standard meeting venue, Mt. Gilead adds a broad programme of recreational opportunities. Guests can enjoy zip lines, a giant swing, climbing, archery, swimming, sports courts, hiking and team activities. This combination of meeting infrastructure, accommodation, catering, recreation and natural surroundings makes the centre well suited to multi-day retreats, youth camps, church conferences, leadership weekends and community gatherings.