Beckwith Camp & Conference Center

Beckwith Camp & Conference Center is a peaceful waterfront venue on the shores of Weeks Bay in Fairhope, Alabama. Set across 82 acres of mature woodland, bayfront scenery and open green spaces, the centre provides a distinctive setting for conferences, retreats, workshops, family gatherings, weddings and other group occasions.

The venue accommodates groups of approximately 15 to 200 guests and offers a selection of flexible indoor and outdoor spaces. Meeting facilities include a large chapel suitable for up to 200 people, Bayfront meeting and reception areas, two Alves rooms and a smaller Cumming Conference room. Rooms can be arranged for presentations, classroom sessions, banquets, board meetings and breakout activities, with standard setups and audiovisual equipment included with meeting space bookings.

Beckwith also offers overnight accommodation in dormitories, bungalows, motel rooms, a cottage and tent camping areas. An on-site dining hall supports residential retreats and group programmes, while organisers can discuss meal arrangements for conferences and other bookings. The property includes covered porches, an outdoor recreation pavilion, lawns and waterfront areas that give guests space to relax and socialise between sessions.

For weddings, Beckwith provides several ceremony and reception options, including the Chapel of the Resurrection, the outdoor Byrne Chapel, the Holy Nativity Pavilion and the Bayfront Building. The setting can support different parts of a wedding weekend, from rehearsal dinners and ceremonies to receptions, brunches and post-wedding gatherings.

Organisers can also add a facilitated challenge course with low and high ropes elements, climbing activities, a zip line and team-based exercises. This makes Beckwith suitable for leadership retreats, company outings, school groups and team-building programmes as well as traditional conferences and celebrations. The centre’s staff work with organisers to plan the right combination of meeting space, accommodation, meals and activities for each group.