Retreats & Events

Luther Springs offers a variety of faith-filled program retreats that are held throughout the year.

A $50 deposit holds your spot.

Find your weekend away.

Fall through spring there's something for nearly everyone: quilting, building projects, a spa weekend, a men's weekend, a family Advent retreat, and weekends for kids and youth. Respite Retreat, Respite in the Wilderness and Making Disciples are made for pastors and church leaders.

Fall through spring there's something for nearly everyone: quilting, building projects, a spa weekend and a men's weekend. Respite Retreat, Respite in the Wilderness and Making Disciples are made for pastors and church leaders.

The Family Advent Retreat is a weekend for the whole family.

Trailblazers is a camp weekend for elementary kids, and ADVENTure Retreat is for middle and high school youth.

Who's coming?

When can you get away?

ADVENTure Retreat

Camp fun, an off-site adventure that changes every year, and the season of Advent.

6th–12th grade | 2 nights

November 13–⁠15, 2026 · November 12–⁠14, 2027

Two young campers in life jackets paddling a red canoe on the lake at Luther Springs

Trailblazers

A camp weekend of canoes, archery, crafts and a campfire. Come alone or with your church.

1st–5th grade | 2 nights

November 13–⁠15, 2026 · November 12–⁠14, 2027

Family Advent Retreat

An Advent weekend for families: cookie baking, crafts, cocoa and s'mores by the fire.

Adults & family | 2 nights

December 4–⁠6, 2026 · December 3–⁠5, 2027

Rows of stone benches facing the cross at the outdoor chapel at Luther Springs, the marsh and pines beyond

Respite in the Wilderness

NovusWay's gift to rostered ministers: rest, prayer and study before Lent.

Adults & family | 2 nights

January 12–⁠14

Two teens lean over the top of a tall wooden wall to pull a teammate up by the hands, a team challenge in the pines at Luther Springs

EQUIP High School Leadership

A weekend for high schoolers who are ready for more than the average youth event.

9th–12th grade | 2 nights

January 15–⁠17 · October 15–⁠17

A leader sits on the floor with a circle of middle schoolers and their Bibles, talking with her hands

Journey of Faith Confirmation

Bring your confirmation class and let us do the teaching. Individual campers are welcome too.

6th–8th grade | 2 nights

January 15–⁠17 · October 15–⁠17

Making Disciples

For people in faith formation ministry: an all-day intensive, workshops and rest.

Adults & family, Groups & churches | 3 nights

February 21–⁠24

Master Builders

A weekend of projects around Luther Springs, for people who like working with their hands.

Adults & family | 2 nights

February 26–⁠28

Young Adult/Campus Ministry Retreat

A weekend away for young adults: the lake, an outing, and talk about what comes next.

Adults & family | 2 nights

February 26–⁠28 · October 1–⁠3

Quilting Retreat

Your own table for the week, teachers on hand and a trip to a local quilt shop.

Adults & family | 4 nights

March 1–⁠5

A red canoe pulled up on the shore beside the covered dock on the lake at Luther Springs, under a clear blue sky

Respite Retreat (No Programming)

No speaker and no agenda: time away for rostered and congregational leaders.

Adults & family | 2 nights

4 sessions · March –⁠ November

God Spa

Facials, manicures and massages, alongside Bible study, music and quiet.

Adults & family | 2 nights

April 16–⁠18

Men’s Retreat

With Lutheran Men in Mission: team building, Bible study and the campfire.

Adults & family

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January 12–14	Tue – Thu

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February 21–24	Sun – Wed

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February 26–28	Fri – Sun

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February 26–28	Fri – Sun
October 1–3	Fri – Sun

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March 1–5	Mon – Fri

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March 2–4	Tue – Thu
May 18–20	Tue – Thu
September 21–23	Tue – Thu
November 2–4	Tue – Thu

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April 16–18	Fri – Sun

Dates coming soon

December 4–6, 2026	Fri – Sun
December 3–5, 2027	Fri – Sun

November 13–15, 2026	Fri – Sun
November 12–14, 2027	Fri – Sun

November 13–15, 2026	Fri – Sun
November 12–14, 2027	Fri – Sun

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January 15–17	Fri – Sun
October 15–17	Fri – Sun

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January 15–17	Fri – Sun
October 15–17	Fri – Sun