Getaways for Pastors
One of the main reasons pastors leave the ministry is stress. It is crucial to prioritize getting away from the daily demands of vocational ministry - for time alone with God to refresh your soul, together as a couple to focus on your marriage, or together as a family making memories. We hope this list will help you find an affordable, enjoyable vacation spot so you can rest and be renewed, ready to continue persevering in the work God has called you to.

Potter’s Ranch Wilderness Retreat
5194 Beaver Road
Union, Kentucky 41091
Located 35 miles south of Cincinnati, in a 440-acre wilderness setting near the Ohio River, Potter's Ranch exudes peace, tranquility, and natural beauty along the Gunpowder Creek which borders our ranch. The cabin sleeps 6. Fishing and hiking. Close to Creation Museum. Friday thru Saturday for pastors and family. Cost and Availability: Contact the above telephone number or email.
Lodge at Graceland Baptist Church
3600 Kamer Miller Road
New Albany, Indiana 47150
Graceland Baptist Church has a 3-story lodge with 6 bedrooms where pastors and missionaries with their families may stay. Each bedroom has a queen size bed, couch, dresser, and bathroom. There are no televisions in the lodge and no kitchen facilities. It is located on the church’s 80-acre campus just outside of Louisville, KY. Anyone wishing to seek counsel from one of the pastors from the church is encouraged to ask. To request a reservation at the lodge, call Teresa Bailey at the number above.
The Springs
8173 Davison Road
Oldenburg, Indiana 47036
PHONE: 765-309-1891
WEBSITE: https://www.thespringsindiana.org/
The Springs is located on 150 acres in the rolling hills of southeast Indiana, halfway between Indianapolis and Cincinnati. Each cabin has a living/dining room, kitchen, bathroom on the main level, two bedrooms, and a loft for office/sleeping. The cabins sleep up to six guests. Linens are furnished and kitchens are fully equipped. The individual cabins have no TV or phones. No pets or smoking. Guests have time to relax, read and communicate with each other and our Lord. Enjoy hiking, fishing, hot tub, gazebo, decks, and golf carts for exploring the acreage. Nearby is shopping in 19th-century Metamora, golf, and white-water rafting. The Springs operates on donations so any minister, missionary, or church worker may visit undeterred by cost.
Deer Ridge Ministries
3085 West Forest Road
Freeport, Illinois 61032
Providing the gift of five-day retreats for full-time pastors and spouses, Sunday evening thru Friday morning; a serene environment for rest, prayer, reflection, and fellowship; a beautiful 11-acre estate with spacious suites with private baths. All accommodations and meals are free for full-time pastors and missionaries and their spouses. Additionally, a long-term suite is available with counseling.
Camp Victory
363 Victory Circle
Samson, Alabama 36477
PHONE: 334-898-7948
WEBSITE: https://www.campvictoryal.org/
Offering retreat facilities for pastors, missionaries, and their families: “Where memories are made… where lives are changed.”