Winter Retreat

Celebrate the Winter Season in the beautiful Rocky Mountains!

Christmas and New Years are a wonderful time to experience meaningful spiritual teaching and the joy of the holidays at Spring Canyon. Winter Retreat takes place in three sessions, lasting several nights each, over both the Christmas and New Year holidays. Winter sports, such as snow tubing, sledding, downhill and cross country skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing, are unique elements of Spring Canyon’s WR. Nearby hot springs and cozy settings provide relaxing backdrops for this winter retreat.

During WR, your days will be open to explore the vast array of Colorado winter adventures, and evening programming will take place nightly in the rustic accommodations of Spring Canyon’s main lodge, Hartley Holmes. Each week will feature a different speaker and adults can expect dynamic seminars and small group sessions. Age-specific programs for children, youth, and teens provide lasting memories and exciting experiences for the whole family. Additional daily childcare may also be available.

Spring Canyon is located between Monarch and Copper Ski Mountains. You can engage most winter sports on our property, and guided activities are also available.

Winter Retreat 2024-25 Schedule

Winter Retreat 1

December 18 - December 23

Speaker: Colonel Dale Holland, USAF (Ret.) • Topic: "Joy in Obedience" • Guest Ambassador: Maj Joel and Pat Heath, USA (Ret.)

Winter Retreat 2

December 23 - December 28

Speaker: Chaplain (COL) Steve Peck, USA (Ret.) • Topic: "Rescue" • Guest Ambassador: Byron and Lisa Sims

Winter Retreat 3

December 29, 2024 - January 3, 2025

Speaker: CH(MAJ) Tom Strong, USA (Ret.) • Topic: "Bringing A Kingdom of God Mindset into Your Arenas of Life" • Guest Ambassador: Dr (COL) Luke and Karen Hofmann, USA, MD

2024 Winter Retreat Pricing

When special meals are required due to food allergies or medical concerns, we can provide chef consultation and meals specifically tailored to you for an additional cost of $25 per weekend or $50 per week.  When special meals are required, Spring Canyon must be notified two weeks in advance of your arrival. Please note that our kitchen contains wheat, eggs, dairy, peanuts, sesame, and other allergens, and we cannot guarantee non-contamination.

2-5 NIGHTS Winter Retreat (5 NIGHTS)
ADULTS/TEENS (13+) $127/night $635
YOUTH (6-12) $76/night $380
CHILD (3-5) $38/night $190
TODDLER (0-2) Free Free

Additional cost may be incurred for 1-night stays. Please note during your registration or let us know via email or phone if you will only be attending certain days of Winter Retreat at [email protected] or (719) 395-2328.

  • All rates are per person and include lodging, meals and program.

  • Rates do not include taxes.

  • Discounts are available for OCF Members.

  • The maximum any OCF family will pay for Winter Retreat is $3,333 for food, lodging, and program fees. This does not include taxes or items/activities purchased at the retreat center. This discount will be applied at check out. Note that a family per this policy is defined as any parent(s) with dependent children 20 years old and younger (i.e., the maximum rate does not apply to a 21-year old college student or a married 20 year old).  

Discounts

Be a Bringer or a Sender! Refer someone for Summer Celebration who has never attended Spring Canyon and you’ll both receive a discount. The first-time guest(s) will receive a 10% discount. A “Bringer” who attends with them will also receive a 10% discount. A “Sender” who refers them but can’t attend this summer will receive a 5% discount voucher good for any Spring Canyon program or retreat through January 2026. Not applicable to immediate family members. 

Other Discounts

The below discounts apply to OCF members who are presently serving in uniform (Active Duty, Reserves, or National Guard) or who are retired military.

  • 10%: OCF members who have never before attended an OCF Conference Center
  • 10%: Company grade discount (O1-O3)
  • 20%: Enlisted and military student discount (Enlisted Members, Midshipmen, Cadets and other Undergraduate College Students.)
  • 5%: Deployed service member discount (For families of currently deployed or recently-returned (within 6 months) service members.)
  • 10%: OCF Regional/Area Coordinators and Local Leaders Discount

There is a maximum of 25% discount when combining available discounts. A special program is available for widows of service members through OCF.

Deposit Policy

A non-refundable deposit is charged at the time of registration to secure your reservation. This advanced deposit allows us to meet early program expenses including speaker travel, seasonal staff salaries and teaching materials. This one-time deposit is applied toward your final bill and is not an additional fee.

Scholarship Policy

As a nonprofit, it is always our goal to provide modest rates for all of our guests. We know that traveling as a family can be expensive, and that cost can still be a deterrent for many of our families. Thanks to generous sponsors, discounts are available for families that qualify. Please call (719) 395-2328 to inquire.

Cancellation Policy

Reservations may be cancelled at any time. Cancellations made before 31 days prior to arrival will be eligible for a full refund minus the non-refundable deposit. If a cancellation occurs within 30 days of your stay, additional penalties may apply. If you are cancelling due to military orders, the non-refundable deposit and any subsequent payments will be returned in full.