Grow spiritually. Connect with others. Find rest from busy lives. 

March 6-8, 2026

Life moves fast. Westside's Deeper Retreat invites our church body to slow down together. Three days of worship, laughter, and renewal at the foot of the North Georgia mountains. An experience for all ages and walks of life.

WHY GO?

Grow Spiritually 

Deep teaching from Dr. Kelly Kapic (Covenant College) will invite us to rest in God's grace and rediscover the depth of His presence.

Connect Deeply

From morning coffee to late-night trivia, this is the best way to really get to know other Westsiders.

Find True Rest

Step outside the noise with no notification alerts and no traffic. Enjoy nature, good food, and space to breathe.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Accommodations:

Comfortable cabins and lodges with modern amenities. Couples, singles, and families are each assigned appropriate lodging (details below).

Activities:
Zip line • Ropes course • Mountain biking trails • Hiking trails • Pickleball • Basketball • Frisbee • Coffee shop • Family games • Bonfire night

Food:
Catered meals, snacks, and plenty of coffee included. Dietary needs? We’ll accommodate you.

Kids + Youth:

Dedicated worship and fun programming for kids on Saturday, joint worship with adults Sunday morning.

EVERYONE CONTRIBUTES!

Each camper joins one volunteer crew. It's an easy way to serve and meet others. Here are the teams:

Coffee & Snacks
Keep everyone fueled and smiling

Inclusion Ministry
Partner with our families with disabilities

Kids
Partner with our kid's ministry

Medical
Support our nurse team

Outdoor Activities
Assist with recreation and free-time events

 Small Group Leader
Guide conversation and connection

Welcome & Cabin Leader
Help others feel at home from the moment they arrive

SCHEDULE

Friday

• 5:00p Check-in + Dinner
• 7:30p Orientation + Session 1
• 8:00p Trivia Night
• 9:00p Free time

Saturday

• 7:00a Toons + Tots 
• 8:30a Breakfast 
• 9:30a Session 2 + Small Groups
• 12:00p Lunch
• 1:00p Free Time
• 4:00p Session 3 + Small Groups
• 6:30p Dinner 
• 8:00p Bonfire + Night of Worship

Sunday

• 7:00a Toons + Tots
• 8:30a Breakfast
• 9:30a All-Church Worship Service
• 11:00a Cabin Clean + Departure

Dr. Kelly Kapic

Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College. We will explore how to find our true identity in Christ, embrace our humanity, and grow together in community.

Taylor Leonhardt

Songwriter and worship leader whose music invites honest faith and hope.

Cost

$200 per individual — includes lodging, meals, and all activities.

• 0-2yo's are free
• 3-11yo's are half price
• $100 for Saturday only adults & $50 for kids ages 3-11

Scholarships are available; finances should never be a barrier. To submit a request, please fill out this form.

Housing FAQs

Adults without children in their 20s/30s (single or married) are separated by gender into bunk rooms.

Adults without kids above the age of 40 are in private rooms.

Families with some or all children under 4 will be in private rooms. If you are willing to share a private room with another family, please let us know, as this helps us maximize the number of beds used for the retreat.

Families whose children are all older than 4 are in shared bunk rooms divided by moms/daughters and dads/sons. The rooms are organized so that families are on the same hallway — and we have an "open door" policy so that moms and dads are able to be in the rooms at any time to help parent their children of the opposite gender.

Families can request to share rooms with families you may know. Some families may be in private rooms depending on the number of registrants and available rooms.

If you or one of your family members requires special accommodations for medical or personal reasons, single parents, etc., we would love to help accommodate your needs.

Meals & Food Policy

All meals provided. Bringing snacks is fine; alcohol is permitted on site but not provided.

“Do I Have to Know People?”

Not at all! We design the weekend to help newcomers connect quickly—through shared meals, crews, and discussion groups.

Do I Have to Stay On Site?

Yes, to experience the full rhythm of the weekend.

Refund Policy

Cancellations through Feb 1 receive a full refund.

What's included?

✔ 2 nights lodging

✔ 5 meals + snacks + coffee

✔ Worship & teaching sessions

✔ Children’s programming

✔ All activities and materials