Church Camps & Retreats at Scimitar Ridge Ranch
A peaceful, private retreat estate for church groups from 10 to 200+ in Anacortes, WA — just north of Seattle and at the gateway to the San Juan Islands.
Looking for A Peaceful Church Retreat in Washington?
Whether you're planning a weekend retreat for your church leadership team, a youth camp with 100+ students, a men’s or women’s retreat, or a full multi-day church camp, Scimitar Ridge Ranch gives your group the space, comfort, and privacy to focus on God and community. Fully renovated in 2022, no stone has been left unturned to make sure that your church group will have a comfortable, clean, and relaxing stay. Our estate sits on over 40 private acres surrounded by forest, Puget Sound views, scenic trails, and peaceful gathering spaces. Groups love the quiet atmosphere, the large-capacity lodging, and the mix of luxury amenities with rustic Northwest charm. There’s a space for everyone! Located just outside Anacortes, we're conveniently placed at the gateway to the San Juan Islands. Combine your event or stay with hiking, exploring local towns, ferry rides, Deception Pass, whale watching, and so much more! We're only 1.5 hours from Seattle and 2 hours from Vancouver, BC, a short drive yet far enough away to feel like a true getaway.
Our wide range of accommodations and indoor and outdoor meeting spaces have been built to specifically handle your event or vacation stay, whatever it may look like. We are able to host groups of 2 to 100+, ranging from modern rustic cabins to our elegant, 22,000 sq ft luxury lodge masterpiece.
Whether you're planning a wedding, family reunion, personal vacation, corporate retreat, charity event, bar mitzvah, church camp or retreat, quinciniera, or anything else, our full-time professional staff will fully ensure that your stay or event will have everything you need to be filled with wonderful memories.
If you need catering, ask us about our preferred vendors list, or feel free to bring your own qualified vendor.
Our wide range of accommodations and indoor and outdoor meeting spaces have been built to specifically handle your event or vacation stay, whatever it may look like. We are able to host groups of 2 to 100+, ranging from modern rustic cabins to our elegant, 22,000 sq ft luxury lodge masterpiece.
Whether you're planning a wedding, family reunion, personal vacation, corporate retreat, charity event, bar mitzvah, church camp or retreat, quinciniera, or anything else, our full-time professional staff will fully ensure that your stay or event will have everything you need to be filled with wonderful memories.
If you need catering, ask us about our preferred vendors list, or feel free to bring your own qualified vendor.
Churches Love Hosting Their Retreats and Camps at Scimitar
Space for 10 to 200 Overnight Guests
We offer flexible lodging that makes it easy to host groups of all sizes — from small prayer retreats to full church camps.
Overnight sleeping capacity: Roughly 200 guests
Overnight sleeping capacity: Roughly 200 guests
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Luxury Lodge — Sleeps 35
Beautiful suites, large group lounges, indoor pool, sauna, theater room, full kitchens, decks, and meeting spaces.
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Cabins — Sleep 2 to 15 each (Total of 50)
Cozy, comfortable cabins for families, leaders, youth volunteers, or smaller breakout groups.
The Ark — Sleeps 100
A massive red barn-style building perfect for youth camps, student ministries, and large retreat groups.
Need more beds? Our spaces are modular - ask us about additional overnight capacity.
Multiple Gathering Spaces for Worship, Teaching, & Fellowship
Depending on your booking, your group will have access to a variety of indoor and outdoor meeting areas, including:
• Worship-friendly indoor and outdoor spaces with beautiful views
• Outdoor decks and patios
• Indoor lounges for small groups
• Fire pit areas for evening devotionsLarge covered BBQ Pavilion and kitchen for bonfire, cooking meat, and log-style tables and benches for eating and lounging
• Scenic walkways and quiet corners for prayer
• Large fields for games and activities
• Commercial kitchens for meal prepCustom-crafted wood benches scattered throughout for quiet time alone
Churches are welcome to bring their own A/V equipment, or you can ask us about using ours.
• Worship-friendly indoor and outdoor spaces with beautiful views
• Outdoor decks and patios
• Indoor lounges for small groups
• Fire pit areas for evening devotionsLarge covered BBQ Pavilion and kitchen for bonfire, cooking meat, and log-style tables and benches for eating and lounging
• Scenic walkways and quiet corners for prayer
• Large fields for games and activities
• Commercial kitchens for meal prepCustom-crafted wood benches scattered throughout for quiet time alone
Churches are welcome to bring their own A/V equipment, or you can ask us about using ours.
Commercial Kitchens for Your Cooking Team
We have several fully equipped commercial kitchens available for your full use, but we do not have a cooking staff.
You’re welcome to bring your own:
• Cooking team
• Catering crew
• Meal volunteers
• Preferred vendors (or ask us for our vendor list!)
You have full control and freedom over menus and food preparation.
You’re welcome to bring your own:
• Cooking team
• Catering crew
• Meal volunteers
• Preferred vendors (or ask us for our vendor list!)
You have full control and freedom over menus and food preparation.
Safe, Family-Friendly, Youth-Friendly Environment
Our property is built for multi-generational ministry:
• Separate lodging for leadership teams and youth
• Indoor and outdoor recreation
• Trails, fields, playgrounds, BBQ pavilion
• Plenty of room for games, worship nights, breakout sessions, and mealtimes
• Photography is fully allowed and encouraged
We also observe quiet hours after 10 pm, keeping the atmosphere restful for everyone staying on-site..
• Separate lodging for leadership teams and youth
• Indoor and outdoor recreation
• Trails, fields, playgrounds, BBQ pavilion
• Plenty of room for games, worship nights, breakout sessions, and mealtimes
• Photography is fully allowed and encouraged
We also observe quiet hours after 10 pm, keeping the atmosphere restful for everyone staying on-site..
A Destination Church Camp Near You — But Still an Adventure
Scimitar Ridge Ranch is located in Anacortes, Washington — just 1.5 hours north of Seattle.
Your group can arrive two ways:
Your group can arrive two ways:
Easy Drive-In Access
Many groups simply drive straight to the estate through scenic Northwest landscapes, easily accessible from I-5!
Optional Ferry Adventure
For groups who want the full PNW experience, arriving by car ferry adds a memorable start to the retreat.
Kids, students, and adults alike love this — it instantly turns the trip into something special.
Kids, students, and adults alike love this — it instantly turns the trip into something special.
What Your Church Group Will Experience Here
Rest & Reconnection
Depending on your booking, we have many different options available:
• Indoor heated pool
• Sauna & hot tub
• Cozy gathering rooms
• Quiet reading and prayer spaces
• Peaceful forested areas for reflection
• Decks with sweeping mountain views
• Indoor heated pool
• Sauna & hot tub
• Cozy gathering rooms
• Quiet reading and prayer spaces
• Peaceful forested areas for reflection
• Decks with sweeping mountain views
Play, Fun & Fellowship
• Open fields for worship nights, group games, and team competitions
• Scenic trails for hikes, devotion walks, morning prayer
• Playgrounds for the kids and outdoor seating
• BBQ pavilion for big group meals, seminars, and worship nights
• Indoor spaces for board games, movie nights, talent shows, and more
• Scenic trails for hikes, devotion walks, morning prayer
• Playgrounds for the kids and outdoor seating
• BBQ pavilion for big group meals, seminars, and worship nights
• Indoor spaces for board games, movie nights, talent shows, and more
Worship & Teaching Spaces
Use our multiple indoor and outdoor gathering areas for:
• Open fields for worship nights, group games, and team competitions
• Scenic trails for hikes, devotion walks, morning prayer
• Playgrounds for the kids and outdoor seating
• BBQ pavilion for big group meals, seminars, and worship nights
• Indoor spaces for board games, movie nights, talent shows, and more
• Open fields for worship nights, group games, and team competitions
• Scenic trails for hikes, devotion walks, morning prayer
• Playgrounds for the kids and outdoor seating
• BBQ pavilion for big group meals, seminars, and worship nights
• Indoor spaces for board games, movie nights, talent shows, and more
Area Adventures Your Church Group Will Love
Your retreat doesn’t have to stay inside the estate. Anacortes and the surrounding region offer some of the best outdoor experiences in the Pacific Northwest.
Deception Pass State Park
Jaw-dropping views, beaches, bridges, forests, and unforgettable trails.
Whale Watching Tours
A favorite for youth, families, and adult ministries.
San Juan Islands
Take a ferry, explore historic towns, or spend a day adventuring on Orcas or Friday Harbor.
Downtown Anacortes
Coffee shops, bookstores, restaurants, shopping, boutiques, and waterfront views.
Local Wildlife & Nature Areas
Scenic drives, quiet walks, and easy-access viewpoints ideal for reflection or photography.
Single-Building & Partial-Property Rentals
Not every church group needs the full estate. We offer the flexibility to book specific buildings or sections of the property while still enjoying privacy, comfort, and plenty of room for your retreat schedule.
Below is a quick look at the spaces available and what they’re best suited for:
Below is a quick look at the spaces available and what they’re best suited for:
The Luxury Lodge — Sleeps 35
Best for: Leadership retreats, teaching sessions, pastoral getaways, worship teams, elder retreats, small-to-mid-size ministry groups.
Highlights:
• Multiple meeting rooms, indoor stage for seminars, & lounges for relaxation
• Recreation room with pool table, foosball, and large glass doors that open to the expansive deck with water views
• Indoor pool, sauna, & hot tub
• Several kitchens and dining areas
• Large deck with panoramic views
This is your quiet, comfortable hub for deeper teaching, planning, and intentional fellowship.
Highlights:
• Multiple meeting rooms, indoor stage for seminars, & lounges for relaxation
• Recreation room with pool table, foosball, and large glass doors that open to the expansive deck with water views
• Indoor pool, sauna, & hot tub
• Several kitchens and dining areas
• Large deck with panoramic views
This is your quiet, comfortable hub for deeper teaching, planning, and intentional fellowship.
The Ark — Sleeps 100
Best for: Youth camps, student ministries, large group retreats, worship nights, multi-church gatherings.
Highlights:
• Huge bunk-style sleeping capacity
• Wide-open interior layout, complete with large indoor gathering areas
• Commercial kitchen and large eating area to feed your group
• Excellent for high-energy groups and camp environments
This big red barn-style building is made for large, lively groups who need a central place to sleep, meet, worship, and gather.
Highlights:
• Huge bunk-style sleeping capacity
• Wide-open interior layout, complete with large indoor gathering areas
• Commercial kitchen and large eating area to feed your group
• Excellent for high-energy groups and camp environments
This big red barn-style building is made for large, lively groups who need a central place to sleep, meet, worship, and gather.
The Yellowstone Event Center — Seats 260+
Best for: Worship services, teaching sessions, conferences, revival nights, multi-session church camps.
Highlights:
• Massive timber-frame hall
• Designed for both worship and teaching
• Ideal central meeting point for large retreats
A stunning indoor gathering space suited for full-group sessions and high-capacity events.
Highlights:
• Massive timber-frame hall
• Designed for both worship and teaching
• Ideal central meeting point for large retreats
A stunning indoor gathering space suited for full-group sessions and high-capacity events.
BBQ Pavilion — Seats 50+
Best for: Group meals, camp cookouts, youth hangouts, casual services, evening fellowship.
Highlights:
• Covered picnic area
• Full-size kitchen
• Giant grill & smokers
• Easy place for leadership or kitchen teams to serve big groups
This is where your group can gather for meals, chatter, and downtime around delicious food.
Highlights:
• Covered picnic area
• Full-size kitchen
• Giant grill & smokers
• Easy place for leadership or kitchen teams to serve big groups
This is where your group can gather for meals, chatter, and downtime around delicious food.
Outdoor Gathering Areas — Flexible for All Group Sizes
Best for: Baptism celebrations, morning devotionals, prayer walks, worship under the trees, breakout activities.
Highlights:
• Scenic forested spaces
• Trails, fields, viewpoints, and peaceful corners
• Photogenic & versatile
Great for adding movement, nature, and quiet reflection into your schedule.
Highlights:
• Scenic forested spaces
• Trails, fields, viewpoints, and peaceful corners
• Photogenic & versatile
Great for adding movement, nature, and quiet reflection into your schedule.
Sample Ways Churches Use Scimitar Ridge Ranch
• Youth camps (50–200 students) • Leadership retreats • Women’s or men’s ministry weekends • Prayer or worship retreats • Family church camps • College ministry trips • Volunteer appreciation and staff retreats • Multi-church regional gatherings • Baptism celebrations • Small group weekends
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total sleeping capacity?
Approximately 200 overnight guests. Our spaces are modular - ask us about extra needed space!Depending on your booking, we have many different options available:
Are photography and videography allowed?
Yes — and encouraged. Capture as many memories as you’d like!pen fields for worship nights, group games, and team competitions
Can we bring our own A/V equipment?
Absolutely. You can also ask us about using on-site equipment.
Do you offer catering?
We do not provide cooking staff, but we have commercial kitchens for your team or vendors.
Are quiet hours enforced?
Quiet hours are encouraged to begin at 10 pm.
Ready to Plan Your Church Retreat?
Whether you're planning a weekend for 10 or a full church camp for 200+, Scimitar Ridge Ranch gives your group room to unplug, worship, learn, and grow — all in an unforgettable Pacific Northwest setting. Newly renovated in 2022, our property is fully equipped and modernized for your church group!
Let’s Start Planning
• Questions? We’re here to help
• Request Pricing
• Schedule a Tour
• Ask About Single-Building Rentals
We’ll help you build the perfect retreat, start to finish.
• Request Pricing
• Schedule a Tour
• Ask About Single-Building Rentals
We’ll help you build the perfect retreat, start to finish.
