CHURCH & MINISTRY RETREATS AT THE LODGE AT DOUGLAS LAKE

A Peaceful Smoky Mountain Lakefront Setting for Worship, Fellowship & Spiritual Renewal

The Lodge at Douglas Lake is a lakefront church retreat center in the Great Smoky Mountains, built for church retreats, ministry gatherings, youth weekends, leadership summits, worship retreats, men's and women's ministries, and small-group getaways. Set on a quiet 12-acre cove on Douglas Lake, this church retreat lodge in Tennessee gives your group the space, comfort, and inspiration to grow spiritually and connect deeply.

Whether your retreat centers on teaching, worship, rest, fellowship, or team building, our flexible spaces and peaceful lakefront setting make this large lodge rental a natural fit for meaningful ministry.

Check Availability for your church retreat dates or call (865) 446-0146 to start planning.

A Setting Designed for Spiritual Connection

Your group will enjoy a calm, distraction‑free environment with:

• Beautiful lake views in the summer and quiet, private woods in the winter

• Quiet walking trails ideal for prayer and reflection

• Multiple indoor and outdoor gathering spaces

• Wraparound decks

• A private cove with no through‑traffic

This tranquil setting helps groups slow down, reconnect, and focus on what matters most.

Retreat‑Ready Gathering Spaces

As a Smoky Mountain lodge with a meeting hall built for church groups, the Lodge features a spacious 1,200 sq ft meeting and activity room perfect for worship services, teaching sessions, devotionals, small-group discussions, and ministry workshops.

See if your dates are open—check Availability for your church retreat.

Included Amenities

• Large, sturdy worktables

• Comfortable seating

• Excellent task lighting

• Electrical outlets every 6 feet and extension cords

• Large TV for presentations, worship lyrics, or sermon videos

• Whiteboard 

• 10 additional folding tables

• 60 extra chairs

This room adapts easily for worship, Bible study, leadership training, youth activities, or fellowship meals.

Flexible Sleeping Arrangements for Groups

 With 8 bedrooms and space for up to 35 guests, this church retreat lodge sleeps your entire ministry group under one roof.

Perfect for:

• Youth group retreats
• Women's ministry retreat weekends
• Men's retreat gatherings
• Church staff retreat rentals
• Multi-family church groups

Semi‑handicapped accessible features ensure everyone feels welcome and comfortable.

A Kitchen Built for Fellowship Meals

Shared meals are a cornerstone of ministry retreats. Our gourmet kitchen includes:

• 3 stoves

• 2 dishwashers

• 3 refrigerators/freezers

• Full cookware, bakeware, utensils, and serving pieces

Prepare meals together, bring in a church cook team, or hire a caterer — the kitchen is designed to serve large groups with ease.

Spaces for Worship, Teaching & Fellowship

Your group will find plenty of places to gather:

• Large meeting hall

• Two living rooms

• Theater room for teaching videos or movie nights

• Multiple decks with seating

• Lakeside gathering areas

• Fire pit for evening worship or testimony time

Whether you need quiet corners for prayer or large spaces for worship, this lakefront church retreat center offers both.

Outdoor Activities for Youth & Adult Groups

Between sessions, enjoy:

Outdoor Fun

• Basketball

• Cornhole

• Private walking trail

• Lake access for swimming, fishing, or paddle‑boarding

• Peaceful decks for conversation and reflection

Indoor Fun

• Pool table

• Pac‑Man arcade

• Foosball

• Shuffleboard

• Board games and puzzles

• Theater room

As a lakefront lodge built for group retreats, the property's natural beauty encourages connection, rest, and fun.

Perfect for All Types of Church Retreats

• Youth retreats

• Men’s and women’s ministry weekends

• Leadership and staff retreats

• Worship team retreats

• Marriage retreats

• Small‑group getaways

• Prayer and discipleship weekends

• Family ministry retreats

• Multi‑church gatherings

As a private lodge rental for church leadership retreats and ministry teams alike, the Lodge has welcomed every kind of group, including youth groups, men's ministries, sewing and crafting retreats, fishing groups, paddle-boarding clubs, and more.

Rest, Renewal & Reflection

When it’s time to unwind, step outside and breathe in the mountain air. Enjoy:

• Three spacious decks overlooking Douglas Lake

• Peaceful walking trails

• Quiet spaces for journaling, prayer, or meditation

• Nearby Smoky Mountain attractions, including Pigeon Forge, Dollywood, and Gatlinburg if your group wants to explore

This Christian retreat lodging near Gatlinburg offers the perfect balance of nature, comfort, and spiritual refreshment.

Ready to Plan Your Church Retreat?

We'd love to host your ministry group at Douglas Lake. Check Availability for your dates, request a quote, or reach out with any questions—we're happy to help you plan every detail of your retreat.