Women's Retreat

A Place to Rest, Reconnect, and Rediscover Your Soul

Woman tend to carry more than the world sees on the surface. Between the demands of work, family, and the endless pace of daily life, it is easy to lose sight of your own needs, your own voice, and the deepest parts of who you are. A women's retreat is not a luxury. It is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give your soul and a true act of care for the life you are still becoming.

Heritage offers 200 acres of peaceful rural land in Georgia where women can finally set down what they have been carrying. Far from the noise of the world, this historic and sacred retreat destination invites you and your group to rest deeply, connect with like-minded women, and rediscover the clarity, peace, and joy that a busy life can quietly take away. Whether you are interested in a spiritual retreat, a leadership retreat, or a meaningful escape for a circle of friends, Heritage creates the space for something truly life-changing to unfold.

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Women's Retreat

A Setting That Stirs the Soul

There are places in this world that feel different the moment you arrive. Heritage is one of them. Set on 200 acres of Georgia nature, this retreat property invites women to slow down, explore the prayer gardens, walk the quiet trails, and simply be present in a way that everyday life rarely makes possible. Heritage has cultivated a culture of warmth and genuine welcome that every person who arrives can feel from the very first moment. The prayer gardens and walking paths invite guests into a practice of stillness and reflection that begins the moment they set foot on the grounds.

Rooted in Christian heritage and open to all women, Heritage welcomes every retreat with warmth, care, and deep intention. The Church of the Purification, dating to the late 1700s, and the surrounding historic grounds add a layer of history and spiritual depth that newer venues simply cannot offer.

Why Every Woman Deserves a Retreat

A women's retreat offers something that daily life rarely allows: dedicated time to rest and pour back into your body, your soul, and your spiritual practice. Research consistently shows that time spent away from the demands of routine reduces stress, restores emotional and physical health, and builds a renewed perspective that women carry into every area of their lives. More importantly, a retreat creates a space where women are free to be fully themselves, without roles, interruptions, or the expectations of a world that too often asks more than it gives back. It is, in every sense, a gift.

It is a gift to be here and a place designed to honor the unique journey of every woman who walks through its doors.

  • Restores inner peace, clarity, and a renewed perspective on life and purpose
  • Deepens spiritual growth through prayer, meditation, and sacred space
  • Builds authentic community and lasting bonds among like-minded women
  • Supports physical and emotional health through rest, movement, nature, and nourishing meals
  • Creates life-changing experiences that participants carry forward for years to come
Women's Retreat
Women's Retreat

What to Expect at Your Women's Retreat at Heritage

A typical women's retreat weekend at Heritage begins on Friday evening with check-in, a shared dinner, and a welcome that helps each person settle in and begin to transition away from the demands of daily life. From there, the retreat weekend unfolds in a natural rhythm, free time to explore the grounds, shared meals, and quiet evenings at the pond house or gathered around the fire pits. Sunday morning wraps up with a closing session and a relaxed departure. Women leave feeling rested, whole, and ready to return to the world, carrying with them an open heart and a soul that has been renewed.

Whether your retreat includes guided group activities, time for personal prayer, opportunities for reflection, or structured sessions for spiritual guidance, Heritage provides the flexibility and space to support your program. The property itself, from the historic church and sacred grounds to the surrounding landscape and pond, naturally becomes part of the retreat experience, offering a peaceful setting that encourages focus, quiet, and meaningful connection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of women's retreats does Heritage host?
Heritage hosts a wide range of women's retreats, including spiritual retreats,leadership retreats, silent retreats, church group weekends, empowering women's leadership gatherings, and personal renewal programs. Women interested in meditation and prayer as well as women interested in quiet rest and time spent in meaningful community with friends, will find Heritage an inspiring and welcoming retreat location. Whether your group prefers a structured retreat program or a more relaxed camp-style gathering, our team is here to help you build the right experience from start to finish.
Is Heritage only for Christian women's groups?
No. Heritage welcomes all women and women's groups. We ask that the use of our facilities aligns with our mission and honors Christian sensibilities, but participants from many backgrounds and traditions have gathered here and found the historic grounds a meaningful place to rest, reflect, and reconnect with God and with themselves. Church groups and secular women's organizations alike discover that Heritage meets every group with warmth, care, and genuine hospitality.
How many participants can Heritage accommodate for a women's retreat?
Heritage can accommodate up to 30 guests in private rooms, up to 52 with shared rooms, and up to 72 if sharing queen or king beds. The Great Room seats up to 120 guests at round tables, making it well-suited for large women's retreat gatherings, meditation sessions, shared meals, and programming that brings all participants together in one space.
What activities are available for women during the retreat?
Women can explore the prayer gardens and walking trails, fish at the stocked pond, gather around the fire pits, and take part in guided meditation or spiritual direction sessions. Groups interested in more active or creative programming can also organize group activities, movement workshops ande even wellness sessions for and memorable retreat experience. Heritage supports both contemplative and active retreat formats so that every participant can rest, move, and engage at her own pace and on her own terms.
Are meals included in women's retreat packages?
Yes. Heritage is the sole provider of meals for all guests. All meals from arrival through departure, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, are included in overnight packages, and outside food and beverage is not permitted in Pine Lodge. Our culinary team prepares seasonal buffet menus and collects dietary restrictions during registration to ensure that every participant is well nourished throughout her retreat.
5 Star in all areas, especially hospitality. The staff is incredible and the grounds are peaceful and prayerful means to walk a little closer with God. When you leave you're already thinking, when can I get back..
Mary O
Heritage provided our faculty and staff a wonderful retreat! What a beautiful, peaceful space! We loved our experience - the facilities, the hospitality, the amenities... we can't wait to come back next year for an overnight experience! Heritage is such a special place in general and for our Catholic history in Georgia!
Theresa B
What an awesome experience holding our retreat at the Heritage. The staff was friendly, and helpful. The food was fantastic. The cottages were spacious, comfortable and clean. Just an amazing place.
Theresa C

Sample Group Itinerary

Day 1

  • 3:00 pm Check-in
  • 5:00 pm Group Welcome or Opening Session
  • 6:00 pm Dinner
  • 7:00 pm Fellowship
  • 9:00 pm Quiet Hours

Day 2

  • 9:00 am Session or Mass
  • 10:00 am Session
  • 11:30 am Lunch
  • 1:00 pm Session
  • Afternoon Free Time or Prayer
  • 6:00 pm Dinner
  • 7:00 pm Fellowship
  • 9:00 pm Quiet Hours

Day 3

  • 9:00 am Session
  • 11:00 am Check-out

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Plan Your Women's Retreat at Heritage

We would love to welcome your group to Heritage. Whether you are organizing a spiritual retreat for your church community, a retreat for a group of friends, or an empowering women's getaway for a ministry team or organization, our team is here to help you plan every detail of your retreat. Reach out today to check availability, receive a custom proposal, and begin building a retreat experience that restores the soul and carries your women forward long after they return home.