En Gedi Retreat is a free vacation and retreat home for pastors and missionaries. It is a 501 (c) 3 organization with the purpose of keeping pastors and missionaries “Rested, Refreshed, and Renewed” in their service to the Kingdom.
We Exist Because You Care!
Who is En Gedi for?
En Gedi Retreat is available to full time pastors and missionaries who need time alone with God, families and children are welcome.
What is "Open Use"?
At En Gedi Retreat,
"we provide the place and He provides the God."
There are no programs, schedules, counseling, or agendas. We trust that you know best how to spend your time with God, whether alone, just your spouse, or your whole family. Sleeping, hiking, skiing, watching movies, studying, mission planning, or just sitting and talking to God all sound like good ideas to us!
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Is it really free?
Yes!
En Gedi is available at no cost to those who use it. We raise finances in order to support the building process and upkeep so no pastor or missionary will be able to use the "I don't have enough money" excuse to not go on a vacation.
Any Questions?
We're sure we weren't able to answer all your important questions.
Please feel free to send us an e-mail or give us a call!
We are here to serve, and can be contacted at:
engedi@engediretreat.org
(719) 963-3983
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Want to book a retreat?
We are currently fully booked through December 2025.
We will begin accepting requests for January 2026 on May 1st, 2025, for Lead Pastors and Missionaries.
Need some practical advice, some encouragement, or maybe some candid honesty?
Check out these videos from En Gedi’s Founder, Carl Walker
Click on the Title below each video to watch the video.
Rest Guilt & Rest Fatigue
Planning & Anticipation of Rest
Experimentation To Stay Healthy
Ending a Busy Season
Was Jesus Any Less of a Rabbi
Serving From a Place of Overflow
Taking Bets on The Italian Boxer
Rest for God Power
Preventative Maintenance
Rest as a Part of Ministry
Danger Signs
