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Retreat & Conference Center of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A.

A getaway...with room to think




Nestled in the rolling hills of Central Virginia, Hat Creek Retreat Center is surrounded by natural beauty and beautiful opportunities: Lake Shalom for swimming and boating, picnic pavilions, wooded trails and open fields for games, exploration or celebration.


Spacious meeting areas can be arranged for your needs. The Retreat Center features delicious food, appetizing menus and even gourmet meals upon request. Our dining room seats up to 80 people.


Comfortably appointed bedrooms and semiprivate baths house up to 38 overnight guests.

Rooms are handicapped accessible.
Hat Creek is a short drive from outside diversions and recreation including historic Appomattox and Patrick Henry's summer home.

Hat Creek golf course is minutes away with more courses and historic sites less than an hour away in Lynchburg.


Screened in porch with rocking chairs.
  • No distractions
  • Informal Beautiful settings for all seasons
  • Stay a few hours or a few days
  • Initiative/challenge & high ropes courses on site.
  • Center staff available to assist with planning your retreat.

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Hat Creek is within a few hours drive of several major cities and airports including Richmond, Roanoke, Norfolk, and Washington, D.C.

For more information and our rates, contact Tammy in the Presbytery office at (434) 845-1754 or toll-free at (888) 557-3257.

Hat Creek Camp and Retreat Center
7141 Hat Creek Rd.
Brookneal, VA 24528
hatcreek@lynchburg.net
(434) 376-5076