School, Church, Family Retreats

Navarre Beach offers a quiet and convenient location for family reunions, school and church retreats. No matter the makeup of your group or variety of interests, planning your next group trip to the real Florida will ensure that everyone comes away from it with nothing but great memories.

A variety of beach houses, townhouses and condominiums are available for rental on the island. Most require a three-night stay. Just over the bridge in Navarre are several hotels suitable for shorter stays including the newly opened Hampton Inn, Best Western (located on the Santa Rosa Sound) and the Days Inn (features a conference center). Family members with RVs, travel trailers and pop-up campers can choose from three RV resorts in Navarre including Emerald Beach RV Park, Navarre Beach Campground and Magnolia Beach Campground. For a complete list of accommodations, click here.

Group events can be held at area restaurants, picnic pavilions on the mainland or the beach, or in one of the many Gulf-view meeting rooms at one of the larger accommodations. Catering is offered by several local grocery stores and restaurants.

A variety of activities will keep everyone happy from bike rides, jet skis, sailboats, kite flying, surfing, spa visits, golfing, antique shopping and more.

If you’re looking for a “back to nature” experience, Adventures Unlimited offers a variety of lodging options for your group. The Schoolhouse Inn can be rented as a group cabin or individually. There are also private cabins as well as tent and RV spots available on site. Activities range from a challenge ropes course to kayaking, canoeing and tubing down the Coldwater Creek and Blackwater River. Catering is also available.

To give your group the true “Beaches to Rivers” experience, visit during the month of October. Every weekend in October, the area has scheduled countless art shows, concerts, group activities, antiquing, and festivals. To find out more about our Annual Beaches to Woodlands Tour, click here.

Those planning a family reunion or church/school retreat for the Summer should reserve space a year in advance. Thanksgiving and Easter are also popular times for family get-togethers. Please contact us for more information or assistance in planning your next getaway.