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RETREAT DETAILS
WHO: This trip is for any college-aged or young adult person. You don’t have to be in college and you don’t have to be from Grace Evan, but you do have to be college-aged or a young adult.
WHAT: We’re headed to Destin, FL for a retreat where we’ll stay at a luxury beach house to kickoff the summer!
WHEN: Tuesday, May 19th, 2026—Saturday, May 23rd, 2026.
WHERE: Located in the heart of Florida’s beach scene right off the sand in Destin, “Villa Blanco” is a 3-story, 11 bedroom, 11 bath luxury beach house! Amenities include spaciously furnished floor plans, massive living and dining areas with ample lounging space, a full-size outdoor heated pool, multiple decks with incredible overlooks of the gulf and harbor, a 14-person theater room with theater seating and Bose surround sound, an extra-large outdoor hot tub, entertainment room complete with pool table and arcade games, a grand piano, and 11 bikes for cruising the area. This is a getaway you don’t want to miss out on!
WHY: Retreats are at the heartbeat of Grace Evan's college ministry. Trips like these are one of the greatest opportunities we have to do life together in an environment where you can experience Jesus and the life change he offers in the context of community.
COST: Registration is $200 per person. [We never want money to be the sole reason that keeps you from retreating with us—contact Parker if you want to discuss further.]
EXTRA $: Any meals you wish to have as you travel to and from the beach house will be your responsibility. Once we’ve arrived in Destin, breakfast snacks and sandwich lunches will be provided for you each day. We will plan to eat dinner out at least twice, so plan to bring money for those meals as well. Feel free to bring your own food and snacks.
WHAT TO PACK: Bible, notebook, pen, pillow, toiletries, clothing, appropriate swim attire, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, tennis-shoes/flip-flops/chacos, water bottle, and one nice fit for a fun night out.
LODGING: We’re staying at Five Star Gulf Rentals “Villa Blanco” beach house in Destin, FL. It’s located at 627 Gulf Shore Drive, Destin, FL 32541.
TRANSPORTATION: We will meet at Grace Evan in The Porch on the morning of Tuesday, May 19th. Three 15-passenger vans and a cargo van will transport us and our belongings to our destination. The address of the beach house is 627 Gulf Shore Drive, Destin FL 32541, and it is approixmately 7 hours and 15 minutes from Grace Evan.