I was only nine years old when I paid my first visit to Eastover with my church and family. This is a retreat center that offers its services to other churches or church gatherings such as men's and women's retreat, youth camping, church camping, or group conferences. Since my first visit, I've gone here almost annually or biannually especially when I was a teenager. I'd come here early in the summer for our Church's annual family camp and in the middle of the summer for Youth Camp when I was part of a youth group during High School. The last time I paid a visit here was nearly two weeks ago. I stayed here with the rest of my mom's church from Wednesday to Saturday. Like the rest of the church, we stayed in the "hotel" lodging area that's connected to the chapel. I've camped near the river once and stayed in the cabins a few times but their rooms are really nice. The water flow is constantly strong, there is always hot water, and the AC is strong as well. There's a gym area and pool near by but since this place is a retreat area open to multiple churches and community groups, it is customary for all groups to schedule the time they want to use the pool or gym. The church I went to cooked their own food in the chapel/communal room but I know that there's a cafeteria near by. There aren't refrigerators in the individual rooms so bring a cooler if you have to bring your own food. Rates depend on group and where you are staying (camp ground/hotel room/cabin) There are hiking trails too and plenty of room to do group activities. This camping facility is very clean and I think there's a reason why my parent's church keep coming back here yearly. Service is nonexistent here for most so keep that in mind. It's accessible because it's only an hour and a half away from the Hampton roads area (where I live) but whenever I'm here, I feel like I'm far away from everything. read more

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