
Christian Retreat Center
Life is Relationships
A Christian Training Center for Individuals, Couples & Families
Grow in Christ
Go deeper than simply knowing God's Word. Learn how to walk it out every day.
Strengthen Your Family
Discover biblical, practical ways to become a stronger spouse, parent and family.
Live Victoriously
Develop the tools, accountability and wisdom to move forward with confidence.
News from the Inn
Read Our Blog
Find out what's happening on our campus, and get tips for living victoriously.
Don't Just Get Through Life
Train to Reign
Strong families don't happen by accident. Train to Reign challenges individuals, couples and families to examine how they're living, strengthen their relationships and put biblical truth into practice. Through practical teaching, honest conversations, accountability and decades of real-world wisdom, you'll gain tools you can take home and use where they matter most. Because the real test isn't what happens while you're at The Inn. It's how you walk it out when you go home.
Step Into Something Real
Heroes of Today is not a camp. It's a wake-up call.
Leave "summer camp" behind - sign up for something that will challenge you mentally, physically and spiritually. If you're tired of just going through the motions—at school, at church, at life—this is for you. Stop scrolling and start living. It’s time to get off your app and step into something real. Meet a real God who wants all of you—and is calling you to something way bigger than comfort. Programs are available for high school and college age students.
CHURCH, FAMILY & PRIVATE RETREATS
Sometimes You Need a Reset
You don't have to be in crisis to recognize that there's room to grow. Step away from everyday distractions and create space to listen to the Lord, take an honest look at your life and relationships, and gain fresh perspective for what's ahead. Whether you come individually, as a couple, with your family or as a group, The Inn offers a place to slow down, grow deeper and return home ready to put what you've learned into practice.
Decades of Walking It Out
Faith Was Meant to Be Lived
You don't have to wait until something is wrong to grow stronger. For more than five decades, The Inn has challenged individuals, couples, families and young people to take an honest look at how they're living, deepen their walk with Christ and develop practical tools for the life waiting for them back home.
Victorious Living
We train believers to live victorious lives through biblical truth, experiential discipleship and family relationships.
Christian Leadership Training
We desire to see generations of leaders walking confidently in their calling and modeling Christ in their families and communities.
Real World Wisdom
Benefit from decades of experience helping people put biblical truth into practice through marriage, parenting, relationships, leadership and life.
What Does It Mean to Train to Reign?
Celebrating Our Beloved Co-Founder
Honoring Sally Fesperman
Sally Fesperman and her husband, Jay, opened The Inn of Last Resort in 1971. Together they spent their lives ministering to couples and families, bringing the Kingdom of God a little closer to earth.
Jay went on to glory in 1992, and Sally joined him on January 19, 2025, at the age of 98. She will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know her.
The Inn of Last Resort
(opens in a new tab)You don't have to wait until something is wrong to grow stronger. For more than five decades, The Inn has challenged individuals, couples, families and young people to take an honest look at how they're living and deepen their walk with Christ.
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Real Stories. Real Growth.
“This program was a life-changing experience for me. For several weeks, I learned how to serve, and through it all, I saw Christ’s face. I don’t think I’ve ever felt God’s presence more in my life than during this time. These programs challenged me physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually to not only become a stronger Christian, but to be a stronger person in today’s world.”
H.L.
Heroes Semester
“I have received so much personal attention in basic life skills and in-depth spiritual teaching – so many things I needed to know!”
M.K.
Connecticut
“I often hear how young people are craving to know the truth in life, the truth in love, the truth in their spiritual walk, etc. I have experienced firsthand the strong spiritual base The Inn builds to help give our young people the firm foundation they need to live in this world today. There is no program like this…anywhere. It is a blessing to give to this ministry and see God’s hand changing a generation.”


