Plan your Retreat
From that first time you first reach out to us to the day you’re asking when you can come back, our promise is to work alongside you to make your next retreat an unforgettable experience. We proudly serve a wide range of nonprofit, religious, civic, and educational groups – from as small as 15 people all the way up to our maximum capacity of 135. We truly believe the groups we bring in are not just our guests, but partners in this work. Our team will work hard to provide warm hospitality, clean accommodations, and delicious meals – all we put you in charge of is the weather! 

Accommodations
Conveniently located on the edge of suburbia in western Washington, Pilgrim Firs is just an hour and half drive or scenic ferry ride from downtown Seattle. Nestled in a peaceful forest setting, we offer a range of accommodations – from cozy cabins to modern lodges – all equipped with tempurpedic mattresses for a restful night’s sleep. Bedding, pillows, and blankets are all provided. The Madson Dining Hall and first floor of South Lodge are wheelchair accessible. The site boasts several indoor meeting areas, abundant outdoor gathering spaces, and unique features like a contemplative labyrinth, the renowned LGBT Pride Garden, miles worth of hiking trails, tranquil meditation spots, and the stunning Lake Flora. Explore more of what our site has to offer by clicking the link below and start planning your retreat today! 

Food
Breaking bread and sharing in conversation is not only one of the best ways to forge connection – it’s also the backbone of a retreat. We pride ourselves on serving delicious, high-quality meals and desserts that keep you fueled for your adventures at camp. We serve our meals buffet-style, with a variety of options, so participants are able to self-select and always find something they truly want to eat. Our kitchen operates nut and shellfish-free while also striving to accommodate gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan, serious allergies, and any combination of those. Group leaders are responsible for collecting detailed information about dietary restrictions and relaying it to the camp office two weeks prior to arrival. No matter the dietary needs, we think every person ought to enjoy a quality meal. 

Pricing & Space Inquiry
Pilgrim Firs Camp & Retreat Center is available for use by not-for-profit organizations. Our rates are built around the number of nights stayed and the number of meals served – not the group, facilities used, or time of year. It’s our top priority to keep rates as fair and accessible as possible, with an additional discount offered to United Church of Christ churches and organizations. 

Let us know the number of nights you would like to stay and the number of meals you would like served, and we will provide you with a specific rate. Since many of our groups choose to return year-after-year, we often have limited available dates. Reach out to us with a little about your group, your anticipated number of participants, and how many nights you would like to stay for specific pricing and date options. We recommend locking in your date as soon as options are given. A refundable deposit of $250-$1000 is required, depending on group size. 

Frequently Asked Questions

We do not. We work exclusively with nonprofit, religious, civic, and educational organizations. We work to create lasting relationships and generally do not host “one off” events. 

Although outside food, snacks, and beverages are permitted, Pilgrim Firs includes meals with every stay. All housing spaces have a mini fridge and microwave should guests want to bring their own snacks or supplemental food. 

No pets are allowed at Pilgrim Firs. ADA-certified service animals are permitted with prior approval of the Director. 

If you are on Verizon, you’re in luck! We have a verizon cell tower onsite and have excellent 5G coverage. Our camp wifi (available in South Lodge and Madson) runs through Verizon 5G. If your campers are on a different network, well, they may be enjoying a more peaceful and disconnected time. 

Pilgrim Firs never serves or provides alcohol, but we do permit beer & wine use in moderation with prior written consent of the Director. Absolutely no alcohol use by or with minors under the age of twenty-one. 

We ask participants to park “Elsewhere”. We have an elsewhere parking lot at each end of our site. For larger events, we can convert the upper field area to an additional parking and RV space. Participants with serious mobility concerns are permitted to park at their cabin or housing space so long as they never impede the road (it is an emergency fire lane). 

Pilgrim Firs does not provide lifeguards for your event and all participants who engage in swimming or boating do so at their own risk and must submit a liability waiver: https://forms.gle/twHFdUnnTWtAfzG67 

We have you covered! Pilgrim Firs provides bed sheets, pillow with case, bath towel, washcloth, comforter, and blankets at no extra cost. Campers are responsible for making and stripping their own bed. 

Pilgrim Firs has a 15 person group minimum and a maximum capacity of 135. Groups with 80 or more participants will have exclusive use of the site. In order to accommodate smaller groups, we can host up to three groups on site at one time.  

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