Welcome to Canterbury Retreat and ConferenceCenter!
Canterbury Retreat and ConferenceCenter is a mission and ministry of
the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida.Canterbury is located in Oviedo,
a small town on the eastside of the greater Orlando
metropolitan area on State Road 434 (Alafaya Trail).
Our Retreat and ConferenceCenter is conveniently located
three miles north of the University
of Central Florida and just 20
minutes from downtown Orlando and OrlandoInternationalAirport.
As an added bonus, Canterbury is
within 40 miles of well known theme parks, Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea
World, Holy Land Experience, and a wide variety of water parks. The location of
our retreat and conference center provides the perfect environment for adventure
abroad, and relaxation and quiet reflection within.
With LakeGem
as its centerpiece, Canterbury
offers 46 comfortable and modern lodging rooms, six meeting rooms, and two
chapels.Meals are served buffet style
and are enjoyed in the dining room or on the outdoor dining deck—each
overlooking beautiful LakeGem.
Nestled on 48 wooded acres, Canterbury
provides a perfect and peaceful setting for groups or individuals.Outdoor recreational opportunities include a
ropes course (both high and low elements) and a one-mile nature trail with 10
exercise stations. Fun abounds on LakeGem with canoes, pedal boats and
kayaks.An indoor exercise room with
stationary bike, treadmill and free weights is also available.
Canterbury is a
perfect “Sanctuary of Hospitality” for your retreat, conference, church or
business meeting, family reunion or parties, and banquets. We also specialize
in weddings and receptions.Come and
experience the difference that Canterbury offers.