A spiritual retreat
providing rest and play for
those doing the work of justice
in their daily lives
August 29- September 1, 2025
Camp de Benneville Pines
in the San Bernardino National Forest
We gather to balance the call to service with the needs of spirit. Our programming presumes an understanding of and ongoing commitment to the principles of anti-oppression and anti-racism, and takes place within an iterative, multi-faith community. With justice at its center, our camp provides a space for grounding and nourishment through rest and play.
Rest is revolutionary.
In a time when chaos mounts and relentless attacks aim to wear us down, rest and play are not luxuries — they are acts of resistance.
Camp Ground was created for those who already know how to do the hard, necessary work for their communities. It i a retreat for justice workers, healers, and organizers to tend to their own spirits — to nourish the soul behind the labor.
At Camp Ground, we gather in an iterative, multi-faith community rooted in anti-oppression and anti-racism. We offer space for rest, reflection, and joy so that those who move mountains for others can remember they, too, deserve to be held.
Here, we believe that soul-tending is not separate from justice work — it is the foundation that makes it sustainable.
Camp Ground is a restorative retreat.
Our days will include:
Gentle programming like mindfulness, creative workshops, and movement (yoga, stretching, walks).
Plenty of free time for naps, reflection, journaling, and hiking.
Evening community gatherings with music, storytelling, and laughter.
Nourishing meals made with love.
A technology-light environment — expect limited WiFi and many beautiful moments offline.
You’ll be welcomed into a community that values your wholeness, honors your spirit, and gives you permission to just be.
Registration - sliding scale: $350 - $450
Includes room & meals from dinner on the 29th
through brunch on the 1st
Application Deadline: July 15, 2025
Note: Registration is limited to maintain the intimate,
nourishing nature of the retreat. Financial aid is available.
Coordinators
G Williams (they/them), Dean
A seminarian at Starr King School for the Ministry, G brings a background in mental health advocacy, community organizing, and spiritual leadership. G’s work bridges the worlds of justice-making and soul-tending, creating spaces where everyone can breathe a little deeper.
Jonathan Quant (he/him), Dean
A leader in crisis intervention and mental health support, Jonathan has spent his career fostering safe, affirming spaces for LGBTQIA+ communities. His grounding presence helps Camp Ground be a place of deep trust and healing.
Rebecca Leigh (she/her), Dean
With roots in trauma advocacy, music, and event production, Rebecca weaves together the practical and the pastoral. Her gifts in hospitality, logistics, and community care ensure Camp Ground is as welcoming as it is restorative.