Retreat Central was born in a Prius. Two like-minded, ambitious hospitality professionals were on a road trip scouting competition for their employer, Garrett Creek Ranch Executive Conference Center, when a phone call came from a prominent summer camp asking, "How do we increase our off season revenue, who should we call, how do we market ourselves, can you...HELP!?"

Debra Williams and Jaynie Schultz, founders of Retreat Central, quickly realized that the combination of their sales and marketing skills with a passion for summer camp could be a successful business model. A year's worth of market research proved the idea, and Retreat Central was created.

The concept is simple. We enhance the retreat revenue of camps by helping groups find affordable meeting locations across North America.

As the last camper drives away at the end of the summer, camp staffs are often left with these burning questions:

• How do we build our retreat business?
• How do we transform the camp to a retreat center?
• How do we market to different types of groups?
• How do we train our staff?
• How do we deepen relationships with our client base?

If you have ever asked the same questions, you are not alone. It is estimated that the target market for these retreats is over $90 billion annually. Retreat Central is here to help camps garner their share of that revenue.

Retreat Central supports the sales and marketing efforts of camps on a commission basis, so out-of-pocket costs to camps is minimized. Camp Services

We all know that the search for an ideal place to accomplish meeting goals can be arduous and frustrating. RC takes the pain out of the hunt by doing the legwork AT NO CHARGE for retreat groups. Featured Properties

Deb and Jaynie are taking over forty years combined experience working in the hospitality industry and cultivating it into a business that helps camps grow their retreat revenues. Retreat Central is a full service company that pairs camp properties with groups looking to not only host retreats, but to also offer the best possible retreat experience. Retreat Central was designed to allow camps and groups to take advantage of our services without a risk. We only succeed when our clients are satisfied.

Like the Prius where this journey began, Retreat Central is a hybrid. One of a kind. A combination of two otherwise known and familiar elements. Cost effective. Efficient. Powerful. Come along for the ride.

Developed by two seasoned hospitality professionals (and enthusiastic camp parents!), Retreat Central is a full service company that pairs camp properties with groups looking to host retreats. Because it is a commission-based business, groups take advantage of our services free of charge and camps engage risk free.

Debra Williams was the Director of Sales and Marketing for Garrett Creek Ranch Conference Center, a highly successful meeting venue near Dallas/Fort Worth. Over a five year period her successes include doubling the company’s revenue and increasing its exposure in new markets across the country. Before that she was the owner of two successful hospitality venues in Dallas, Texas.

Jaynie Schultz created Garrett Creek Ranch with her mother more than 20 years ago. She served as the founding Director of Sales and Marketing and is involved in many non-profit organizations and leadership development programs.

Ian Feibelman joins the Retreat Central team as the Northeast Regional Consultant. Having spent most of his adult life in the world of camp, Ian is a perfect connector of camps, clients and Retreat Central. While working as Director of Year-Round Sales and Operations at Pine Grove Day Camp in New Jersey, Ian developed a deep understanding of camps and how to help grow their profitability.

Jeremy Harlan joins Retreat Central as the Southwest Consultant. Jeremy brings a plethora of group sales and hospitality experience to the Retreat Central pool of talented conspirators. While working for over a decade as a Director of Sales and Marketing and as a General Manager in Austin, TX, Jeremy grew a distinct efficiency at identifying a group's particular needs and optimizing their event's success.

David Cegelski is the Program and Consulting Director of Retreat Central. David brings over 25 years of experience working in training and development with corporations, small companies and non-profit organizations.

Jennifer Bergman is a graduate of the University of Kansas with a degree in Strategic Communications. She is currently in the process of teaching the office the "Rock Chalk Chant". Jennifer began her career in event planning, but has since switched her career to plumbing. As the Kitchen Sink Coordinator, Jennifer has a monkey wrench in every aspect of Retreat Central. Except IT. She leaves all that to Billy.

Billy Pinson is the IT Director, Network Engineer, Web Developer and all around "fixer of things with buttons" for Retreat Central. Billy holds several Microsoft certifications including an MCSA in Systems / Network Administration. Billy has over eight years of success planning, administering, and supporting small to medium information systems.

Melissa Duchin is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and camp enthusiast, Melissa joins Retreat Central as the Director of Research. She has cultivated effective research strategies and analytical skills to re-invent how market research is applied in the retreat industry.