DaySpring has accommodations for 318 overnight guests. Check the Rates and Registration area for current prices. All of our buildings are air-conditioned.

Cottages:

We have six lovely cottages. Each has four rooms with two beds and a private bathroom. One bathroom in each cottage has been designed to be handicapped accessible. Each cottage has a spacious comfortably-furnished common room ideal for reading and quiet conversation or for small group meetings. The cottages accommodate up to 48 guests in private and semi-private rooms. The cottages are connected to Curry Hall via a well-lighted paved sidewalk.
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Guest Houses:

There are four guesthouses on campus with 23-private and semi-private rooms capable of accommodating 46-overnight guests. Each has comfortable family-style common areas. The guesthouses make ideal locations for small group meetings and family reunions.
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Hall House:

Hall House is a charming little cabin on the banks of the Manatee River. It belonged to the Hall family before they sold it and the property to DaySpring. The cabin has hardwood floors, a large stone fireplace, and a screened porch. The living room is ideal for small group meetings. The cabin has two bedrooms, one with a queen-sized bed, the other with two twins.
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Youth Cabins:

We have four youth cabins named Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Each has two spacious sleeping areas with separate shower and bathroom facilities. The sleeping areas are equipped with eight bunk beds. A large common room connects the rooms. It makes a great place to relax, gather for singing, watch videos or for meetings. The youth cabins accommodate up to 128 guests.
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Dorms:

There are six dormitory-style buildings capable of accommodating up to 16 guests each. The dorms connect to Curry Hall via a covered deck. There are two meeting rooms in the dorm complex as well as a lovely lounge equipped with comfortable couches and easy chairs, a fireplace, coffee and juice machines, a computer with Internet access, a VCR, and a popcorn machine. The dorms are also near the DaySpring Library where all guests can browse through hundreds of titles. The dorms accommodate up to 96 guests.

Meeting rooms:

DaySpring has a wide variety of formal and informal meeting spaces. Our largest meeting rooms, Pavilions A and B will accommodate up to 300 each, and can be set up in either theater or classroom style. Each has a sound system and other A/V equipment. There are nine formal meeting rooms on campus. Meetings may be conducted in the common areas of each residence. Meeting space is provided at no charge to groups booking overnight accommodations. There is a charge for additional meeting space.

Dining:

Meals are served buffet style in Curry Hall. Salad and fruit bars are available we well as fresh-baked cookies and ice cream. The hall seats up to 176 with additional seating for 48 on a screened porch overlooking a lovely pond. Under special circumstances and with prior arrangement, meals may be served in other areas of the campus. DaySpring has a well-deserved reputation for excellent food. Special diets are gladly accommodated with advanced notice.
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Worship

Worship services take place in a variety of locations. Both pavilions are equipped with sound systems, pianos and altars. Communion vessels and Prayer Books are also available. DaySpring will provide communion elements with prior arrangement.

St. Thomas Chapel was built in 1914 and moved to DaySpring in 1986. It is open for prayer and meditation 24 hours a day and is available to any group who wishes to conduct services there. The chapel has an organ, keyboard, Bibles and Prayer Books. It accommodates approximately 80 worshipers.
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Outdoor Chapel - The Outdoor Chapel overlooks a beautiful secluded estuary. It features a large stone altar flanked by several of the original stained glass windows from St. Thomas Chapel. The outdoor chapel accommodates approximately 100 worshipers seated on benches.
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