Epworth By The Sea

Epworth By The Sea - A riverfront conference and retreat center with extensive meeting facilities and scenic views

Epworth By The Sea operates as a Methodist retreat and conference center on a 41 hectare riverside campus, featuring multiple lodging options, including Turner Lodge with 71 standard rooms, two 2-room suites, and balconies overlooking the Frederica River. The facility accommodates up to 1000 guests across six motels and 12 family apartments, with amenities like free campus-wide Wi-Fi, a seasonal outdoor pool, and fishing piers. Large meeting spaces include Jones Auditorium (seating 250) and Brown Center (seating up to 400), supported by breakout classrooms. A cafeteria-style dining hall serves homestyle meals, with catering available for events. Guests can explore nearby landmarks like Gascoigne Bluff (1 km) and the Arthur J. Moore Methodist Museum (0.5 km) or rent bikes to traverse St. Simons Island's 48.3 km trail network.

Pros

The riverfront campus provides scenic views of the Frederica River and Marshes of Glynn from multiple lodging balconies.

Extensive meeting and event facilities, including auditoriums seating up to 800, cater to large groups and conferences.

東A seasonal outdoor pool, pickleball courts, and fire pits offer year-round recreational options.

Proximity to Gascoigne Bluff Park and the Arthur J. Moore Methodist Museum enhances cultural and historical exploration.

Cons

The seasonal outdoor pool is unavailable outside summer months.

Some facilities, like the cafeteria, primarily operate when group bookings are present.