About Us

Good Earth Village is a year-round Christian camp, retreat center, and outdoor ministry located near Spring Valley, Minnesota, serving families, churches, schools, and organizations throughout southeastern Minnesota. Founded in 1969, the camp spans more than 500 acres of forests, prairies, streams, and scenic bluff country, providing a unique setting for faith formation, outdoor adventure, leadership development, and community building. Good Earth Village offers summer camps for children and youth, family programs, church retreats, educational experiences, community events, and group retreat opportunities. Guests can enjoy hiking trails, outdoor recreation, team-building activities, worship experiences, and comfortable lodging facilities designed for groups of all sizes. Rooted in Christian values, the organization's mission is to help people explore God in creation, grow faith in community, and engage the world as followers of Jesus.