“Whispering Winds is a special organization in that we maintain a unique balance between being a business, non-profit, and ministry. We humbly share that we are debt-free due to the dedicated support of our community and our partnerships with other non-profit organizations. Through the leadership of our Board of Directors, the tireless work of our staff and the support of our faithful friends, we continue to expand our ministry. And, of course, our focus daily is to bring more people to camp to experience God’s transforming love. With your prayers and support, we know our future is secure as God continues to powerfully impact the stories of those who step on our Holy Ground.”                  

Martin Rosales, Executive Director

Book Your Retreat!

We offer a diverse range of retreat experiences, including:

Confirmation Retreats • Men’s & Women’s Retreats• Non-profit Camps & Retreats

High School Kairos & Grade Retreats• Parish Ministry Retreats • 8th-Grade Retreats

Corporate & Leadership Retreats

Recreation

Whether You're Seeking Activities or Relaxation, We've Got You Covered

Lodging

Milner Lodge exterior with grassy hill and steps

 No  “roughing it” here…unless you want to! Our lodging options for up to 300 guests range from Deluxe Lodges, Dorm-style lodging, and tenting.

Meeting Spaces

Founders Hall interior during mass with people

We offer a wide variety of comfortable meeting spaces that can accommodate nearly any size of group.

In 2019, John Kirhoffer discovered Whispering Winds
Co-executive Producer of Survivor!

What Visitors Say

After nearly two decades of ministry work, I have been provided opportunities to speak, lead, and participate in Catholic retreats at various locations across the United States. Though the Lord can use the presence of those gathered in His name to bring forth light within the canyons of our hearts, of all the retreat centers I’ve visited, no place allows for such transformation to occur better than the facilities of Whispering Winds CCC. 

Patrick C. Rivera

Director of the Office for Young Adult Ministry, 2015-2022

The facilities are perfect for any size group and connecting to media for presentations and music is easy. Our team has used a number of other retreat locations over the years and Whispering Winds is the best location we have stayed.

Chip Pitkin

Point Loma Nazarene University

Every retreat, we are greeted with a gracious staff, beautiful facilities, and an environment that enriches the spiritual encounters and faith development of our parish’s young people.

Jeny Aquino

Corpus Christi Catholic Church

If you’re coming to Whispering Winds, you’re coming to a place where miracles happen, a camp that I’ve been blessed to participate in multiple times and watch people’s lives, young and old, get changed.  

Pat Clasby

St. Patrick Catholic Community of Carlsbad

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Whispering Winds is a 501(c)(3) NON-PROFIT, #95-3407343

There are a number of ways you can become more involved in supporting our efforts, including joining our monthly giving program, making a one-time donation, sending a child or family to camp with a scholarship, attending our annual gala, joining our board of directors, or volunteering your time and talent at the office or camp.