Mound Ridge Retreat and Mission Center

 

Mound Ridge Retreat and Mission Center is a hidden gem nestled in the Missouri Ozark countryside, overlooking the headwaters of the upper Meramec River. Mound Ridge is a place where it is easy to relax in

nature, a place where our spirits can be renewed and refreshed, a place where you can slow your pace and connect with the Triune God and with your friends and family.

Mound Ridge provides excellent hospitality with our many facilities and is a great weekend or vacation destination in all seasons.

We welcome families, day use, weddings, and groups of all kinds including mission/service groups year- round. During the summer we hold

various camps for ages 6-15. Through the “Children in Nature” fund we provide scholarships to summer campers from distressed/underserved nonmetropolitan and metropolitan middle income family groups with children.

St. Mark is involved with Mound Ridge in a variety of ways -- donations of accessible picnic tables from recycled lids, scholarships to the Children in Nature Crippen fund, and monetary grants. Last year, a native edible garden was planted in honor of Susan Talley. St. Mark members also help construct and maintain cabins.