Green Pastures serves the communities in West Central Illinois by providing Christian retreat facilities, recreational land, and camp programs that foster spiritual development. The campground provides a place for Christians to gather, grow, and encounter Jesus Christ together. Doris Groat and her husband Bud began the campground in 1978. They continued building and managing Green Pastures until t
hey retired in the summer of 2002. Since then, Cary and Sharon Coker have enthusiastically served as the center's caretakers. Green Pastures Retreat Center and the surrounding 41 acres, are owned by Green Pastures Christian Campground Incorporated. This organization is an independent 501 c 3 not for profit religious organization, which is administrated by a governing board and operated by camp hosts. Green Pastures primary purpose is to provide Christian retreat facilities where spiritual life can be nurtured and experienced. Christian and community groups may reserve the retreat center all through the year for seminars, conferences, camps, or other special events. Individuals and families may also utilize facilities for picnics, reunions, camping, and personal retreats. There is a fishing pond and several walking paths for you to enjoy anytime. Alcohol and fi****ms are prohibited. Each guest is expected to respect the primary purpose and encouraged to help keep the facility in good shape. Green Pastures is supported and enhanced through volunteer efforts and contributions from individuals and community organizations. All donations are tax deductible. Additional funding comes from program and facility fees.
