In 1994, Florida Conference received a gift of the former Groveland Academy property. The 120-acre site is located in the central part of the state between Leesburg and Clermont.

The challenge was to make this facility an acceptable tool for the Conference. During 1995 and 1996, this older academy campus was transformed into a new retreat facility and renamed Pine Lake Retreat. The existing buildings were fully remodeled. A new Chalet Village and RV Park was created, and a swimming pool, spa, and pavilion with a bathhouse were added.

Pine Lake, with its unique proximity to Central Florida and closer proximity to South Florida than Camp Kulaqua, provides for a small group retreat facility. This small group identity is sometimes lost in a large facility such as Camp Kulaqua. Some groups, such as health retreats, need a facility for extended time periods for 30-40 people. Scheduling these events would conflict with large groups that continually use Camp Kulaqua. Thus, a small group facility is available to the constituents of Florida Conference.

Pine Lake is a beautiful place with a unique, quiet atmosphere. We believe God is using this place, just as He has used Camp Kulaqua, to further the gospel and meet the needs of Florida Conference constituents.