DaySpring Episcopal Center
The people of the Diocese of Southwest Florida have long enjoyed the charm and beauty of this beautiful piece of protected "old Florida" that we enjoy sharing with people of different faiths and backgrounds. Diocesan offices are located at the entrance to DaySpring at Diocesan House.
DaySpring, located along the Manatee River south of Tampa in Southwest Florida, offers guests an unparalleled opportunity to experience peace and tranquility and stunning natural beauty. DaySpring is a sacred place where spirits are renewed, refreshed and made ready to re-enter the world.
At DaySpring, this Sacred Place, we seek to build and maintain programs and practices for Leadership, Transformation and Spiritual Strength and Congregational Vitality.
We would love DaySpring to be your special place for a retreat, conference or camp. DaySpring is open to all persons who are seeking spiritual renewal and personal growth, regardless of denominational affiliation.
Come by for a tour; you can contact reservations at 941-776-1018.
- Visit the DaySpring Episcopal Conference Center website to see our program offerings, room options, and descriptions of facilities and offerings.
- Experience the DaySpring Summer Camp website to learn about our Diocesan youth camps.
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Diocesan staff at the new Diocesan Mission Control at DaySpring.
The newly renovated Pavilion building at DaySpring Episcopal Center.
Diocesan staff and first lunch in the newly renovated Pavilion B.
DaySpring News
Creation Care Retreat
March 25, 2022
PARRISH: “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was unaware of it.” – Genesis 28:16
An intimate group of scientists, Master Naturalists, scholars, priests, and avid gardeners came together to retreat in the serene and sacred space of DaySpring Episcopal Conference Center on March 8 and 9 for the annual Creation Care retreat.
New Executive Chef Joins DaySpring
February 24, 2022
PARRISH - DaySpring Episcopal Conference Center is pleased to announce Scott Mullen has joined the
DaySpring staff as Executive Chef and Food Services Director. In his role at DaySpring, Scott is responsible for the preparation and serving of all meals, managing the food service production, the purchase and inventory of food and supplies, and training and supervising the DaySpring food service staff.
Daring Way Retreat Set for April 23-25
March 01, 2021
PARRISH -This April 23-25, as part of its open registration adult programs, DaySpring Episcopal Center will offer a retreat titled The Daring Way, based on the work of Dr. Brene Brown.
Creation Care Lecture on Trees & The Bible Available
February 19, 2021
PARRISH - Dr. Matthew Sleeth, an emergency room physician turned writer and lecturer, spoke to a gathering of clergy and laity on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 as part of a yearly diocesan event highlighting Creation Care.
The Rev. Dr. Michael Battle at December Reconciliation Event
September 22, 2020
PARRISH - The Rev. Dr. Michael Battle, the Herbert Thompson Professor of Church and Society and Director of the Desmond Tutu Center at General Theological Seminary, will speak at the annual Reconciliation Series lecture and workshop of the Diocese of Southwest Florida, set for Dec. 5, 2020. This is an in-person event, limited to 40 participants.
Call for Reconciliation in Southwest Florida
December 01, 2020
PARRISH – The Diocese of Southwest Florida held a two-day online event in November entitled, 2020: Grace in the Year of Trials. The event, part of a series of events relating to race, featured clergy from across The Episcopal Church. The goal of the conversations was to offer viewers an ability to look beyond politics and find common ground around issues intensified by the pandemic, racism and our presidential election.
Sarasota County Community Foundation’s 2020 Giving Challenge from Noon to Noon on April 28, 29
April 20, 2020
Click HERE to Donate to DaySpring, April 28, 29
PARRISH - With the COVID-19 pandemic moving students to virtual classrooms for the remainder of the school year, the activity at the popular DaySpring ropes course has been minimal.
Faith Inspired Activism at April 23 Journey Conference
February 14, 2020
PARRISH - One of my favorite stories about Jesus occurs in the 6th chapter of Mark’s gospel. Jesus sends the 12 out in groups of two to do mission work, and when they come back and report on their missionary activities, he invites them to “come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while” because “they had no leisure even to eat.” (Mark 6:31ff)
