About Us
A place set apart for God's glory
River Hills Retreat exists to be a blessing to our community and spiritual family — a beautiful space where people gather, celebrate, and grow.
Our Mission
A Retreat Owned by Christians & Used for God's Glory
We provide a beautiful space to be a blessing to our community and spiritual family — ideal for children’s events, retreats, day activities, family reunions, weddings, and community gatherings.
The Property
70 acres along the Locust Fork River
70 acres adjoining the Locust Fork River. A former golf course with cart paths, ponds, gazebo, barns, clubhouse/Event Hall, and a large Southern Colonial brick home called “The Big House.”
70 acres adjoining the Locust Fork River
Former golf course with cart paths, ponds & gazebo
Barns, clubhouse/Event Hall & the Big House
Our Team
Christian families serving together
River Hills Retreat is stewarded by Christian families who share a heart for hospitality and a vision for using this land for God's glory.
The Whites
The Hughes
Jeremiah and Melissa Hughes recently moved to Hayden, AL after Jeremiah retired from the Marine Corps. Jeremiah started a woodworking business and loves to run the cart paths and trails on the property. Melissa is a stay-at-home mom who homeschools their three children: Grace, Grider, and Greenley. They are fully dedicated to the RHR vision and are excited to be a part of it for years to come!
The Odoms
Darin and Amy Odom are originally from Woodstock, AL but have recently made Hayden their new home. Darin works for Valmont Industries in Birmingham. Amy is a stay-at-home wife and mother. They have 2 children, Braden and Seth. They chose to invest their time and money in RHR for the beauty of the property and the same vision that their fellow investors have. They hope that this beautiful piece of God's creation will bring much happiness to many people. Thank you for your interest and hope you will enjoy the river and hills as much as we do!
The Hancocks
Franke and Debbie Hancock are long-time residents of Blount County, Alabama. They have 3 children, Jessie, Shelby and Jake. As a family they have always appreciated the outdoors and Blount County has something special to offer with its beautiful rolling hills and free-flowing Locust Fork River. They are excited to be a part of the River Hills Retreat team.
The Swindles
Come see what God is doing here
Schedule a tour of River Hills Retreat and experience the peace of the river, hills, and gathering spaces for yourself.
