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January 2024 by Vince Sammons
Best place ever. 11/10 would
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December 2023 by Lynne L
First time at Sandy Cove and it did not disappoint! What a lovely location. The facilities were beautiful! This would be an outstanding location for so many functions. Spacious, well laid out, fantastic kitchen facilities, clean restrooms and overall areas, and just a beautiful location.
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October 2023 by Jessica Solak
Sandy Cove hosted a business networking event for us. The building was beautifully designed, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the conference room was gorgeous. It was a full-house and there was a great view of the water. They also provided pastries and drinks that were delicious. We were truly blessed and are grateful for their hospitality.
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September 2023 by Dave D.
It's a beautiful setting... just don't eat the mystery food.A retreat represents an escape from the crazy world we all exist in day-to-day and frequently offers participants workshops for self discovery or improvement, which this "escape" offered me.While not offering those who run this retreat center an excuse the group I was with visited in off season in the middle of the week. We apparently were the only people they had to feed and care for.That being said the never warm food went from not very good to inedible, which was reflected by all the nearly full plates of food piled in the garbage cans. Our welcoming dinner featured peas (canned), cold Mac and Cheese, odd colored chicken legs and an unidentifiable sausage, which I chose because it looked better than the chicken legs. Dessert was an odd colored mini angel food cake, which was a good reason to skip dessert. Breakfast was some pretty awful eggs, sausage soaked in water and grease, and biscuits; I did find a banana that was fresh. Lunch well let's say that there were a lot of people throwing away food. One bite of the Asian Noodles was all I could take, no one was choosing the tilapia, and I skipped the baked beans. The rice was ok once I added hot sauce. I made a really stupid mistake in trying like warm gumbo whose vile taste stayed in my mouth for more than an hour (only one spoonful). They put out some "turkey patties" I chose one and my friend said "what smells so burnt" as I sat down with my plate. Well it was the turkey pattie, which tasted like the burnt bottom of a cast iron pan not that I have ever tried that for a meal.I am writing this before the dinner offering but I already know that I will be going away from Sandy Cove for dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow (Good Morning Mexican at night and incredible crab for lunch both restaurants minutes away from the Sandy Cove dining area offering a true contrast between delicious food and inedible stuff.). Although we are all laughing that we want to see what is put out for people to try tonight. I did see some bagels this morning so breakfast tomorrow will be bagels and coffee before the conference ends. Did I mention this is a beautiful retreat center with an amazing view of the bay? The space that our group used for workshops worked ... nothing special. The opportunity to walk outside, breathe in fresh air, and enjoy the view was special. The room was accommodating although the TV remote didn't work (I really didn't come here to watch TV).Just DO NOT EAT THE FOOD ... especially the pinkish meat-like item on the salad bar that has bits of white mixed in with the pink. Not quite sure what it is but I would not advise anyone to try it. Those white specs I swear were moving. So, I will go home rested and satisfied with the workshops my group offered to me. I am going to go read outside along the bay and am looking forward to Mexican food at a real restaurant in town tonight and then lunch at a crab house tomorrow as I leave Sandy Cove.
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September 2023 by LaSha J.
My Church hosted a Womens retreat for the weekend. The rooms were clean. The beds were comfortable. The staff was professional. We enjoyed the outdoor pool and walking trails. Its a great place to get away to reflect, pray and rejuvenate. The food quality however is nothing like it used to be. Most of the main entrees seem.like institutional grade food..heat and serve. There was a nice salad bar, beverage and bread selection. The plus side is there are restaurants in the area nearby that deliver & there are small refrigerators in the rooms..so you have options.
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September 2023 by Gina Cook
Amazing place! I cannot wait to return next year.
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August 2023 by Joyce B.
Sandy Cove is absolutely beautiful! The staff is excellent and very accommodating! The view of the Chesapeake Bay is very relaxing. The rooms are immaculately clean! I'm ver impressed and will definitely return again and recommend toMy friends and church family! The dining staff are very nice, however the menu is limited! Fortunately, I don't come for the food, I enjoy the anointed atmosphere. Overall, I love this place.
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August 2023 by Shanta N
I stayed in a cabin for four days with my teens and it was the most relaxing vacation I've ever taken. The property is beautiful and the staff is friendly and professional. There were so many fun activities for my kids and me to do together, and so many quiet spaces to relax and do bible study or just hang out and talk. I had a great time and will come again next year.Safety: Private secluded property, felt very safe on the grounds.Walkability: Great walking path by the water. Easily walk from campground to main lodge and activities.Food & drinks: Great café with lots of coffee options. Hand dipped and soft serve ice cream on site.
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August 2023 by David Bellamy
In May, we attend our chuch weekend retreat. It's a beautiful place but it's apparent that they are optimizing for the absolute lowest cost of food and staff. At meals, the salad bar was pitiful and the one entree I could eat, baked tilapia, was overcooked and tasteless. The vegetables were listless. No other meal offered a main meal without meat. I had expected the choices to be limited so I brought hard-boiled eggs, tuna in a pouch, some protein bars and some apples and oranges (good thing I did--it's just about all I ate). The breakfast bar actually had canned fruit! There were no eggs--hard boiled or any other. My companions told me the bacon was inedible. The breakfast sandwiches were marginal. The one exception, we had an add-on tray for our meeting room (fresh fruit, and fresh-baked cookies) that was wonderful. Could that have been the same kitchen? The net result is that if the church tries to go there again, my family will probably opt out... and that's sad because the overall facility is great. It has been recently renovated, has comfortable accommodations, great meeting space and it was such a beautiful venue (not unlike eastern point). And we enjoyed hanging out with our church friends. Everything about Sandy Cove is great--except the food. What a shame! I would gladly pay more for better food.Rooms: Simple, comfortable, clean and well furnished. Minifridge was great to have.Food & drinks: Horribly disapointing. It causes me to really consider if our church should find a different location.
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July 2023 by Christine Lockheart
When you are driving in and you see the Sandy Cove Ministries sign, follow the road to the left of the buildings to arrive at the office/check in area. The grounds are massive, beautiful and very peaceful.
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July 2023 by Lynnette Scharf
Sandy Cove was a great venue for a conference. Comfortable meeting and breakout rooms in a beautiful setting.
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July 2023 by Ed Egee
Beautiful location. Great staff. Lots of activities for the kids. Rooms were clean.I must mention that the food was very disappointing. Limited options, few fresh ingredients, terrible presentation. For what people pay, could be much better.Disc golf course, Gaga ball, and Pool tables were all favorites.If you want a quiet escape, this was nice one.
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July 2023 by Angie Scott
Was a blessed time..Didn't stay over this time, but last time was great!!All staff warm, forbear ing, compassionate, and loving.Was an honor to be there.Went for women's weekend and I heard wonderful preaching, had great fellowship, but was most blessed by how I saw staff members lovingly come beside guests and one another to serve and love the way He calls us to.Praises to you all for being the church and His body in this way. Blessings over your physical structure, future, and ministry you provide..Hallelujah!Thank you all
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July 2023 by DH Michaels
My friend and I were going there for over 25 years before he went home to His Lord and Savior. I have continued mostly going to the Classic weekend in July. Its where we get together and sing old Hymns to the Lord? The only thing that was a issue was the food? It was really bad last year and I hope it improves greatly this year? That is why the three stars. That is why people of old came; the Preaching, Accommodations and food.
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July 2023 by Robernette Smith
Sandy Cove continues to be the perfect place to be when reconnecting and strengthening my connection with God. I had a lovely time there, and it was great to meet new people that share the same journey. Staff is very helpful. The location is perfect. Prices are reasonable.