We're not made to do it all!
So often as women we can catch ourselves trying to play a game of balancing every responsibility: our marriages, kids, jobs, friendships--it's hard to manage all of those!
This tendency of ours to try and "manage" every little thing inspired the theme for Women's Retreat 2024:
This tendency of ours to try and "manage" every little thing inspired the theme for Women's Retreat 2024:
A simple calling: Love God, Love Others, and Live Abundantly.
There's no way to do everything well. So, let's narrow our focus to what God really calls us to do.
Schedule
Thursday, October 3rd
3:00pm Check-in
4:30pm Worship & Prayer
5:30pm Dinner
6:30-9:00pm Session #1
9:00pm Simple fun!
3:00pm Check-in
4:30pm Worship & Prayer
5:30pm Dinner
6:30-9:00pm Session #1
9:00pm Simple fun!
Friday, October 4th
7:30am Coffee & scones
7:30am Coffee & scones
10:00am Worship & Prayer
11:00am Brunch
12:00-2:30pm Session #2
2:30-4:30pm Free Time
4:30pm Worship & Prayer
5:30pm Dinner
6:30-9:00pm Session #3
9:00pm Pajama Party
11:00am Brunch
12:00-2:30pm Session #2
2:30-4:30pm Free Time
4:30pm Worship & Prayer
5:30pm Dinner
6:30-9:00pm Session #3
9:00pm Pajama Party
Saturday, October 5th
7:30am Coffee & scones
10:00am Worship & Prayer
11:00am Brunch
12:00pm Session #4
3:30pm Final Packing
4:00pm Dinner
7:30am Coffee & scones
10:00am Worship & Prayer
11:00am Brunch
12:00pm Session #4
3:30pm Final Packing
4:00pm Dinner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thursday night Optional?
The retreat schedule kicks off Thursday night and we’ve got an amazing time planned for you to engage with God’s Word and your sisters in Christ to gain insight into who He is, who you are and why it matters. So, Thursday isn’t just an optional day, it's an important day.
Can I commute to retreat instead of staying the night?
Commuters are able to drive up and join us for any or all of the retreat. They cost us the same from the retreat center, which means they only pay the flat cost of $105.
Are there scholarships available for the retreat?
We want you there and have scholarship funds available that meet most needs. So, let the Lord provide for you by calling the church office or emailing us to let us share your need.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
Clearwater Lodge will provide vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free meal options upon request. Please indicate your choice as you register.
Are kids allowed at Women's Retreat?
Nursing moms, you are are welcome to bring their infants under 4 months of age with you to retreat based on room availability. If you know of roommates who are open to sharing with you and your baby, please indicate them as a preferred roommate when you register.
The retreat schedule kicks off Thursday night and we’ve got an amazing time planned for you to engage with God’s Word and your sisters in Christ to gain insight into who He is, who you are and why it matters. So, Thursday isn’t just an optional day, it's an important day.
Can I commute to retreat instead of staying the night?
Commuters are able to drive up and join us for any or all of the retreat. They cost us the same from the retreat center, which means they only pay the flat cost of $105.
Are there scholarships available for the retreat?
We want you there and have scholarship funds available that meet most needs. So, let the Lord provide for you by calling the church office or emailing us to let us share your need.
What if I have dietary restrictions?
Clearwater Lodge will provide vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free meal options upon request. Please indicate your choice as you register.
Are kids allowed at Women's Retreat?
Nursing moms, you are are welcome to bring their infants under 4 months of age with you to retreat based on room availability. If you know of roommates who are open to sharing with you and your baby, please indicate them as a preferred roommate when you register.
Lodging
Prices below are the costs per person for staying in the rooms selected, but the price also includes the cost for food and other amenities provided during the weekend.
You are able to select your roommates during registration. Please decide your roommates prior to registration the best that you are able. Don't have a roommate pre-selected? No problem! Many ladies don't and we're happy to assign rooms.
You are able to select your roommates during registration. Please decide your roommates prior to registration the best that you are able. Don't have a roommate pre-selected? No problem! Many ladies don't and we're happy to assign rooms.
Double
$255 per person
Lakeside view with a small patio. Linens are provided and a private bathroom is in the room.
Ponderosa (5 to a room)
$200 per person
Linens are provided in this shared room of 5 as well as a bathroom is located in the room. These are within short walking distance from the main lodge.
Quad Room
$230 per person
Linens are provided and a private bathroom is located in the room. These rooms are attached to the main lodge and require the least amount of walking distance to and from the main areas.
Rustic Cabin (10 to a room)
$135 per person
The bathroom & shower building is within walking distance of the cabins. Bring your own linens as no bedding is provided. Cabins are located within a short walking distance from the lodge.
Commuter
$105 per person
Not able to stay overnight this year? No problem, register as a commuter.