Fall Refreshment (Sept 23–25, 2022)
Set aside time to reflect and meet God. Come away from your usual routine and hear the voice of God in a fresh way. Come with an open heart to experience God's goodness and hope! So, for one of the best weekends of your fall, come to the Fall Refreshment women's retreat and reflect, reconnect, be refreshed, and get recharged.
Registration Opens at Noon May 2
Speaker: Christy Engelhart
Christy is a wife, mother of three and a pastor with 18+ years of ministry experience working with children, youth and adults. She holds a BA in Communication from Bethel University and a Master of Christian Education from Bethel Seminary. She is currently on staff at Riverdale Church in Andover, MN where she heads up the Small Groups and Women's Ministries.
Some of her favorite things include coffee, ice cream, outdoor adventures, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Worship Team:
Our worship team for the weekend is from Cornerstone Church in Litchfield and Cokato, MN. This church invests in the talents, time and resources of the people God has brought to them so, they able to share those people with our Fall Refreshment attendees. The worship team strives to help achieve the church's focus of "leading people in a growing relationship through Jesus Christ". During the weekend, they hope to help women begin or renew their connection with their Savior.
Typical Fall Refreshment Schedule
Friday
5:00 pm - Check-In Begins
6–7:30pm - Dinner
8:00 pm - Chapel
9:30 pm - Refreshments
Saturday
6:30 am - Espresso Cafe
7:00 am - Early Options
8:00 am - Breakfast
8:30 am - Chapel
11:00am–6:00pm Midday Options
11:45 am - Lunch
1:00 & 2:30 pm - Workshops
5:00 & 7:00 pm - Dinner & Concert at Stoneridge
9:30 pm - Campfires
Sunday
7:30 am - Espresso Cafe
8:15 am - Breakfast
9:30 am - Chapel
11:30 am - Lunch
Saturday Workshops and Activities
We invite you to choose from a variety of enriching workshops after lunch on Saturday. Then enjoy free-time activities: NEW high ropes course, tackle the rock climbing wall, play paintball, go down the zip line, take out a canoe or paddle boat, ride a pontoon, test your archery or riflery skills, play volleyball or softball, bike, ride a horse, go for a walk, and more. Or just relax, take a nap, read a book, go shopping in town, or chat with friends.
What to Bring
Bring a sleeping bag or twin bedding. Remember a pillow and towels! Other necessities: casual clothes of course (warm and cool weather options), walking shoes, rain gear, Bible, flashlight, and toiletries.
Housing
Choose from these accommodations:
Rustic cabins are situated near a down-the-path restroom with shower facilities. Modern cabins have their own bathroom. Either cabin type is equipped with twin bunkbeds and mattresses. Shalom House offers hotel-style accommodations; each room has two twin beds and a bathroom. If you’d like to drive your RV, our RV site has water and electric hookups and a nearby restroom with shower facilities.
