As part of the blog, I'd like to be able to post information about camps/retreat centers that blog readers have used and would like to recommend. You can post a comment to this post with your camp name in the subject line OR send me an email with the camp specs and why you love it and I'll create a post under the subject heading Reader Recs: (Camp Name). Thanks for helping create a network of user-friendly retreat locations.
Peace,
Rachel
Friday, December 26, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
Retreat Centers for Personal Retreats
For my friends at The Writers' View and others interested in taking a little time for yourself to just be in the presence of God without distractions and other voices (unless of course you're a writer and those voices are talking to you again!)...
Please note: This list is not comprehensive but is compiled through the research of retreat centers that I did for The Complete Leader's Guide to Christian Retreats. If there's a retreat center near you, it's worth a call to ask if they are open to personal retreats (you might have to explain that a personal retreat is where one person comes and uses their lodging for a set period of time, generally no meal service provided, just a quiet place to think/reflect/pray/write). Also, as with planning any retreat, you should fully check out the facilities in advance (web site, okay; personal site visit, recommended) to make sure that they meet with your expectations.
If you have additions or feedback to this list, I'd be happy to post them on this blog for the book. Just reply to this post or email me at rachel@writerrae.com.
Blessings to you as you Write For Him!
Rachel
Covenant Camp
Fairfield Bay, AR
985-839-2391
www.covenantcamp828.com
Christ Haven Lodge
Florissant, Co
719-687-3425
www.christhaven.net
Camp Manitoqua
Frankfort, IL
815-469-2319
www.manitoqua.org
Techny Towers
Techny, IL
847-272-1100
www.technytowers.org
Lutherhaven
Albion, IN
260-636-7101
www.lutherhaven.org
Dayspring Retreat Center
Germantown, MD
301-428-9348
www.dayspringretreat.org
Saint Joseph Retreat Center
Cohasset, MA
781-383-6024
www.cjsretreatcenter.org
Camp Geneva
Holland, MI
6116-399-3150
www.campgeneva.org
Maranatha
Muskegon, MI
231-798-2161
www.maranatha.gospelcom.net
Dunrovin Retreat Center
Marine on St. Croix, MN
651-433-2486
www.dunrovin.org
The Bear's Den
St. James, MO
877-543-3943
www.bearsdentretreat.com
Hermitage Spiritual Retreat Center
Pittsburg, MO
816-363-3968
www.hermitageretreats.org
Life-Giving Spring Retreat Center
Boulder City, NV
702-293-7208
www.lasvegasorthodox.com
Singing Hills
Plainfield, NH
888-863-2267
www.singinghills.net
Bishop Stoney Camp
Santa Fe, NM
505-983-5610
www.campstoney.org
Stella Maris Retreat and Renewal Center
Skaneateles, NY
315-685-6836
www.stellamarisretreat.org
Mount Shepherd Retreat Center
Asheboro, NC
336-629-4085
www.mtshepherd.org
Sacred Heart Monastery
Richardton, ND
710-974-2124
www.sacredheartmonastery.com
Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center
Fremont, OH
419-332-6522
www.pinesretreat.org
Menucha Retreat and Conference Center
Corbett, OR
503-695-2243
www.menucha.org
Shalom Prayer Center Retreats
Mt. Angel, OR
503-845-6773
www.benedictine-srs.org/retreats.html
Franciscan Spirit and Life Center
Pittsburgh, PA
412-881-9207
www.osfprov.org/FSLC.htm
Our Lady of Peace Spiritual Life Center
Narragansett, RI
401-783-2871
www.intap.net/~evanpro/OLP.htm
St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center
John's Island, SC
843-768-0429
www.stchristopher.org
Penuel Ridge Retreat Center
Ashland City, TN
615-792-3734
www.penuelridge.org
Scarritt-Bennet center
Nashville, TN
615-340-7500
www.scarrittbennett.org
Mo-Ranch Camps and Outdoor Ed
Hunt, TX
830-238-4455
www.moranch.com
Wind Walker Guest Ranch
Spring City, UT
435-462-0282
www.windwalker.org
Bishop Booth Conference Center
Burlington, VT
802-658-6233
www.dioceseofvermont.org/Orgs/BishopBooth.html
Monastery of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Westfield, VT
802-744-6525
www.ihmwestfield.com
St. Joseph's Dwelling Place
Ludlow, VT
802-228-4952
www.stjosephdp.com
Weston Priory
Weston, VT
802-824-5409
www.westonpriory.org
Roslyn Center
Richmond, VA
800-477-6296
www.roslyncenter.org
Rolling Ridge Study Retreat Community
Harpers Ferry, WV
304-724-6653
www.rollingridge.net
West Virginia Institute for Spirituality
Charleston, WV
304-345-0926
www.WVInstituteforspirituality.org
Ring Lake Ranch
Dubois, WY
888-458-5253
www.ringlake.org
Thomas the Apostle Center
Cody, WY
307-587-4400
www.thomap.org
Please note: This list is not comprehensive but is compiled through the research of retreat centers that I did for The Complete Leader's Guide to Christian Retreats. If there's a retreat center near you, it's worth a call to ask if they are open to personal retreats (you might have to explain that a personal retreat is where one person comes and uses their lodging for a set period of time, generally no meal service provided, just a quiet place to think/reflect/pray/write). Also, as with planning any retreat, you should fully check out the facilities in advance (web site, okay; personal site visit, recommended) to make sure that they meet with your expectations.
If you have additions or feedback to this list, I'd be happy to post them on this blog for the book. Just reply to this post or email me at rachel@writerrae.com.
Blessings to you as you Write For Him!
Rachel
Covenant Camp
Fairfield Bay, AR
985-839-2391
www.covenantcamp828.com
Christ Haven Lodge
Florissant, Co
719-687-3425
www.christhaven.net
Camp Manitoqua
Frankfort, IL
815-469-2319
www.manitoqua.org
Techny Towers
Techny, IL
847-272-1100
www.technytowers.org
Lutherhaven
Albion, IN
260-636-7101
www.lutherhaven.org
Dayspring Retreat Center
Germantown, MD
301-428-9348
www.dayspringretreat.org
Saint Joseph Retreat Center
Cohasset, MA
781-383-6024
www.cjsretreatcenter.org
Camp Geneva
Holland, MI
6116-399-3150
www.campgeneva.org
Maranatha
Muskegon, MI
231-798-2161
www.maranatha.gospelcom.net
Dunrovin Retreat Center
Marine on St. Croix, MN
651-433-2486
www.dunrovin.org
The Bear's Den
St. James, MO
877-543-3943
www.bearsdentretreat.com
Hermitage Spiritual Retreat Center
Pittsburg, MO
816-363-3968
www.hermitageretreats.org
Life-Giving Spring Retreat Center
Boulder City, NV
702-293-7208
www.lasvegasorthodox.com
Singing Hills
Plainfield, NH
888-863-2267
www.singinghills.net
Bishop Stoney Camp
Santa Fe, NM
505-983-5610
www.campstoney.org
Stella Maris Retreat and Renewal Center
Skaneateles, NY
315-685-6836
www.stellamarisretreat.org
Mount Shepherd Retreat Center
Asheboro, NC
336-629-4085
www.mtshepherd.org
Sacred Heart Monastery
Richardton, ND
710-974-2124
www.sacredheartmonastery.com
Our Lady of the Pines Retreat Center
Fremont, OH
419-332-6522
www.pinesretreat.org
Menucha Retreat and Conference Center
Corbett, OR
503-695-2243
www.menucha.org
Shalom Prayer Center Retreats
Mt. Angel, OR
503-845-6773
www.benedictine-srs.org/retreats.html
Franciscan Spirit and Life Center
Pittsburgh, PA
412-881-9207
www.osfprov.org/FSLC.htm
Our Lady of Peace Spiritual Life Center
Narragansett, RI
401-783-2871
www.intap.net/~evanpro/OLP.htm
St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center
John's Island, SC
843-768-0429
www.stchristopher.org
Penuel Ridge Retreat Center
Ashland City, TN
615-792-3734
www.penuelridge.org
Scarritt-Bennet center
Nashville, TN
615-340-7500
www.scarrittbennett.org
Mo-Ranch Camps and Outdoor Ed
Hunt, TX
830-238-4455
www.moranch.com
Wind Walker Guest Ranch
Spring City, UT
435-462-0282
www.windwalker.org
Bishop Booth Conference Center
Burlington, VT
802-658-6233
www.dioceseofvermont.org/Orgs/BishopBooth.html
Monastery of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Westfield, VT
802-744-6525
www.ihmwestfield.com
St. Joseph's Dwelling Place
Ludlow, VT
802-228-4952
www.stjosephdp.com
Weston Priory
Weston, VT
802-824-5409
www.westonpriory.org
Roslyn Center
Richmond, VA
800-477-6296
www.roslyncenter.org
Rolling Ridge Study Retreat Community
Harpers Ferry, WV
304-724-6653
www.rollingridge.net
West Virginia Institute for Spirituality
Charleston, WV
304-345-0926
www.WVInstituteforspirituality.org
Ring Lake Ranch
Dubois, WY
888-458-5253
www.ringlake.org
Thomas the Apostle Center
Cody, WY
307-587-4400
www.thomap.org
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Release Date
The Complete Leader's Guide to Christian Retreats will be out in bookstores nationwide beginning December 10. It is also available through www.judsonpress.com or www.amazon.com.
Rachel will also be conducting mini-retreat planning workshops and book signings at Chicago area bookstores and is working to schedule more comprehensive retreat planning workshops at camps and conferences centers throughout the midwest. Please watch the blog for updates.
Rachel will also be conducting mini-retreat planning workshops and book signings at Chicago area bookstores and is working to schedule more comprehensive retreat planning workshops at camps and conferences centers throughout the midwest. Please watch the blog for updates.
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