Saturday, January 18, 2014

The Perfect Retreat

What makes a perfect retreat?

The particular group that came this weekend loves outdoor winter activities, and the weather was very accommodating. A light fluffy snow fell all weekend long, covering every surface with a sparkling white blanket. The tubing hill was noisy with shouts of adults and children alike riding oversized inner tubes. The toboggan hill and the sky glide provided fun for those more adventurous. At the other end of the camp ground, the lake was frozen solid and availed itself for activities like skating and ice fishing by enthusiastic "polar bears." One enterprising young boy caught a fish and cooked two inch-long filets over the fire at the tubing hill.

Everyone that visits camp, enjoys the opportunity to relax and enjoy time with family and friends. In the fireside room, folks sat by the fireplace or played ping-pong and pool and enjoyed quite a bit of coffee. Kids chased each other up and down the hallways and through the dining room. Meals were enjoyed as families with parents and children interacting with ease.

Services were meaningful with good messages to encourage Christians in their walk with the Lord, and serious attention was given to God's word.

Yes, the snow did make some travel treacherous, the chapel did overheat once, one batch of meatballs did cook a bit too long, but no one seemed to mind much. The air of fellowship, fun, and rest was a blessing to everyone, and the beauty of nature refreshed minds and bodies. Yes, it was a perfect retreat!




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