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2011 Fall and Winter Retreats
Our God is an awesome God!  In His wisdom He has created for us seasons-- to mark time and to give us a better picture of who He is.  Spring and summer are not the only times for renewal, reflection, and rest.  Fall and Winter also provide opportunities for us to gather for fellowship and to have our spirits regenerated by His Spirit!   We hope you will consider taking some time for study, fun and growth and join us in one of our Fall/Winter retreats.    


Hunting Camp Helping Hand
August 28--September 3
Hike 15 miles into the wilderness along Silver Tip Creek and arrive at 'Silver Tip City' --a remote and pristine wilderness hunting camp that has been in existence for more than sixty years.   Here under outfitters Harry and Claire Workman's supervision you will lend a hand in building the city known as 'Silver Tip'.   Pole tent frames are constructed and then canvas walls cover the frames to create a kitchen/dining tent, a hay barn and tack shed, guest lodging, staff lodging and privy.  You get to be part of this transformation!  Cross-cut saw skills are taught and put to use as loads and loads of wood are cut, hauled to camp, split and stacked for use in the tents.  Time for sightseeing, study, pinochle and laughter included.  Care to join in this 'helping hand' adventure?

$100 per person fee for the week!

"Preparing to Celebrate"
A Hands On Study Retreat
October 14-16

"Christmas in October?"   Well, yes.  Kind of anyway.  This retreat will focus on ways to help individuals, families, and church groups get ready to celebrate Jesus' birthday.  Doing so in October allows plenty of time for planning, preparing materials and purchasing supplies.  Activities will include preparation for the celebration, The Celebration itself, and the continuation of the celebration in our lives.  Come planning to participate in study sessions, worship, hands on construction and plenty of mini celebrations. Meals, lodging, activities, and materials are included in the retreat cost.

Cost is $109 per person; Ask about group rates!
Optional One Day Workshop
October 16th--9am-5pm
Snacks/Lunch included--$35


  
Early Season Youth Hunting Retreat

October 19-21
Properly licensed youth 11-15, along with a licensed adult are allowed an early two day season of hunting before "Opening Day".  We are offering a retreat for these youth and their adult mentors at our base camp on Pinkham Creek beginning Wednesday evening October 20 and going through Friday evening October 22.  Wall tents, meals, good hunting stories and strategy, fellowship, devotions, campfires and more are included.  Come join the fun!  Stay over for the 'opener' for additional cost.
$129 per youth/adult pair


Hunters' Retreat
November 4-6

Come anytime on Friday! The 'official' party starts with supper that night.  Later on you will look at maps and assess the best hunting strategies for the next day and close the evening with devotions.  Hunt all day Saturday and end after dark with a Worship service.  Hunt Sunday and depart for home whenever you wish.  Lunch on Sunday is the last official event!  Lodging (house or wall tents), meals and hunting story briefings are all included in the retreat costs.

Cost is $65 per hunter



"Bread of Life"
3rd Annual Christmas Baking Retreat
December 2-4


Join others interested in pulling all nighters (or not) as we bake our favorite Christmas goodies together.   Bring your Christmas recipes and we will make a retreat cookbook.  What a good way to get a head start on your Christmas baking! Learn traditions along the way about why we bake what we do at Christmas.  A history lesson or two will also enhance this time of baking.  Make breads, cookies, cakes, and candies.  Take a bit of everything home and just see if you have anything left for Christmas! 

Retreat Cost is $139 per baker



Spiritual Narration On Winter
 Christmas Break 'SNOW' Youth Retreat
December 29-31

A retreat to celebrate winter and all it has to offer as a metaphor for our spiritual lives.  Open to youth 6th-12th grade.  Snowshoeing, cross country skiing, sledding, snow shelter construction, winter survival and winter camping skills will be the focus of this retreat.  The Pinkham base camp will be the starting point for activities with use of other lands for snowshoeing and skiing.  Bundle up and join  friends in a festival of snow as you welcome in the New Year! 

Cost is $89 per person
 (includes snowshoe and x-country ski rental if needed)                             


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    Trips/Retreats on Federal Lands are permitted by Kootenai and Flathead National Forests.