"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 $159 per person; Ask about group rates!
Many Exciting Adventures"
MEA Kids Weekend Retreat
October 14-16
Many exciting adventures await kids during this retreat. Teachers are gone from the classrooms and kids have a fall reprieve. The Pinkham Creek basecamp will be the site of this retreat open to kids six years old through highschool. Exploring a fire lookout as well as rock climbing at Stone Hill will be some of the exciting adventures. A service learning event will focus on kids using their abilities to love and serve others as they follow Jesus' example. Age appropriate Bible games and studies will aid in spiritual conviction. Meals, tent camping, and materials are included in the retreat fees. We are counting on ' October's bright blue weather' but come prepared for cooler temperatures and rain possibilities!
$79 per kid to to age 12
$89 per kid 13 and above
Hunters' Retreat
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 3-5
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 $79 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)
Know of a service project that needs to be done? Want to be involved in mission work?Let us know...we want to partner with you.
Trips/Retreats on Federal Lands are permitted by Kootenai and Flathead National Forests.