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Luther Springs

Respite in the Wilderness

A gift from NovusWay to rostered ministers and church professionals: a midweek retreat of rest and renewal before Lent, with prayer, study and meals somebody else cooks.

Respite in the Wilderness

Details

ForAdults & family
Duration2 nights

Dates

2027
January 12–14Tue – Thu

Questions?

Respite in the Wilderness is NovusWay’s gift to the people who run everyone else’s Lent.

It is a midweek retreat of rest and renewal through prayer and study, before the busy season starts. Rev. Derek Hoven, Assistant to the Bishop, leads our time together, with room for introverts and extroverts and still plenty of time to rest.

There is quiet, there is solitude, and there are meals you did not have to plan.

January 12–14.

Not sure you can get away midweek? It comes before Lent gets busy, which is rather the point of the timing.

Activities

  • Rest and renewal
  • Quiet
  • Solitude
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Choose the pricing tier that fits your family.

Every participant receives the same camp experience, regardless of tier selected. Choose the level that best fits your family's financial situation.

TIER ITIER IITIER III
$175$240$304

Every rate comes in three tiers, explained below. Choose the one that fits.

Tier I

Partially Subsidized

Most affordable

  • Our historically subsidized rate
  • Made possible by gifts from donors and churches
  • Helps make camp possible for more families

Best for families seeking the most affordable option.

Recommended

Tier II

Direct Cost

Standard rate

  • Covers the direct cost of camp
  • Program costs and food
  • Staff and camp administration

A good fit for most families.

Tier III

True Cost

Supports the mission

  • Reflects the fuller cost of camp
  • Includes deferred maintenance, insurance and utilities

For families able to support this level.

All tiers are voluntary and confidential.

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A few things you may be wondering.

Here are a few answers to help you feel confident before you register.

Respite in the Wilderness

January 12–14, 2027