Respite Retreat (No Programming)
No speaker, no agenda, no programming. Motel-style rooms with linens provided. Stay in your room the whole time or kayak the lake — either is the correct way to do this retreat.
Respite Retreat (No Programming)
Details
Dates
| November 3–5, 2026 | Tue – Thu |
| March 2–4, 2027 | Tue – Thu |
| May 18–20, 2027 | Tue – Thu |
| September 21–23, 2027 | Tue – Thu |
| November 2–4, 2027 | Tue – Thu |
Questions?
There is no speaker and no schedule. That is the offer.
Rostered and congregational leaders come for a deliberate time away. Never leave your room, or rock on the porch, or hike the trails, or kayak across the lake, or do the whole of camp life. Colleagues are around to eat and talk with if you want that, and nobody minds if you do not.
Motel-style rooms, all linens provided.
The next one is November 3–5.
Worried it will turn into a working retreat? It will not. Nobody is going to ask you to lead anything.
Activities
- Rest and renewal
- Quiet
- Solitude
- Canoe
- Archery
- Swimming
- Hiking
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 I | TIER II | TIER III |
|---|---|---|
| $160 | $222 | $284 |
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.
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.
How do I hold my place?
Register online, and a $50 deposit holds your spot. If anything in registration trips you up, we're at 828-209-6302.
Do you have to be Lutheran to come?
No. We're a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and we welcome everyone the way God welcomes everyone, whatever your background, your family or your circumstances.
Respite Retreat (No Programming)
November 3–5