Come with us to rest in, reflect on and respond to God’s call about our time spent toward relationship with God and one another.

Friday, October 20 - Sunday, October 22, 2023
Spring Canyon Retreat Center in Buena Vista, CO
www.springcanyon.org
Property map and trails

Registration closes Thursday, October 12

Bed Options

  • Top Bunk - $215

  • Bottom Bunk/Twin Bed - $235

  • Queen Bed - $285

*Register for one bed option by clicking one of the buttons below.

Please consider blessing another woman with a scholarship to our Fall Retreat this year! A donation of any amount is welcomed. There are two ways: Donate by check or cash in the offering on Sunday by writing on the memo line ‘WM Retreat Scholarship.’ To give online go here and select ‘Other’ - there is a memo text box where you type WM Retreat Scholarship. Thank you!

 

Speakers

 

Alli Hazrati

Karen Hodge

Kristen Strong

Sue Tell

 

Retreat Schedule:

 

Friday, Oct. 20

  • 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Check-in/Dinner on Own

  • 5:00 - 6:15 p.m. Appetizers available

  • 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Welcome and Info

  • 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. SESSION 1

  • 8:00 - 8:30 p.m. Cabin Discussion Groups

  • 8:30 - 10:00 p.m. Informal Mixer

Saturday, Oct. 21

  • 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. Breakfast (All meals served family-style promptly at the listed time)

  • 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. SESSION 2

  • 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Cabin Discussion Groups

  • 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Free Time

  • 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. Lunch

  • 1:30 - 5:00 p.m. Afternoon Free Time (Off-site activities available)

  • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Dinner

  • 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. SESSION 3

  • 8:00 - 8:30 p.m. Cabin Discussion Groups

  • 8:30 - 10:00 p.m. Free Time

Sunday, Oct. 22

  • 8:00 a.m. Strip beds/Gather belongings

  • 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. Breakfast

  • 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. SESSION 4

  • 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. Cabin Discussion Groups

  • 11:00 a.m. Check out

*Dining area must remain clear 45 minutes before and after meal times.

Off-Site Activities:

  • Guided Group Hike (2-3 hours): V7’s own Angie T. (BV area resident with 30 years experience in wilderness camping) will lead a moderate hike near the Continental Divide while helping us reflect on God’s beauty through His creation. (Weather permitting)

  • Mt. Princeton Hot Springs: get discounted tickets at the Spring Canyon front desk and check out a towel to save money!

    • Spring Canyon Discount Price: $35 with free towel checkout. Hot Springs regular price: $45/adult + $10/towel.

  • Downtown Buena Vista: A variety of fun and eclectic shops/restaurants in a quaint mountain town.

  • 'Terrace on Main Tasting' downtown: A room has been reserved for V7 women from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. with special discounted pricing (limit 40). www.terraceonmain.com 

On-Site Activities:

  • Open Craft/Game Time at the Retreat Center: Bring your own project to work on. Each cabin also has a few games and puzzles.

  • Self-led Hike: There are also shorter self-led hikes available on Spring Canyon’s property.

  • Fishing: NO catch and release allowed. You may check out equipment, catch and clean fish yourself (limit 4), and they will cook it for you ($8)

    • Fishing license is NOT required for the private ponds, but one IS REQUIRED for the creek that runs through the property.

  • Many other activities are available on site: game room, archery range, coffeehouse, kayaking and canoeing (until first snow), sports equipment available for checkout and much more!

Packing List:

 

  • Layered Clothing (It will be October in the mountains)

  • Jacket

  • Swimsuit/Sandals (for hot springs)

  • Hiking shoes

  • Bible, pen (session journal included)

  • Phone

  • Flashlight

  • Personal projects to work on (optional)

  • Games/puzzles (each cabin has a few)

  • Snacks to share

  • Water bottle

  • Money for dinner on the way up and around town

  • Toiletries

 

For questions or concerns, contact us at womensministry@v7pc.org.