A retreat for women of all ages that provides a space in time for refreshment and renewal of the spirit and the soul. Chapel each morning with devotional, music and song followed with ample time to explore new interests and friendships. 

Mennonite Village chaplain, Teresa Moser, will encourage  guests to “rest in the rifted rock” and trust God through  life’s changes:  from early years to giving birth and nurturing others, to approaching the end of life on this beautiful planet. Letting go in the midst of hardships and heartache . . . through joy and contentment. . . with adjustments to plans and the unfolding of unforeseen opportunities; learning to trust and rest in God along the journey.

The weekend will provide opportunities to grow in mind, body & spirit through group sessions, nature hikes, discussion groups and times of reflection. Fun will be had as guests invite others to share in activities that bring them joy. Delight in nourishing food, coffee treats and time set aside to connect with others, be quiet with God, and feed the spirit.

Consider the benefit of self-care in our fast-paced society. Turn off the phone , let go of nagging responsibilities for a bit. Invite a sister, a daughter, a mother, a friend... gather for music, worship and relaxation. Come, be renewed.

 *TERESA MOSER grew up in Croghan, New York, part of a farm family and a Conservative Mennonite congregation.  Her journey took her many miles, literally and figuratively through college and seminary in Harrisonburg, VA to pastoring Sunrise Mennonite Church in Portland, Oregon and then to Albany, Oregon.  She is an ordained Mennonite minister and is married to Phil Rempel and mother of five-year-old Sara.

Bring sleeping bag, pillow, flashlight, personal items, Bible, notebook, camera, favorite game, fresh fruit for snacks and perhaps a talent to share for Saturday night's entertainment.
 
Saturday interests:

• Nature Walk
• Pampering massage, shoulders and feet, $1 per minute.  Hand wax wrap $5
• Create greeting cards
• Learn to Knit! (bring worsted yarn of your choosing, needles provided)
  
• Book discussion
• Food demonstration (creme brulee, mmmm!)
  
• Table settings 
• Directed journaling
• Visiting / Table Games

The book discussion group will feature Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamott .
You are invited to pause after every chapter to reflect on your own life, reading it "in dialoge with yourself" as it were, examining your past and present with the same piercing honesty as Ms. Lamott has done. Where do you see God? What role does your faith community play in your life and decisions? Where do you feel alone?

Let her brilliant sense of humor infect you and serve to lighten those places where your heart is heavy. Let her perceptiveness alert you to the gifts of your own ability to be acutely sensitive and perceptive to encounters and events in the world around you.

Please bring along any journal or notes you make to share with the group. 

NOTE: Anne writes in an earthy, honest way, which includes language some may find offensive.

Register online or mail to Drift Creek Camp P O Box 1110, Lincoln City, OR 97367; registration fee, $90, payable upon arrival. If you register by MARCH 15, 2010 you will receive a $10 early-bird discount.   Registration Deadline April 15, 2010.

Schedule <download flyer>

Friday

            4:00  Registration Opens

            5:30  8:00 Supper makings set out

            9:30   Get acquainted activity

  Saturday

            8:00   Breakfast

            9:00   Chapel (ground floor to accommodate older women)

            12:00  Lunch

                    Afternoon Interest Centers    

           6:00   Dinner   

                    Evening Activity—Talent Show

  Sunday   

           7:00    Early-bird breakfast

           9:00    Chapel

          10:00   Brunch

          11:00   Clean-up and departure

Don't forget to register by March 15th to take advantage of the early-bird discount!