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. Rose Burke will be on-site giving chair and table massages as well as parafin wax treatments to pamper your hands. The gift to yourself of massage is $1 per minute, hand treatments are $5. 

 

 *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, personal copies of Sing the Journey and Sing the Story if you have them, camera, favorite game, fresh fruit for snacks and perhaps a talent or story to share for Saturday evening's gathering around the fire. Do you have a special blanket, scarf or other comfort item that has been important in your life that you'd like to share what it has meant to or how it gained importance? Remember to bring a comfort item or your favorite pair of slippers to wear to Saturday night's meal. You'll have a chance to share a talent, tell a story, sing a song, etc.
 
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 or bring your own favorite pair)
  
• Book discussion--Anne Lamott's "Traveling Mercies", discussion led by Juell Yoder Russell
• Food demonstration (creme brulee, mmmm!)
  
• Table settings -- We're still looking for someone to teach this if you are interested? 
• Directed journaling & found poetry
• 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.    Registration Deadline extended to Monday, April 19, 2010.

Schedule <download flyer>

Friday

            4:00  Registration Opens

            5:30-8:00 Supper makings set out

                          Evening centers: dessert demonstration, beginner knitting, nature slides

            9:00   Get acquainted activities,

                          followed by evening prayers by in the chapel

  Saturday

            8:00   Breakfast

            9:00   Chapel

            Morning Interest Centers:

                           Card making, nature slides, journaling with Jaqui

    12:00  Lunch

              Afternoon Interest Centers:    

                            Beginner knitting, found poetry, nature walk, book discussion with Juel   

       6:00   Dinner   This weekend is all about comfort, so bring your favorite pair of slippers and get comfy!

            Evening Activity—Talent Show: bring along a special blanket or other comfort item that has been important to you. Share the story of why it has been meaningful in your life. Bring along a talent, story, joke, skit song, game, etc. to share Saturday evening. Followed by evening prayers in the chapel. 

  Sunday   

           7:00    Early-bird breakfast

           9:00    Chapel

          10:00   Brunch

          11:00   Clean-up and departure

Registration deadline extended to Monday, April 19th, Cost is $90.