Women’s Retreat
Encouraging Women Through Faith, Fellowship, and Fun
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West Michigan Women’s Retreats
Our goal is to provide solid Biblical teaching, fabulous food, a variety of recreational activities, and inspiring worship at an all-inclusive price.
2024 Dates, Speakers, Bands
Session 1
September 20-22
Status: Registration Open
Speaker: Cindy Bultema
Speaker | Author | Executive Director
https://www.cindybultema.com/Cindy Bultema loves the Lord, loves life, loves her family, and loves to celebrate! With over 20 years in ministry, Cindy has trained leaders and created programs within a variety of settings. Cindy is now the Executive Director of GEMS Girls’ Club, as well as a passionate women’s speaker, author, and Bible teacher. Her personal testimony, “He Loves Me: A Woman’s Journey to Peace”, was aired worldwide on the “Day of Discovery” television show. She was a curriculum writer for Duck Dynasty’s “Faith Commander,” a seminar expert for the Grief Share series, as well as author of the bestselling Bible study “Red Hot Faith.” Cindy’s book, “Live Full Walk Free: Set Apart in a Sin Soaked World” released in December of 2016.
Worship: Nicole Homan
Session 2
September 27-29
Status: Registration Open. Only Communter Spots Available.
Speaker: Heather M Dixon
Speaker | Author | Teacher | Coach
https://therescuedletters.com/Heather is an author, speaker, Bible teacher, coach, and founder of The Rescued Letters Collective, Diagnosed with an incurable and terminal genetic disorder that she inherited from her mother, she is passionate about helping women find hope for their hard story. Heather serves as the Women’s Ministry Director for her church in Raleigh and is a regular contributor to Lifeway’s Journey magazine. She is the author of three Bible studies including Determined: Living Like Jesus in Every Moment and Renewed: Finding Hope When You Don’t Like Your Story.
Worship: Dani DeBone
Session 3
October 4-6
Status: Registration Open
Speaker: Erica Wiggenhorn
Speaker | Author | Founder
https://ericawiggenhorn.com/Erica Wiggenhorn is an award winning author and the founder of Every Life Ministries. By digging deeply into God’s Word, she encourages you to discover your unique purpose, accept God’s promises, and live by His power. Erica is the author of five Bible studies, serves on the women’s ministry leadership team for her church, and regularly teaches in various venues. She’s also taught women in the Arizona State Prison system, and overseas. She loves to bring God’s Word to anyone who’ll listen whether it’s a large women’s conference, a church women’s retreat, her own kitchen table. Erica also serves on the writing team for Proverbs 31 Ministries.
Worship: Nicole Homan
Session 4
October 11-13
Status: Registration Open
Speaker: Kia Stephens
Speaker | Writer | Founder
https://www.kiastephens.com/Kia Stephens is the founder of Entrusted Women, which she created to equip Christian women communicators of color. A contributing writer for iBelieve.com, Proverbs 31 and Ministries she is a recurring speaker at She Speaks, the Beloved Women’s Conference, and the Entrusted Women’s Conference. She is also the host of the Hope for Women With Father Wounds Podcast. Kia published her first book “Overcoming Father Wounds” with Revell Books. When Kia is not writing or speaking she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Worship: Cherri Bornman
Retreat Rates
Commuter
Features:
- Self-provided housing for your group.
- See www.thinkdunes.com for Cabin rentals and other local accommodations.
On-Campus
Bunk up at Grace Adventures with the other ladies from your church, workplace, family, or friend group.
Features:
- Cabins, Lodge, Or Retreat Center Housing
- Most rooms sleep 11-16 guests
- No Linens Provided
- Bathrooms and Showers located in housing unit
- Housing assigned by Grace Staff
Sierra Sands Hotel
Features:
- 2.1 Miles from Grace Adventures
- Hotel Priced at 2 People Per Room
- Linens Provided
- Full Bathroom
- Add $100 For Single Occupancy
- Sierra Sands Website
Dunes Waterfront Resort
Let us book your rooms at a local hotel so you can sleep in style and drive to campus for activities, sessions, and fun.
Features:
- 1.5 Miles Away from Grace Adventures
- Hotel Priced at 2 People Per Room
- Linens Provided
- Full Bathroom
- Add $125 For Single Occupancy
- Indoor Hallways
- Indoor Pool/Hot Tub
- Dunes Waterfront Resort Website
Dunes Harbor Commuter
(Available to weekend 3 & 4 attendees)
$140.00P/Person + $80Site Fee
If you are coming with others, only one person needs to book the site and will be provided a link to do so. The site fee can be split between individuals staying on the site.
Features:
- Your stay is when Dunes Harbor is closed and only includes water, electric, sewer, and a bathhouse.
- This stay is only open to women attending the retreat.
- All meals, sessions, workshops, and activities are included in the weekend for Commuter Attendees.
- It is your responsibility to transport yourself to/from the events of the weekend
Retreat Activities
Relax
- Massages ($10/10mins – Limit 1 Session)
- Prayer Walk
- Pontoon Boat Rides
Adventure
- Zipline
- Ropes Course
- Horseback Riding (Extra cost. $25)
Learn
- Crafts (Extra Cost)
- Topical Workshops
- Relevant Messages
Get Active
- Kayaking & Canoeing
- Biking
- Wagon Rides
- Target Sports
Additional Resources – Promotional Materials
Women’s Retreat Church Promotional Video
WR Information Packet
September 20-22 Bulletin Insert
Bulletin Insert
Grace Adv. Logo
September 27-29 Bulletin Insert
Bulletin Insert
Tentative Schedule
Friday
6:00 Registration / Move-In / Snack
8:00 Session 1
9:30 Evening Activities
11:00 Courtesy Quiet Hours
Saturday
7:30 Breakfast
9:15 Session 2
11:00 Workshops, Trail Rides, Pontoon
12:00 Lunch
1:30 Afternoon Free-Time Activities
5:30 Dinner
7:15 Session 3
8:45 Evening Activities
11:00 Courtesy Quiet Hours
Sunday
7:30 Open Breakfast until 9am
9:15 Session 4
11:30 Pack and Depart
Testimonies of Impact
Cancellation Policy
Upon registration, a $25.00 Non-Refundable deposit is due per reservation.* Any cancellations will forfeit that deposit.
Canceling spots within 45 days of the retreat, you are obligated to 60% of your retreat fee
Canceling spots within 14 days of the retreat, you are obligated to the full retreat fee.