Women's Retreat
Encouraging Women Through Faith, Fellowship, And Fun
Renew
Be renewed at the Women's Retreat with opportunites to have fun and connect with women from your church or group of friends
Restore
Restore your faith with powerful messages from speakers, topical workshops on women's issues, and spirit-filled worship
Refresh
Refresh yourself with awesome activities, great food, good conversation, and a chance to disconnect from everyday life at Grace Adventures
2019 Dates, speakers, bands
September 20-22
Lee Nienhuis
Capacity: Open!
Lee Nienhuis is a passionate Bible teacher whose love for the Lord and the Word is contagious. She is an area coordinator for Moms In Prayer International and a sought-after speaker who shares a dynamic vision for the next generation of Christ followers.
Her book Brave Moms, Brave Kids: A Battle Plan for Raising Heroes, combines passionate, personal experience with practical application and spiritual truth that will give you hope that you can still raise modern-day heroes of the faith.
September 27-29
Lynn Cowell
Capacity: Hotels Full! On-Campus Available!
Lynn Cowell is a national conference speaker who is passionate about helping women of all ages understand the importance of Christ confidence.
Lynn’s messages equip women to: find their confidence and identity in God’s unfailing love, rather than in their own abilities, recover from defeating decisions to move forward toward a strong self-worth, and identify and address the fears that keep them stuck, with practical steps to walk in their calling with confidence.
October 4-6
Barb Roose
Capacity: Open!
Barbara L Roose is a speaker and author over flowing with a passion to connect women to God and each other. She is the author of Enough Already: Winning Your Ugly Struggle with Beauty.
Barb has been speaking at conferences, churches, and women's ministries since 2005. She inspires women through challenging Biblical teaching, personal stories, and a deep love for each audience that clearly communicates how much they matter to God.
October 11-13
Vivian Mabuni
Capacity: Weekend Full!
Vivian Mabuni is a dynamic Asian American author, speaker, and cancer survivor who is passionate about seeing God raise up a generation of leaders who will have a cultural and spiritual impact on campuses, families, churches and communities around the world.
After joining the staff with Cru 29 years ago, Vivian went on to serve on the campuses of UC Berkeley and UCLA. As a speaker, Vivian is always an inspiration, Biblically sound, and culturally relevant. She loves teaching about the Bible, and its practical application to ministry and life.
Retreat Rates
Commuter
- Find your own housing in the area and commute in for the retreat at Grace Adventures. All activities and meals included.
- 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 12-16 guests
- No Linens Provided
- Bathrooms and Showers located in housing unit
- Housing assigned by Grace Staff
Sierra Sands Hotel
- 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:
- 2.1 Miles from Grace Adventures
- Hotel Priced at 2 People Per Room
- Linens Provided
- Full Bathroom
- Add $60 For Single Occupancy
- Sierra Sands Website
Dunes Waterfront Hotel
- 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 $60 For Single Occupancy
- Indoor Hallways
- Indoor Pool/Hot Tub
- Dunes Waterfront Resort Website
West Michigan Women's Retreats
Pamper yourself physically and spiritually at these special women's retreats and leave refreshed! Worship, rest, time in God's Word, great food, and great fellowship are all included in the weekend package.
Enjoy the beautiful fall colors of Silver Lake Michigan.
Retreat Activities
Activities and fun for the more adventurous lady or the one that wants to relax
Relax
Massages ($10/10mins - Limit 1 Session)
Pamper Room
Prayer Room
Pontoon Boat Rides
High Adventure
Zipline
Ropes Course
Horseback Riding
Learn
Crafts (Extra Cost)
Topical Workshops
Morning Devotionals
Get Active
Kayaking & Canoeing
Biking
Wagon Rides
Target Sports
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
Tentative Schedule
Friday
6:00-8:00 Registration / Move-In / Snack
8:00 Session 1
9:30 Evening Activities
11:00 Courtesy Quiet Hours
Saturday
7:15 Coffee And Devotional
7:30 Open Breakfast
9:45 Session 2
11:00 Workshops
12:00 Lunch A
1:00 Lunch B
1:30 Afternoon Activities
5:30 Dinner A / Workshops
6:30 Dinner B / Workshops
7:45 Session 3
9:15 Evening Activities
Sunday
7:15 Coffee and Devotional
8:00 Open Breakfast
10:30 Session 4
12:00 Pack and Depart
