Women’s Retreat
Encouraging Women Through Faith, Fellowship, and Fun
Renew
Be renewed at the Women’s Retreat with opportunities to have fun and connect with women from your church or group of friends
Refresh
Refresh yourself with awesome activities, great food, good conversation, and a chance to disconnect from everyday life at Grace Adventures
Restore
Restore your faith with powerful messages from speakers, topical workshops on women’s issues, and spirit-filled worship
West Michigan Women’s Retreats
Get pampered both physically and spiritually in this unique weekend experience designed just for women. At Women’s Retreat, you will have a weekend away with new and old friends sharing times of fellowship, reflection, and laughter while enjoying the beautiful fall colors of Silver Lake Michigan.
Our goal is to provide solid Biblical teaching, fabulous food, a variety of recreational activities, and inspiring worship at an all-inclusive price.
2026 Dates, Speakers, Bands
Session 1
September 25-27th
Status: Dunes Waterfront Housing Full!
Speaker: Amberly Neese
Author | Speaker | Comedian
www.amberlyneese.com
Amberly Neese is a popular speaker/teacher, comedian, author, and all-around encourager dedicated to helping you become the joyful person you were created to be. She helps people like you and your group experience the freedom found in meaningful relationships with God and others. Her bible study, “The Belonging Project: Finding Your Tribe and Learning to Thrive” was released in 2020 by Abingdon Press. Her latest study, “Common Ground: Loving Others Despite Our Differences” and devotional “The Friendship Initiative: 31 Days of Loving and Connecting Like Jesus” were released in 2021. Amberly is a featured speaker for the Aspire Women’s Events and the main host and female comedian for Marriage Date Night, two popular Christian events that tour nationally. She teaches at both Embry-Riddle Aeronautical and Grand Canyon Universities. She and her husband have two adult children and live in Prescott, Arizona, where they enjoy the great outdoors, the Food Network, and all things Star Wars.
Session 2
October 2-4th
Status: Open!
Speaker: Erin Davis
Author | Blogger | Speaker
www.erindavis.org
Session 3
October 9-11th
Status: Open!
Speaker: Jennifer Shaw
Speaker | Author | Singer | Songwriter
www.jennifershaw.comWith a deep love for people and a heart to serve God, Jennifer is passionate about pointing others to the One who transformed her life. A special needs and adoptive mom, she is also a Telly Award-winning speaker, Amazon best-selling author, and five-time Billboard Top 40 singer/songwriter. After a near-fatal miscarriage, her father’s ALS diagnosis, and her son’s diagnosis with Sensory Processing Disorder, Jennifer’s “picture-perfect” life unraveled. In that season of grief and uncertainty, she began writing songs rooted in Scripture—music that unexpectedly gained national attention and launched her career as a touring Christian artist.
As her platform grew, so did her mission. Through her book Life Not Typical and speaking events around the world, Jennifer shares hope for families walking through hardship. Her passion for vulnerable children led to partnership with Compassion International and eventually to adoption, welcoming three children into her family. Through every challenge, Jennifer’s faith has only deepened, and her message remains clear: God is faithful, present, and able to bring beauty from even the hardest stories.
Retreat Rates
Commuter
Find your own housing in the area and commute in for the retreat at Grace Adventures. All meals and most activities are included.
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 $135 For Single Occupancy
- Indoor Hallways
- Indoor Pool/Hot Tub
- Dunes Waterfront Resort Website
Group Leaders! Choose your preferred group registration option!
Retreat Activities
Relax
- Massages ($15/10mins – 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
WR Information Packet
Sept. 26-28th Bulletin Insert
Oct. 3-5th Bulletin Insert
Oct. 10-12th Bulletin Insert
Women’s Retreat Church Promotional Video
Grace Adventures Logo
Sept. 26-28th Slide
Oct. 3-5th Slide
Oct. 10-12th Slide
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.