Just a few of the awesome women on our retreat team.
Shot from my room at dusk, such a beautiful campus!
The center piece for our weekend , sign painted by talented Amy :-)
Our incredible speaker Martha Lawley, I HIGHLY recommend her!
My co-leader and great friend, Lori "Snicker" .
We photograph each woman at check-in.
The women are incourage to drop notes in the bags of people they meet, share a
special conversation with or give a word of encouragement.
It's one of the little things I especially love that we always do at our retreats.
I may have enjoyed one of these :-)
Some random shots of the campus.....
They had a great Coffee shop !!
The buildings are almost all historic...Google the centers name :-)
Below, a path to some of the Hot Springs.....
The beautiful pool and the perfect climate to accompany it...
The beach, lakeside :-)
Throughout the campus are benches tucked away for some alone time.....
The best voices for our music!!
So many details.....
Friday evening hat contest ....
Sweet, beautiful women!
Such a special time, with special women who mean so much to me.
Much learned, friends made, lots of laughs, relaxation, re-commitments, decisions made that resulted in
new lives and a promised future in paradise......
Nevertheless......a word with a new meaning...more on that later :-)
Thank-You Pastor Chuck Smith for your vision for this campus/conference center...
your were in the thoughts of many...
I am the daughter of the King...it's what echos from my heart today.....
What a beautiful campus and what a lovely, lovely weekend of drawing closer to HIM. It's a great thing to echo from your heart! Happy week!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this place! I have been there a few times, but not recently. love the bag idea!! Daughters of the King ~ AMEN! Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely place and time to spend with other
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Debbie
ReplyDeleteYour retreat looks like it was in paradise!
It must have been refreshing and uplifting
to have been with so many sister in the faith.
Oh Debi - such a beautiful place for the retreat. I know you shared many blessings with the other women. I love that you have this to look forward to each year. The photo's are awesome. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteYes, I am a daughter of the King also, and that makes me feel truly, truly blessed.
Love you!
I can't imagine how your spirits were lifted and how much encouragement this brought to each lady in attendance. The bag idea is one I want to tuck away. The place looks amazing! Your photography is exceptional! I would have loved being at a retreat like that. Thanks so much for sharing it all with us.
ReplyDeleteI thank God for men like Pastor Chuck Smith and the ministry He gives to them. I know heaven welcomed him as he entered the gates.
This was a special post!
What great photos... that little one is too sweet for words.
ReplyDeleteAnd the retreat center... ooooooo.... what a beautiful place. How you must have been encouraged and loved at every turn!