Church Retreat | February 15-16, 2020
What is it?
Retreat is a time to get out of the city, be together as a church family, relax, play games, worship, and talk. Every year we go to Camp Menno Haven for two days (and some families stay for a third day!) There is some structure to the weekend, but plenty of time to do a little bit of nothing. The big event of retreat is the Talent Show on Saturday night, so start thinking about your act! Whether you've been attending 40 years or 40 days, you are welcome at retreat!
How do I register?
Email your lodging, meal selections, carpool requests, and any food allergies by Feb 1. Please bring a check or cash to pay upon check-in. Scholarships are available for those who would like to attend but could use some financial aid. If you want to stay an extra night, please let Sherry know when you register, and the cost will be included in your bill. See below for costs.
Sunday Evening and Monday
An additional night of lodging is available Sunday night for those wishing to stay an extra day on Monday. Food, however, is not provided by Menno Haven, and those staying are invited to bring food for Sunday supper and Monday breakfast to share with the group. (Also bring plates, bowls, cups, silverware, etc.). Activities include hiking, movie night, games, and general awesomeness. If you want to stay an extra night, please let Sherry know when you register.
How do I get there?
Camp Menno Haven
9301 1575 E St, Tiskilwa, IL 61368
Directions from Chicago: Take Interstate 80 to exit 56 at Princeton. Drive south through town until you get to the town of Tiskilwa (5 mi. south of Princeton). In Tiskilwa, go over the railroad tracks, past the school and turn right at the intersection marked by a Menno Haven sign. Take this road (Brewster St.) 2.5 mi. west, then take the fork to the left, marked by a Menno Haven sign. Go about a half a mile over our lake and up a small incline. On the right, at the top of the incline, is the main entrance. Follow this gravel drive down to the parking lot.
Schedule
- Saturday
You can arrive anytime after 8am; facilities, gym, sledding, etc. will be available
11am check in, drop things in your room
12pm Lunch
1-5pm Play time! Tubing, hiking, gym time, visit local quilting store
4:30pm Holden Prayer
5pm Guided Meditation
5:30pm Dinner
8pm Talent Show
9pm–whenever you drop: Games Galore. Games and snacks.
- Sunday
8am Breakfast
10:30 am Sunday Morning Worship
12pm Lunch and checkout of rooms
Depart anytime; facilities are available all day.
Good to know:
- If you want to prepare your own food, there is access to a freezer, fridge, and microwave
- Feel free to bring snacks for yourself or for sharing
- Bring shoes or slippers to wear inside, if you tend to get cold feet
- Bring warm sweater for inside; it can get chilly!
- Bring outdoor winter gear - especially snow pants and boots, if you want to go tubing!
- Feel free to bring games, books, art supplies, musical instruments, knitting, sewing, or anything else you enjoy!
- There is Wifi available
Room Costs
Dorm or Bunk Room: $33/person (you will need to provide your own bedding and bath towels)
Room for 1: $105
Room for 2: $55/person
Room for 3: $42/person
Room for 4: $33/person
** Maximum cost/room for a family: $120
** Children age 3 and under stay free
Meal Costs (vegetarian dishes included)
Saturday lunch: $8.75
Saturday dinner: $11.00
Sunday breakfast: $9.00
Sunday lunch: $11.00
** Children ages 4-10: Meals are half price
** Children age 3 and under: Free meals
Retreat is a time to get out of the city, be together as a church family, relax, play games, worship, and talk. Every year we go to Camp Menno Haven for two days (and some families stay for a third day!) There is some structure to the weekend, but plenty of time to do a little bit of nothing. The big event of retreat is the Talent Show on Saturday night, so start thinking about your act! Whether you've been attending 40 years or 40 days, you are welcome at retreat!
How do I register?
Email your lodging, meal selections, carpool requests, and any food allergies by Feb 1. Please bring a check or cash to pay upon check-in. Scholarships are available for those who would like to attend but could use some financial aid. If you want to stay an extra night, please let Sherry know when you register, and the cost will be included in your bill. See below for costs.
Sunday Evening and Monday
An additional night of lodging is available Sunday night for those wishing to stay an extra day on Monday. Food, however, is not provided by Menno Haven, and those staying are invited to bring food for Sunday supper and Monday breakfast to share with the group. (Also bring plates, bowls, cups, silverware, etc.). Activities include hiking, movie night, games, and general awesomeness. If you want to stay an extra night, please let Sherry know when you register.
How do I get there?
Camp Menno Haven
9301 1575 E St, Tiskilwa, IL 61368
Directions from Chicago: Take Interstate 80 to exit 56 at Princeton. Drive south through town until you get to the town of Tiskilwa (5 mi. south of Princeton). In Tiskilwa, go over the railroad tracks, past the school and turn right at the intersection marked by a Menno Haven sign. Take this road (Brewster St.) 2.5 mi. west, then take the fork to the left, marked by a Menno Haven sign. Go about a half a mile over our lake and up a small incline. On the right, at the top of the incline, is the main entrance. Follow this gravel drive down to the parking lot.
Schedule
- Saturday
You can arrive anytime after 8am; facilities, gym, sledding, etc. will be available
11am check in, drop things in your room
12pm Lunch
1-5pm Play time! Tubing, hiking, gym time, visit local quilting store
4:30pm Holden Prayer
5pm Guided Meditation
5:30pm Dinner
8pm Talent Show
9pm–whenever you drop: Games Galore. Games and snacks.
- Sunday
8am Breakfast
10:30 am Sunday Morning Worship
12pm Lunch and checkout of rooms
Depart anytime; facilities are available all day.
Good to know:
- If you want to prepare your own food, there is access to a freezer, fridge, and microwave
- Feel free to bring snacks for yourself or for sharing
- Bring shoes or slippers to wear inside, if you tend to get cold feet
- Bring warm sweater for inside; it can get chilly!
- Bring outdoor winter gear - especially snow pants and boots, if you want to go tubing!
- Feel free to bring games, books, art supplies, musical instruments, knitting, sewing, or anything else you enjoy!
- There is Wifi available
Room Costs
Dorm or Bunk Room: $33/person (you will need to provide your own bedding and bath towels)
Room for 1: $105
Room for 2: $55/person
Room for 3: $42/person
Room for 4: $33/person
** Maximum cost/room for a family: $120
** Children age 3 and under stay free
Meal Costs (vegetarian dishes included)
Saturday lunch: $8.75
Saturday dinner: $11.00
Sunday breakfast: $9.00
Sunday lunch: $11.00
** Children ages 4-10: Meals are half price
** Children age 3 and under: Free meals