edge of the water

All About the Retreat

UPDATE FOR 2024 RETREAT:

Hello Ladies,

 

We want to thank all who attended our first Edge of the Water Women’s Retreat in 2023. Moreover, we would like to thank all who gave great suggestions to implement for 2024.  Due to issues with members not receiving emails in the past, starting this year, we will be sending out a letter with updates and announcements for the 2024 Retreat. 

 

2024 EOTW GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
  • Retreat dates: October 25th, 26th and 27th.
  • Cost: $150 for the weekend
  • A love offering will be taken at the retreat for our speaker.
  • Theme: Be Still…God is in Control
  • Guest Speaker: Debbie Warren
  • Open Registration: May 1st (Mail or Online Options – with a $5 processing fee for credit card payment)
  • Register early: We are expecting a full crowd with a possible sellout this year.
  • Cancellation Policy:
    • Full refunds until September 1. 2024
    • 50% refunds until October 1, 2024
    • No refunds will be available after October 1, 2024; however, you may transfer your registration to someone else if you are not able to attend. They will be assigned to the room you were in.

 

STREAMS UPDATE:

We are very excited about our streams this year.  Each stream will last 75 to 90 minutes. Limited numbers on some streams. Once they are filled, they are filled for the year.

 

Creative Streams:

  • Still Life Painting with Lisa. Painting on a 6×6 canvas with step-by-step direction. It will be a picture of a Sunflower. There is an additional cost of $3 for this workshop.
  • Card making workshop: Chris will teach you how to make cards. Each participant will leave with one to two cards.

 

Adventure Streams:

  • This group will be going to Old Woman Creek which is protected as a State Nature Preserve and a National Estuarine Research Reserve. A naturalist will provide education about Old Woman Creek. You can also choose to do a hike afterwards on one of the paths or sit by the birdfeeders.

Learning Streams:   

  • Bridge playing: Judy will teach a group to play the classic card game Bridge.
  • Food preservation:Toni will teach the group how to preserve food through dehydrating and freeze drying. Each participant will leave with their own pack of herb seasoning you will make during the stream. There is a $3 cost for this workshop.

Relaxing Streams:

  • The Needlework Niche: Bring your own supplies to crochet, knit, or do needlework.  This stream will take place around the fire in the main lobby.
  • Shopping: Great shopping is available in nearby Vermillion or Sandusky. This is a great time to relax and come back for a quick nap.

DINING UPDATES:
  • Complimentary meals are included in your registration! It is our desire that you join us for meals. If  you choose to, you are welcome to bring your own food or visit a restaurant in the area.
  • Beulah Beach is proud to announce the new dining hall, Sunset Cafe. The new cafe should be open during our retreat and is located on the other side of the retreat center. For those of you who know where the new playground is, the dining hall is next to that. 
  • Many new features will be provided to accommodate our large group & cut down on cold food.
  • Beulah Beach will accommodate dietary restrictions for those who are Gluten free or have dairy issues. Please indicate this on your registration form.
  • The results of the menu survey are in! Thank you to those who responded to the survey on our Facebook page and web page. The menu is as follows:

 

FRIDAY NIGHT

Dinner will be provided this year, as many requested.  This will include a Sandwich Car (cold cuts and cheese), soup and a salad bar.

SATURDAY MORNING

Breakfast Bar with brand new waffle irons which cook quickly & efficiently.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON

Baked Potato Bar, Soup, & Salad Bar

SATURDAY EVENING

Fajita Bar & Salad Bar

SUNDAY MORNING

Breakfast Bar

 

ROOM SETUP
  • You will be asked on the registration form whom you want to room with.
  • Please let us know if you are willing to use a top bunk or share a double bed. If you do not want to share a double bed, or are able to use the top bunk, there will be no more than 3 to 4 women in your room.
  • We cannot guarantee a private room. If you would like a private room, we suggest that you register very early as these are limited. Remember the most fun is bringing a friend, a sister, or a daughter for the weekend and enjoying the best slumber party ever.

ARTWORK RAFFLE
  • Back by popular demand – we will have a special raffle this year.
  • We will be raffling the artwork that our committee members and friends are doing for decorations. We also have some surprises for our raffle.
  • Tickets will be available for a dollar each or 12 tickets for $10. These will be available at the retreat so bring cash. We also have some wonderful door prizes.

 

NEW EOTW T-SHIRTS
  • New T-shirts will be available this year for order only. These short sleeve shirts will be in a periwinkle blue with a beautiful graphic and the words BE STILL – God is in Control on the front and our logo on the sleeve.
  • The T-shirts will be $20.00 each and available in sizes up to a 4X.
  • In addition, this year we will introduce long sleeve T-shirts.  These will be an aqua color and will have our logo on the front and the words edge of the water on the sleeve. Long-sleeved T-shirts will be $25. You will need to order these on your registration form.
  • We will not have shirts for sale at the retreat.

 

REGISTRATION UPDATES:

  • Registration time will be from 5:00-7:15 on Friday, October 25.
  • When you arrive – follow the signs to the Lakeshore Lodge to register (turn on Indiana Avenue) – DO NOT go to the cottages. If you are from Calvary Bible Chapel – follow the signs to Bethany Hall to register.   
  • Important Note: Doors to the lodge will not open until 5p.m. Please do not come before then.
  • Dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m.

EOTW NEWSLETTERS
  • We will provide 2 newsletters between now and the time retreat via email.
  • If you wish to receive these via the US post office, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope.
  • Please add www.edgeofthewaterwomensretreat.com in your contacts to prevent future emails from going to your spam folder.
  • Also, follow us on Facebook for updates.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

CHAIRMAN – Debbie Warren

VICE CHAIRMAN – Becky Haas

SECRETARY – Lisa Levi

TREASURER – Cathy Beals

INTERNET GURU – Gloria Reynolds

WORSHIP LEADER-Melissa Albrecht

SUPPORT STAFF – Lori Andrzejewski, Kay Taynor

PRAYER WARRIOR – Joyce Hensley

WHAT HAPPENS AT RETREAT

Friday: 

  • Registration
  • Session 1 – Praise music, speaker, meet prayer pals
  • Campfire, games, fellowship
  • Quiet time 11:00 p.m.

Saturday:

  • Breakfast
  • Prayer tables and morning devotional
  • Session 2 – Worship time, Testimony, Speaker
  • Lunch
  • Streams
  • Free Time
  • Dinner
  • Session 3 – Worship time, Speaker, Giveaway 
  • Fellowship

Sunday:

  • Load cars
  • Breakfast
  • Prayer Pals/Morning Devotional
  • Closing Session – Worship Time, Love offering for speaker, Speaker, Time alone with prayer card
  • Reflection and closing

Refunds policy:  Full refunds until September 1, 2024 – 50 % refund until October 1, 2024 – 

No refunds after October 1st (you may transfer your registration). T-shirts cannot be refunded.