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. 

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. 

WHAT TO BRING TO RETREAT

Clothing – casual and comfortable. Note dressing in layers is helpful

water bottle/coffee tumbler

bible, notebook, pen

extra towel (those provided are small)

toiletries

walking shoes

pillow if you need a certain firmness

snack to share

love offering and money for raffle

 

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.

• 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.
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We realize this is a lot of information, but we hope this clarifies multiple questions.  Please continue to pray for the retreat and women who will be attending.

God’s Blessing to You,

Edge of the Water Women’s Retreat Committee

DIRECTIONS TO BEULAH BEACH:

COMING FROM THE EAST

1 – COMING FROM INTERSTATE 90

        •   On Interstate 90 heading west, pick up Route 2 at Elyria heading west

        •   Drive to the Vermilion exit (Route 60) turn right (North)

        •   Drive north on Route 60 to downtown Vermilion, junction with Route 6

        •   Turn left on Route 6, drive 5 miles to Beulah Beach turn right

            LOOK FOR OUR BALLOONS

2 – TAKING THE TURNPIKE FROM THE CLEVELAND AREA

        •   Take the 80/90 turnpike West to Exit 135 – Baumhart Rd. turn left (North)

        •   Drive to Route 2 turn West on Route 2

        •   Drive to Vermilion Exit (Route 60) turn right

        •   Drive north on Route 60 to downtown Vermilion, junction with Route 6

        •   Turn left on Route 6, drive 5 miles to Beulah Beach turn right

            LOOK FOR OUR BALLOONS

COMING FROM MICHIGAN OR TOLEDO

        •   Take Route 23 South to the Ohio Turnpike (Salsbury Rd Exit) follow signs to turnpike

        •   Or take I-75 South to I-280 South to the turnpike

        •   Take the turnpike EAST to Exit 110 (route4) turn left (North) on Route 4 Sandusky

        •   Drive five miles to Route 2 turn East on Route 2           

        •   Drive 13 1/2 miles to Hwy 61 BERLIN HEIGHTS EXIT (NOT Berlin Rd) turn left

        •   Drive 1/2 mile to Route 6 and turn right (flashing overhead light)

        •   Drive 3 miles to Beulah Beach turn left – LOOK FOR OUR BALLOON

COMING FROM THE SOUTH

          •    Take 71 north to Exit 186 (Ashland) take Hwy 250 North to Savannah

        •   Junction with Hwy 60 and go North

        •   At Clarksfield, take Hwy 18 west to Hwy 601 (about 10 miles)

        •   Drive north to Route 61 turn North to Route 6 turn right

        •   Drive 3 miles to Beulah Beach turn left – LOOK FOR OUR BALLOONS