Our 8 Favorite Retreat Spaces Fall 2022
“My Beloved Spoke and Said to Me, ‘Arise, My Love, my Beautiful One and Come to Me’ “
Song Solomon 2:10
The Sanctuary at Bear Creek, 4295 126th Avenue, Allegan
Enjoy 20 acres of trails, woodland & water as well as the cozy & restful Abide Prayer Cabin and “Secret Place Retreat Room” with private entrance and bath located on the ground floor of the Lodge. Spiritual Direction available.
Uses: Day/Overnight Retreat
Contact: thesanctuaryatbearcreek@gmail.com, Lori 616-218-8281 https://www.thesanctuaryatbearcreek.com/
Cost: Donation
The Renewal Room, City on a Hill Ministries, 100 Pine St, Zeeland
A beautifully decorated, comfortable retreat “room” for Christian leaders. Caters to creature comforts with desk, couch, & comfy chair. Cafe on main level and park across the street.
Use: Day Retreat
Contact: www.coahm.org/renewal, Deb Dykstra 616-540-7063
Cost: No Charge
Bethabara Retreat House, 3767 64th St, Holland/Saugatuck
Retreat Cottage tucked in the wooded dune land near Saugatuck. Protected time and space for sabbath. Features kitchenette, bed, wood stove, full bath and deck.
Use: Day/Overnight Retreat
Contact: www.bethabara.net, Mary VanAndel 269-857-7010
Cost: $60 p/night
The Hermitage, 11321 Dutch Settlement Road, Three Rivers, MI
Cozy, fully furnished Barn Retreat Center with all utilities. Meals and Spiritual Direction available. A beautiful Christian center offering guided & individual retreats.
Use: Day & Overnight Retreat 269-244-8696
Contact: https://www.hermitagecommunity.org/
Cost: $75-$100, Meals Available
Gilchrist Retreat Center, 56265 Day Road, Three Rivers, MI
67 acres of rolling hills, pond, labyrinth with 8 fully furnished modern prayer cabins.
Use: Day & Overnight Retreat
Contact: https://fetzer.org/work/retreat-facilities/gilchrist (269) 375-2000
Cost: $60 per night (Multi-Faith Facility)
Franciscan Life Process Center, 11650 Downes St NE, Lowell
Gorgeous country retreat center with serene grounds and views! 8 individual retreat rooms with kitchen accessibility & private or shared baths. Self-Directed or Directed retreats available.
Use: Day/Overnight
Contact: https://lifeprocesscenter.org/ 616-897-7842
Cost: $70 p/night
Augustine Center, 2798 North US 31, Petosky, MI
Enjoy one of the center’s apartments with fully equipped kitchen, sitting room, bedroom, bath, AC and WIFI. Meals available. Chapel and nature trail in this gorgeous setting just outside Petosky.
Use: Day & Overnight Retreat
Contact: https://augustinecenter.weebly.com/ (231) 347-3657
Cost: $50 p/night
Hankering for a Road Trip?
Wilderness Fellowship, 22000 County RD M, Frederic, WI
The ultimate prayer cabin! 1 or 2 person cabins within the Prayer Cabin Village. Situated on 200 acres bordering Spirit Lake. Great place for a couple retreat get away, writing or artist retreat.
Use: Overnight & Multi-Day Retreat
Contact: https://www.wildernessfellowship.com/prayer-cabins/ (715)488-8564
Cost: $60-$80 /night