Retreat Tuition (Pay-In-Full Option)
“Yet, O Lord, You are our Father. We are the clay, You are the potter; we are the work of Your hand.” Isaiah 64:8
Are you longing to be in the palm of His hands? To let Abba Father mold and shape you?
Welcome to this weekend away with Him!
Join a group of like-hearted women for plentiful time for you and God alone in your own private cabin (at GilChrist) or room (at The Hermitage) while also enjoying community and one-on-one spiritual companionship. This retreat will be using both of these side-by-side retreat centers.
Deepen your relationship with God through new practices of prayer
Follow the Spirit’s individual leading to read, rest, pray, walk, write, worship
Bask in God’s presence through time in nature
Discern His voice through one-on-one spiritual companionship
About the Facilitators
Linda Andersen: Wife to Roy, mother, grandmother, mentor, and author of eight books. Through her own walk with God, her books, and opening her home to come for Days Alone with God (DAWGs), Linda has introduced hundreds of women to the power and beauty found in spending time with Him. Her most recent book is Spiritual Retreat for Tired Souls.
Lori Melton: Wife, mother, and retreat coordinator. She and her husband Bryan are privileged to be the directors of the Sanctuary at Bear Creek. A life-long facilitator and spiritual director, her joy has been in accompanying others on their journeys of growth in intimacy with our Abba Father.
Sherri Willett: Gifted in hospitality and helps ministry, Sherri has been a part of the First Love team since 2016 when silent retreating launched her on a path to learning contemplative living, spiritual expression through art and profound joy for life in God!
Julie Blakely: Soul friend of Linda’s for over 30 years, Julie was there at the conception of the First Love Ministry when God planted the seed in Linda’s heart to begin opening her home to others for Days Alone with God & DAWG days were born! A seasoned retreater, Julie is a central part of the team with a passion for intimacy with God, hospitality & administration.
Registration and Accommodations
Our time together will start with dinner on Friday night and continue until heading back home Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Participants are welcome to check into their cabins on Friday between 3:00-6:00 p.m. Guest spaces at both GilChrist and the neighboring Hermitage Community will be used.
Retreaters staying at Gilchrist are responsible for their own meals except for dinner on Friday. Each guest space at Gilchrist is equipped with a complete kitchen (see the complete GilChrist FAQ for more information about the facility). Those staying at The Hermitage should bring their own food for breakfasts; lunches and dinners are provided (see The Hermitage website for more information).
We will try to honor your preference for which facility you prefer.
Those wanting to stay at Gilchrist must be fully vaccinated, apply for a religious or medical exemption, test before arrival and mask.
For more information:
Contact Lori at thesanctuaryatbearcreek@gmail.com or 616-218-8281. The cost for the weekend is $197.
To register:
To sign up, please complete your registration using the “Register” button below. ($197)
If paying by check, you will receive a $7 discount (the credit card processing fee). Please make the check payable to The Sanctuary at Bear Creek and use this link to check out instead of clicking the button at the bottom. ($190)
If for any reason the retreat is cancelled due to COVID restrictions you will receive a full refund. If you’re sending a check, please mail it to: The Sanctuary at Bear Creek, 4295 126th Avenue, Allegan, MI 49010.
“Yet, O Lord, You are our Father. We are the clay, You are the potter; we are the work of Your hand.” Isaiah 64:8
Are you longing to be in the palm of His hands? To let Abba Father mold and shape you?
Welcome to this weekend away with Him!
Join a group of like-hearted women for plentiful time for you and God alone in your own private cabin (at GilChrist) or room (at The Hermitage) while also enjoying community and one-on-one spiritual companionship. This retreat will be using both of these side-by-side retreat centers.
Deepen your relationship with God through new practices of prayer
Follow the Spirit’s individual leading to read, rest, pray, walk, write, worship
Bask in God’s presence through time in nature
Discern His voice through one-on-one spiritual companionship
About the Facilitators
Linda Andersen: Wife to Roy, mother, grandmother, mentor, and author of eight books. Through her own walk with God, her books, and opening her home to come for Days Alone with God (DAWGs), Linda has introduced hundreds of women to the power and beauty found in spending time with Him. Her most recent book is Spiritual Retreat for Tired Souls.
Lori Melton: Wife, mother, and retreat coordinator. She and her husband Bryan are privileged to be the directors of the Sanctuary at Bear Creek. A life-long facilitator and spiritual director, her joy has been in accompanying others on their journeys of growth in intimacy with our Abba Father.
Sherri Willett: Gifted in hospitality and helps ministry, Sherri has been a part of the First Love team since 2016 when silent retreating launched her on a path to learning contemplative living, spiritual expression through art and profound joy for life in God!
Julie Blakely: Soul friend of Linda’s for over 30 years, Julie was there at the conception of the First Love Ministry when God planted the seed in Linda’s heart to begin opening her home to others for Days Alone with God & DAWG days were born! A seasoned retreater, Julie is a central part of the team with a passion for intimacy with God, hospitality & administration.
Registration and Accommodations
Our time together will start with dinner on Friday night and continue until heading back home Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Participants are welcome to check into their cabins on Friday between 3:00-6:00 p.m. Guest spaces at both GilChrist and the neighboring Hermitage Community will be used.
Retreaters staying at Gilchrist are responsible for their own meals except for dinner on Friday. Each guest space at Gilchrist is equipped with a complete kitchen (see the complete GilChrist FAQ for more information about the facility). Those staying at The Hermitage should bring their own food for breakfasts; lunches and dinners are provided (see The Hermitage website for more information).
We will try to honor your preference for which facility you prefer.
Those wanting to stay at Gilchrist must be fully vaccinated, apply for a religious or medical exemption, test before arrival and mask.
For more information:
Contact Lori at thesanctuaryatbearcreek@gmail.com or 616-218-8281. The cost for the weekend is $197.
To register:
To sign up, please complete your registration using the “Register” button below. ($197)
If paying by check, you will receive a $7 discount (the credit card processing fee). Please make the check payable to The Sanctuary at Bear Creek and use this link to check out instead of clicking the button at the bottom. ($190)
If for any reason the retreat is cancelled due to COVID restrictions you will receive a full refund. If you’re sending a check, please mail it to: The Sanctuary at Bear Creek, 4295 126th Avenue, Allegan, MI 49010.
“Yet, O Lord, You are our Father. We are the clay, You are the potter; we are the work of Your hand.” Isaiah 64:8
Are you longing to be in the palm of His hands? To let Abba Father mold and shape you?
Welcome to this weekend away with Him!
Join a group of like-hearted women for plentiful time for you and God alone in your own private cabin (at GilChrist) or room (at The Hermitage) while also enjoying community and one-on-one spiritual companionship. This retreat will be using both of these side-by-side retreat centers.
Deepen your relationship with God through new practices of prayer
Follow the Spirit’s individual leading to read, rest, pray, walk, write, worship
Bask in God’s presence through time in nature
Discern His voice through one-on-one spiritual companionship
About the Facilitators
Linda Andersen: Wife to Roy, mother, grandmother, mentor, and author of eight books. Through her own walk with God, her books, and opening her home to come for Days Alone with God (DAWGs), Linda has introduced hundreds of women to the power and beauty found in spending time with Him. Her most recent book is Spiritual Retreat for Tired Souls.
Lori Melton: Wife, mother, and retreat coordinator. She and her husband Bryan are privileged to be the directors of the Sanctuary at Bear Creek. A life-long facilitator and spiritual director, her joy has been in accompanying others on their journeys of growth in intimacy with our Abba Father.
Sherri Willett: Gifted in hospitality and helps ministry, Sherri has been a part of the First Love team since 2016 when silent retreating launched her on a path to learning contemplative living, spiritual expression through art and profound joy for life in God!
Julie Blakely: Soul friend of Linda’s for over 30 years, Julie was there at the conception of the First Love Ministry when God planted the seed in Linda’s heart to begin opening her home to others for Days Alone with God & DAWG days were born! A seasoned retreater, Julie is a central part of the team with a passion for intimacy with God, hospitality & administration.
Registration and Accommodations
Our time together will start with dinner on Friday night and continue until heading back home Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Participants are welcome to check into their cabins on Friday between 3:00-6:00 p.m. Guest spaces at both GilChrist and the neighboring Hermitage Community will be used.
Retreaters staying at Gilchrist are responsible for their own meals except for dinner on Friday. Each guest space at Gilchrist is equipped with a complete kitchen (see the complete GilChrist FAQ for more information about the facility). Those staying at The Hermitage should bring their own food for breakfasts; lunches and dinners are provided (see The Hermitage website for more information).
We will try to honor your preference for which facility you prefer.
Those wanting to stay at Gilchrist must be fully vaccinated, apply for a religious or medical exemption, test before arrival and mask.
For more information:
Contact Lori at thesanctuaryatbearcreek@gmail.com or 616-218-8281. The cost for the weekend is $197.
To register:
To sign up, please complete your registration using the “Register” button below. ($197)
If paying by check, you will receive a $7 discount (the credit card processing fee). Please make the check payable to The Sanctuary at Bear Creek and use this link to check out instead of clicking the button at the bottom. ($190)
If for any reason the retreat is cancelled due to COVID restrictions you will receive a full refund. If you’re sending a check, please mail it to: The Sanctuary at Bear Creek, 4295 126th Avenue, Allegan, MI 49010.