Q: How much does the retreat cost this year?
A: $150 plus one team-prepared meal for the group.
Q: Is this just for the church members?
A: No -- we encourage any "like-minded" individuals to join us. It's a great way to get to know some of the ladies at our church and others, and to enjoy a spiritual, rejuvenating, fun-filled getaway in a beautiful setting.
Q: Is my payment refundable if I can't attend at the last minute?
A: That depends. When there is a waiting list and someone can step in and take your place on a full roster you will get a full refund if your plans change prior to January 1, 2019. After that date please do not expect a full refund. Our operating expenses will not be adjustable. However, our financial situation may allow for a partial refund.
Q: Are there enough beds for everyone?
A: Yes, there are plenty of beds. However, most ladies have to share a bed with others, so you might want to make plans for that in advance. If you know you snore loudly, please share that -- some folks are very light sleepers and probably wouldn't appreciate a heavy snorer. Some bedrooms have several beds, including twin beds, and there are some beds in the recreational areas. All living rooms have couches that fold out into beds, so there are plenty of beds for all. Bring ear plugs as a back up.
Q: Are first floor bedrooms available?
A: Yes, however we have some in our group who can not manage stairs due to health issues and we try to accommodate the needs of those folks first. We do however have fewer bedrooms on the first floor of each cabin than on the second floors.
Q: Do we need to clean the facility when we leave?
A: No -- we are required to pay cleaning fees in advance, so cleaning is taken care of!
Q: What amenities are there?
A: Q: What amenities are there?
A: This is a luxury facility. We will have access to (reasonably) private hot tubs, an outdoor fire pit, indoor plumbing, and all the comforts of home. The kitchens are stocked with all the basic utensils, pots, pans, silverware, serving pieces, plates and glasses. If your meal requires something special, (like a crock pot) bring it along, just in case.
Each bathroom will have soap and hotel-sized bottles of shampoo & conditioner. Some toilet paper is supplied, but we will be bringing more for the weekend. (They do NOT provide any cleaning/refreshing service while we're there, but there is a washer/dryer in each facility.)
Bath towels are provided, including some towels in the sauna area. They have microwave ovens in each kitchen and full refrigerators. There are dishwashers in every kitchen and plenty of silverware, plates, cups, etc. for the group. There are coffee makers and the brunch teams are going to provide coffee, sugar, and creamer for each cabin.
(NOTE: Coffee drinkers, PLEASE bring special coffee and or special coffee or tea treatments -- do not assume anyone else will bring your special brand.)
Q: How should we dress?
A: Check the weather channel. The first year was pretty cold. It warmed up enough in the afternoon to do some outdoor activities, but the fireside drumming required extra clothing (coats, blankets, hats) to be comfortable. The second year was unseasonably warm, so no coats were ever required the entire weekend. The third year it rained the entire weekend, and we STILL had a blast indoors. Bring a coat and cold-weather attire to be prepared -- comfort is critical. Don't forget comfortable shoes for hiking or participating in exercise or dance! Weather permitting we will have some outdoor activities.
Q: What about carpooling?
A: Carpooling is strongly encouraged for a couple of reasons. #1 is to save some gas money (and we know THAT'S important). #2 is that you'll be tired on the trip home (happy-tired, but tired), and having someone to converse with or share your experience makes the trip go faster and safer. Check the list of attendees to see who lives in your area and contact them to coordinate rides. Check in time is 4:00 on Thursday, February 21st and the trip takes about 5 hours from Denton. If you are going to come after dark please let us know. We will be looking for you.
Q: Will there be an internet connection there?
A: Yes, we have had internet connection available in the past, but remember we're really 'out in the sticks' so those connections can be 'iffy' at times.
Q: What if there's an emergency?
A: The staff at Log Country Cove is VERY helpful. They will do what they can to take calls and get messages to us if needed in an emergency. We are only minutes from Burnett TX.
If you get a chance, thank the owners. They really have been wonderful to us over the years!
Q: Is there a privacy policy?
A: It has been suggested that we remember that some people are more private than others and that we need to be respectful of that fact. Before you share personal information, photos, or other information that might be of a sensitive nature that you ask permission of those you are featuring.
A: $150 plus one team-prepared meal for the group.
Q: Is this just for the church members?
A: No -- we encourage any "like-minded" individuals to join us. It's a great way to get to know some of the ladies at our church and others, and to enjoy a spiritual, rejuvenating, fun-filled getaway in a beautiful setting.
Q: Is my payment refundable if I can't attend at the last minute?
A: That depends. When there is a waiting list and someone can step in and take your place on a full roster you will get a full refund if your plans change prior to January 1, 2019. After that date please do not expect a full refund. Our operating expenses will not be adjustable. However, our financial situation may allow for a partial refund.
Q: Are there enough beds for everyone?
A: Yes, there are plenty of beds. However, most ladies have to share a bed with others, so you might want to make plans for that in advance. If you know you snore loudly, please share that -- some folks are very light sleepers and probably wouldn't appreciate a heavy snorer. Some bedrooms have several beds, including twin beds, and there are some beds in the recreational areas. All living rooms have couches that fold out into beds, so there are plenty of beds for all. Bring ear plugs as a back up.
Q: Are first floor bedrooms available?
A: Yes, however we have some in our group who can not manage stairs due to health issues and we try to accommodate the needs of those folks first. We do however have fewer bedrooms on the first floor of each cabin than on the second floors.
Q: Do we need to clean the facility when we leave?
A: No -- we are required to pay cleaning fees in advance, so cleaning is taken care of!
Q: What amenities are there?
A: Q: What amenities are there?
A: This is a luxury facility. We will have access to (reasonably) private hot tubs, an outdoor fire pit, indoor plumbing, and all the comforts of home. The kitchens are stocked with all the basic utensils, pots, pans, silverware, serving pieces, plates and glasses. If your meal requires something special, (like a crock pot) bring it along, just in case.
Each bathroom will have soap and hotel-sized bottles of shampoo & conditioner. Some toilet paper is supplied, but we will be bringing more for the weekend. (They do NOT provide any cleaning/refreshing service while we're there, but there is a washer/dryer in each facility.)
Bath towels are provided, including some towels in the sauna area. They have microwave ovens in each kitchen and full refrigerators. There are dishwashers in every kitchen and plenty of silverware, plates, cups, etc. for the group. There are coffee makers and the brunch teams are going to provide coffee, sugar, and creamer for each cabin.
(NOTE: Coffee drinkers, PLEASE bring special coffee and or special coffee or tea treatments -- do not assume anyone else will bring your special brand.)
Q: How should we dress?
A: Check the weather channel. The first year was pretty cold. It warmed up enough in the afternoon to do some outdoor activities, but the fireside drumming required extra clothing (coats, blankets, hats) to be comfortable. The second year was unseasonably warm, so no coats were ever required the entire weekend. The third year it rained the entire weekend, and we STILL had a blast indoors. Bring a coat and cold-weather attire to be prepared -- comfort is critical. Don't forget comfortable shoes for hiking or participating in exercise or dance! Weather permitting we will have some outdoor activities.
Q: What about carpooling?
A: Carpooling is strongly encouraged for a couple of reasons. #1 is to save some gas money (and we know THAT'S important). #2 is that you'll be tired on the trip home (happy-tired, but tired), and having someone to converse with or share your experience makes the trip go faster and safer. Check the list of attendees to see who lives in your area and contact them to coordinate rides. Check in time is 4:00 on Thursday, February 21st and the trip takes about 5 hours from Denton. If you are going to come after dark please let us know. We will be looking for you.
Q: Will there be an internet connection there?
A: Yes, we have had internet connection available in the past, but remember we're really 'out in the sticks' so those connections can be 'iffy' at times.
Q: What if there's an emergency?
A: The staff at Log Country Cove is VERY helpful. They will do what they can to take calls and get messages to us if needed in an emergency. We are only minutes from Burnett TX.
If you get a chance, thank the owners. They really have been wonderful to us over the years!
Q: Is there a privacy policy?
A: It has been suggested that we remember that some people are more private than others and that we need to be respectful of that fact. Before you share personal information, photos, or other information that might be of a sensitive nature that you ask permission of those you are featuring.