About this retreat
You keep a lot of plates spinning, and the to-do list is long. Wouldn’t it be great to have a break from cooking meals, cleaning the dishes, and entertaining your tribe? Could you imagine some time away that allowed for quality time with your spouse, spiritual renewal, and bonding time with the whole family? What kind of trip would it take to recharge those physical, emotional, and spiritual batteries? Sometime we wear ourselves out, and what we need isn’t just another vacation that requires more work. What we need is a vacation with a purpose.
Forest Home’s Summer Family Retreat strives to be the experience your family needs to reconnect, rediscover, and relax. In a picturesque mountain setting, your family will be engaged by dynamic speakers to challenge your spiritual walk. Your children will be loved and taught in fun, age-specific programs throughout the day and tenderly cared for in your cabin in the evening by your family’s very own Child Care Assistant. (No, you’re not dreaming!) You will finally be able to sit down during dinner to enjoy hot, delicious meals prepared by our skilled staff and take that much-needed break from the chores.
Whether you feel like plunging down the zipline or journaling in the chapel, going for a hike or indulging in a milkshake, Forest Home offers a unique blend of experiences for your whole family to make impacting memories to last a lifetime. You won’t regret the time away from the screens, busy day-planner, and baseball practice. Find your rest, find your purpose at Forest Home!
Speaker: Jim Burns
Speaker: Ron Merrell
Worship: Jordan & Jessa Anderson
Host Pastor: Brandon Reed
Speaker: Jim Burns
Jim Burns is the president of HomeWord and the Executive Director of the HomeWord Center for Youth and Family at Azusa Pacific University. Jim speaks to thousands of people around the world each year. He has close to 2 million resources in print in 20 languages. He primarily writes and speaks on the values of HomeWord, which are: Strong Marriages, Confident Parents, Empowered Kids, and Healthy Leaders. Some of his most popular books are: Confident Parenting, The Purity Code, Creating an Intimate Marriage, and Closer. Jim and his wife, Cathy, live in Southern California and have
three grown daughters, Christy, Rebecca, and Heidi; two sons-in-law, Steve and Matt; and two grandchildren, James and Charlotte.
Speaker: Ron Merrell
Ron Merrell is the Teaching Pastor at Heights Church in Prescott, AZ. With a background in ministry and stand-up comedy, Ron loves seeing God’s Word bring hope to people’s hearts and smiles to their faces. He co-authored Random Thoughts and is a frequent camp and conference speaker. Ron is a graduate of John Brown University, and he and his wife, Anna, have three children.
Worship: Jordan & Jessa Anderson
Jordan and Jessa Anderson are singer/songwriters residing in Nashville, Tennessee. The Andersons love writing and sharing original music, traveling around the U.S. and leading worship on the road and at their home church. The Andersons have two children.
Host Pastor: Brandon Reed
Brandon is the Lead Pastor at Saddleback Church – Rancho Capistrano. Born and raised in Tennessee, Brandon attended the University of Tennessee, where he studied biology and chemistry in pursuit of becoming a dentist before sensing God’s call to ministry. He has a Master of Divinity degree in Theology from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, and is currently studying for a Doctorate in Executive Leadership. Brandon is a passionate fan of the Tennessee Volunteers and an avid college football enthusiast. He and his wife, Kara, have two kids, Addy and Bauer. Their family loves all things Disney, hanging out together at the beach, and going on fun adventures.
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HOUSING
Note* : All housing is shared for this event.
Cedar Ridge:
Seven brand new buildings completed in 2018. This luxury housing provides hotel-style lodging with air-conditioning, kitchenettes, customizable room layouts, cozy common areas, private bathrooms and full linens.
Grace House:
Beautiful two story home in a private location. Premium, furnished housing with full kitchen, common area, and five furnished bedrooms with queen & single beds in each room. Private bathrooms with full linens provided.
Preferred:
Mixture of queen, double, twin, and bunk beds with private bathrooms. Full linens provided.
Standard:
Queen and bunk bed housing with private bathrooms. Bed and bath linens not provided.
Economy:
Bunk bed housing with jack & jill bathrooms with a sink in each room. Bed and bath linens are not provided.
RATES
Note* : All Housing is Shared| Age | Economy | Standard | Preferred | Grace House | Cedar Ridge Studio | Cedar Ridge 2bd/1ba | Cedar Ridge 2bd/1ba w/ Living Space | Cedar Ridge 2bd/2ba w/Living Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $785 | $1039 | $1205 | $1425 | $1265 | $1425 | $1465 | $1655 |
| 9-17 Years Old | $469 | $625 | $725 | $849 | $759 | $849 | $879 | $995 |
| 3-8 Years Old | $375 | $499 | $579 | $685 | $609 | $689 | $705 | $795 |
| 0-2 Years Old | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE |
Payment Guidelines:
All deposits are non-refundable and due at the time of registration.
Payment Deadlines:
• The full balance is due no later than May 2nd
• Any cancellation after February 2nd forfeits full payment
• At the discretion of Forest Home, prices are subject to change at any time
• If you are a church or group and have signed a contract, please refer to your contract for payment guidelines