Mens Retreats

Cedine has two men’s retreats for 2012, one in the spring, March 23-25 and one in the fall, October 26-28.  This year’s theme is “Making My Brother Better!”  The speaker for the May retreat is Robert Anderson (bio).  Robert is the senior pastor of Colonial Baptist Church in Randallstown, MD.  The speaker for the fall retreat is Dr. Paul Cannings (bio).  Dr. Cannings is the senior pastor of Living Word Fellowship Church in Houston, Texas.  He is also President and founder of Power Walk Ministries, a ministry focusing on church leadership & development, marriage, and family and teacher training.  Come and be refreshed in the Word and enjoy fellowship with other men. This could be a life changing time for you!

The retreat begins with registration from 2-6 p.m. eastern standard time. The evening meal (served from 6-7) kicks off the retreat. The weekend will be filled with speaker sessions, workshops, recreation, meals, snacks, fellowship and fun. The retreat concludes with a box lunch noon meal on Sunday.

Accommodations: Our guests are housed in Nash Hall, Grace House, Hance House, Narnia, village cabins, and cottages.  Bed and bath linens are provided.  Men will be housed 2 to 3 per room with the exception of the village cabins, which are 6 to10 per room depending upon your group and space available.
There is an additional charge of $20/night for private rooms when available.

Specific Housing: To reserve a specific housing unit you must send in the completed registration form along with full payment for each person requesting the unit. Please note housing is assigned as full payment is received. Some units will be reserved as much as a year in advance.

Roommates: If you wish to be housed with specific roommates, please specify on the registration form. Once you arrive, we ask that you do not change rooms.

Registration: Please register early as space is limited. In order to be considered registered we need a registration form completed and at least a deposit paid. Check-in is from 2-6 p.m. on the first day of the event. All advance payments are non-refundable.

Transfers: Transfers to another event MUST be made at least 14 days before the conference or retreat. You may transfer payment to an unregistered person if you are unable to attend. No payment may be transferred to a person who is already registered. If you are unable to attend, cannot transfer it to an unregistered person and have not notified us at least two weeks prior to the retreat, your money is not refundable or transferable.

Early Bird Discount!
There is a considerable discount if you pay early. The Early Bird Price is $120. If you register less than 30 days before an event the charge will be $140.

Activities: Canoeing, horseback riding (closed toe shoes and long pants required), riflery, archery, boat rides, hay rides, etc... will be available according to the season and weather.

Correspondence Courses: If you wish to use a correspondence course towards payment for your retreat, you must complete the course and the verses at least one month before your scheduled event. If you have completed a correspondence course you must send in the award check at least two weeks in advance or it may not be honored.  Award checks expire after one year of issue.  The award this year will be $50 per person that has completed a correspondence course.  Awards are contingent on the availability of funds.

WHAT TO BRING: 

• Bible,
• casual clothes,
• comfortable shoes,
• jacket,
• raincoat,
• toiletry items,
• flashlight.

WHAT NOT TO BRING: Towels, Sheets, etc…  All linens are provided.

Dress: Dress is casual. Because we are a Christian facility we ask that you dress in a God-honoring way at all times.  Shirts are to be worn in all public places. Pants/shorts must be comfortable, but not sagging.

Policies: Pets, smoking, and alcoholic beverages are not allowed in any of the buildings.

We reserve the right to reassign rooms to those who have mobility needs even if you have paid in full for that room. NOTE: this is only if absolutely necessary. We make every attempt to house you where you have requested when you pay in full.

The minimum age for adult retreats is 16. Please encourage your younger people to attend the teen retreats.

Any items found after a retreat will be kept for 30 days.  Please call as soon as possible concerning missing items.