Frequently Asked Questions

Who is invited?

This year the Foundations Class has opened the invitation to the Retreat to the Becoming One Class. The question has been raised about children. Infants are allowed to come, but please keep in mind that this is a marriage retreat. If you plan on bringing your baby, please notify the Planning Committee so other sleeping accommodations can be arranged.


What's the schedule looking like?

We will all be arriving at 7pm Friday night. Eat dinner first, but bring a snack to share. We'll have an organized activity before you're on your own (which can include games in the lodge, a nice long walk, campfire fun, etc. Saturday will include worship time, 3 sessions, 3 meals, group activity, free time and campfire. Sunday, after breakfast, we'll worship together and then have a final wrap-up session before we head for home at about 11am.


How do we get there?

For a map, see previous post: How do I get there?
Otherwise, take 131 North to exit 118 - M82 (Newaygo/Howard City exit). Turn left. After 9.5 miles, you'll see the Camp Calvary sign on your right. Turn right - this dirt road is Pettit Drive. Follow signs to campground.


What should we bring?

Sleeping bags & pillows, tent if camping, toiletries, snack to share Friday night, Bibles, and games (we will not have the usual supply from the Willsons, as they cannot attend)


Why does the retreat cost more this year?

Due to the increased costs at Camp Calvary, the planning committee set the costs according to lodging arrangements. First the fixed costs (food and Multipurpose building rental) were determined then the cost of either a campsite or duplex were added to that cost. For the last retreat, the cost was set too low and we ended up needing sponsors to help us meet the balance due (and depleting the class fund). Incidentally, the cost for 2004's retreat was $70.


What does the cost cover?

The cost of the retreat includes rental costs of the camp as well as three meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.