Women's Retreats
Welcome to the perfect break from the everyday! Enjoy freedom from responsibilities, excellent meals, and a great program planned with your needs in mind. Discover for yourself these quality weekends where you can develop enduring friendships, nurture spiritual values, and begin some lifelong memories.
Upcoming Women's Retreats
| Code | Dates | Pacific Woods Lodge | Sky Ridge Lodge | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23RW1 | Oct. 18-20, 2024 | $184* | $167* | |||||
Speaker: Carolyn Arends
Carolyn Arends is known for messages, songs, and books that stir the soul, and a warm, engaging style that leaves her audiences feeling like they’ve found a new best friend.
She has written and released 14 albums and is the author of 3 critically acclaimed books. 15 of Carolyn’s songs have become top 10 radio singles on the Canadian pop and US Christian charts. Carolyn has earned 2 Dove Awards, 3 Juno Nominations, and was recognized as the West Coast Music Awards’ Songwriter of the Year. Her prose has been recognized by The Word Guild, The Evangelical Press Association and The Canadian Church Press Awards.
In addition to her busy touring and speaking schedule, Carolyn is a regular columnist for Christianity Today, Faith Today, and CT Women, and has served as an adjunct professor at Trinity Western University, Regent College, ACTS Seminary, Pacific Life Bible College, Columbia Bible College and Prairie Bible College. She has a degree in Psychology and English from Trinity Western University and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Regent College. She lives in Surrey, BC with her husband, Mark, and their young-adult children Benjamin and Bethany.
We are very excited to welcome Carolyn back to Qwanoes. Prepare for a dynamic weekend of deep meaning, spiritual encouragement, and rich insight.
"One of the most affecting communicators in any genre." - Billboard Magazine
Details:
- Begins: Friday, 9:30 pm (Registration
8:15-9:00 pm)
Guests from Greater Vancouver will catch the 5:45pm ferry from Tsawwassen to the Duke Point ferry terminal in Nanaimo where bus transportation will be provided to Qwanoes. - Ends: Sunday, 1:30 pm Mainlanders will catch
the 3:15 pm ferry to Tsawwassen.
- Accommodation: Warm dormitory-style rooms in our Lodges (Sky Ridge and the Pacific Woods Lodge). You can choose which lodge you would like to stay in when you register.
- What to bring: Your own bedding, Bible, alarm clock, flashlight, warm casual clothes, personal items, appropriate footwear, old clothes & shoes (just in case!), swimsuit.
Activities:
Challenge Course (Jet Stream, Sky Station, Sky-Scraper, Screamer, Climbing Tower, Breathtaker, Ocean Kayaking, Etc.), Outdoor Laser Tag, Hiking Maple Mountain, Horseshoes, Ping Pong, Street Hockey, Skate Park, Volleyball, Basketball, Foosball, Trampoline, Club Coco, and more.
Standard Features:
- Great Free Time Options
- Guest House Fitness Centre
- Many Coffee, Tea & Talk Breaks
- Special Music
- Small Group Reflection
- Sharing & Prayer
- Optional Tournaments
Saturday Morning Seminars:
Our quality workshop options provide opportunities to discuss relevant issues, learn new skills, or maybe just to have some fun! Areas covered often include crafts, family life, marriage, inter-personal relationships, spiritual enhancement, and practical personal development.
"I loved it! I was so encouraged by others, and inspired by the speaker."
Other Features:
- Special Banquet!
- Chemainus Murals & Boutique Window Shopping
- Crafts
Relax and Relate:
Enjoy a refreshing afternoon in the sun...from outdoor activities and walks, to the pleasure of a special afternoon tea.