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Women's Retreats

A relaxing setting awaits!

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

CodeDatesPacific Woods LodgeSky Ridge Lodge
25RW1Oct. 17-19, 2025$193*$175*
*NOTE: 5% GST APPLIES TO CAMPS & RETREATS

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Speaker: TBA

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.