Helpful Information
Suggested Packing List
The following are recommended items to bring to the retreat:
- Bible and notebook
- Bedding (the beds are twin bunk beds, so bring either a sleeping bag or twin sheets, blankets, and a pillow)
- Clothes for extremely warm and cool weather
- Swimming apparel
- Towels (bath and beach)
- Personal items/shower supplies
- Bug spray/sunscreen
- Cameras
- Water bottle
- Flashlight
- Collapsible chairs for around the campfire
- PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AS THIS IS PROHIBITED BY THE STATE PARK
Driving Directions
A map may be found on the accomodations page. Use the tool to print up directions as needed.
When to Arrive, Schedule of Events
Please arrive between 4:00 and 6:00 pm to register and get settled in to your cabin. Supper will be served at 6:00 pm. Opening worship will begin at 7:00 pm. Announcements and ice breaker activities will follow our opening worship. Please arrive no later than 7:00 pm. To view a pdf file of the detailed daily schedule of events, click here.
Visiting the Area
If you are interested in spending more time in the St. Louis area, let us know how we can be of help. We can plan some events, help arrange housing with congregation members or hotels. The following are related websites for more information.
- www.explorestlouis.com
- www.stlouis.missouri.org
- www.stltoday.com
- www.stlouisarch.com
- www.budweisertours.com/docs/stltour.htm
- www.stlzoo.org
- www.grantsfarm.com
- www.citymuseum.org
