ALOA BOOMERANG RETREAT at Luther Springs    

May 8-10, 2013 (Wednesday -- Friday)

Join Luther Springs and ALOA (Adult Lutherans Organized for Action) for a mid-week retreat targeted for adults! Get away, be refreshed, learn and grow during this time together.

Accommodations are in the comfortable and new Kuehner Retreat Center (single or double rooms with a private bathroom). Activities include options such as nature walks, discussions on topics concerning the second half of life, Bible studies, stargazing, campfire fellowship, and fabulous food. This is your opportunity to familiarize yourself with the new retreat center at a significantly reduced rate due to a generous gift from an anonymous donor. Registration is open.

Why do we call it a Boomerang retreat? Because we know that you will want to return again and again and again...

Cost per person: $100 per person; $75 per ALOA member

Download the Participant Packet containing all program information.

SONGS TO SING at Lutheridge    

September 6-8, 2013 (Friday–Sunday) 

This is a retreat for church choirs of all sizes as well as individuals who like to sing in a choir to learn from an excellent choral clinician. Come and gather in the mountains with others who share the love of choral music. Five selections of music will be rehearsed throughout the weekend so choirs can leave with 5 prepared anthems. Workshops and a reading session will also be part of the weekend. 

Michael Glasgow, director of Music at North Raleigh United Methodist Church is the program’s clinician. Michael’s energetic style has been described as “infectous” and “contagious” bringing insight and passion to his composing and directing. Michael will help participants in both technique and expression.

Cost: $190 per person (Registration will open on May 15, 2013.)

WOMEN'S SPIRITUAL RETREAT at Luther Springs     

September 20-22, 2013 (Friday – Sunday)

"Come To The Well" ... Experience. Encouragement. Empowerment.

"Come and meet a Man who told me all about myself." (John 4:29)

Are you living too fast? ... You may be addicted to hurry! We will look at SPIRITUAL strategies for slowing down using Addicted to Hurry by Kirk Byron Jones (participants can purchase this book prior to the retreat if desired)

ALL women are invited to attend, and you may invite someone who needs to be away from the busyness of everyday life to be rejuvenated through the company of others and the beautiful grounds of Luther Springs. Join Pastor Vicki Hamilton as she leads us in our retreat… Bring your Bible, knitting, favorite book, swim suit/extra towel, light weight jacket/sweater, favorite blanket, flashlight, and relaxing spirit. Massages (payable directly to the therapist), archery, hay-less hayride, relaxation, new and old friends, excellent food, and "real" fresh air are a-waiting you.

Facilitator/contact: Vicki Hamilton, co-pastor at St. John's in Jacksonville, FL (pastorvicki@live.com, 904.238-1714)

Cost:
Kuehner Center: $115 per person;
Morgan Village: $100 per person (Registration will open on May 15, 2013)

AUTUMN ADULTS at Lutheridge    

October 14-18, 2013 (Monday– Friday) 

Come to Asheville in the Fall for the beauty of the mountains, fellowship and stimulating Bible study. 

2013 Theme: Revelation ~ For the 1st and 21st Century

Pastor Tim Canniff-Kuhn, Program Director at Lutheridge, will lead a Bible study of Revelation which is of the most powerful and misunderstood books of the Bible. The study will examine the both the historical setting of the book as well as its application for today. The formats of both lecture and discussion will be used. 

The week also includes exploring the Asheville area which has become a popular destination. Set in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, Asheville is a center for crafts and folk art, craft breweries and apple orchards. The program includes a motor coach trip to see Fall Colors, an (optional) outing exploring Asheville and an evening of storytelling with Pastor Mary, co-director of program at Lutheridge. 

Cost: $350 per person (Registration will open on May 15, 2013.)

YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY LEADER'S RETREAT at Lutheridge    

December 2-4, 2013 (Monday– Wednesday) 

Join us at Lutheridge for Fellowship, Networking, Growth, and FUN! Intentional time will be spent for personal relaxation and renewal as well as hands-on learning. The retreat is offered at a reduced rate as our gift to YOU! Watch future announcements for information on speakers.

Cost: $75 per person (Registration will open on May 15, 2013.)

WILD WOMEN WEEKENDS at Lutheridge    

February 7-9; March 7-9; March 14-16; and March 21-23, 2014 (all are Friday-Sunday) 

Adult women of all ages and life situations have four opportunities to gain vision and strength for the new year. Bring a group to deepen fellowship with women you know – or come alone to find kindred spirits in Wild Women from across the southeast. This year we’ll explore storytelling as hear the old old story in fresh new ways and become reacquainted with Jesus the storyteller. Come to discover your own unique storytelling style and discover the power story has to shape our lives. Rate includes lodging for two nights, Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast, and all program costs. Register Early!

Leader: Pastor Mary Canniff-Kuhn, Lutheridge Program Director & Storyteller!

Cost: $205 per person (Registration will open in August.)

QUILT RETREAT at Luther Springs    

February 17-21, 2014 (Monday – Friday)

Come spend a week with other quilters in the relaxed atmosphere of Luther Springs. There will be fellowship, worship, and projects for gift ideas and a non-profit group (past projects included Lutheran World Relief, Lutheran Services of Florida, and Resurrection House children’s choir). Set up before lunch on Monday, depart after brunch on Friday. Don’t miss this opportunity to work on you PHD’s (Projects Half Done) and UFO’s (Un Finished Objects).

Teachers will be there to assist with the projects, as well as to answer questions regarding different techniques. Feel free to work on your own projects instead. There will also be great food, a day trip to a local quilt shop, as well as the opportunity to share some of your own creations!

Cost: Kuehner Center: $352 per person; Morgan Village: $284 per person (Registration will open on August 15, 2013)

GOD'S GRILL FOR MEN at Luther Springs    

February 21-22, 2014 (Friday – Saturday)

A retreat for men who want to enrich their faith while relaxing doing “traditional” manly things - fishing, grilling, and archery. The weekend will explore the spiritual as well as the environmental aspects of being a “guy”. The content of the retreat is based upon Bill Perkins Book: “6 Rules Every Man Must Break (….and every woman must know)”.

The weekend will cover the following “rules”: The Rule of Passivity – Never Get in a Fight The Rule of Playing It Safe – Never Risk It All The Rule of Perseverance – Never Give Up The Rule of Independence – Never Ask for Help The Rule of Restraint – Never Lose Your Cool The Rule of Impressing Others – Never Look Stupid

Note: the retreat runs from Friday evening social hours through Saturday evening, with the option to stay the extra night, with no programming scheduled for Sunday morning.

Led by Rev. Dr. David Gardner-Tweed and others

Cost: Kuehner Center: $105 per person;
Morgan Village: $85 per person;
RV Sites: $75 per person.
Additional night and Sunday brunch available for $15 per participant. (Registration will open on August 15, 2013)

CREATE IN ME at Lutheridge    

April 24-27, 2014 (Thursday – Sunday) 
2014 Theme: Creating Wisdom

TBD is Bible Study Leader exploring the creation story through the lens of Wisdom literature to see how it leads us to Jesus as the ultimate in both Wisdom and Creativity. Come to be inspired, encouraged, and re-created! Enjoy a wonderful exchange of ideas encouraging creativity as central to the life of faith! Participate in creative worship and enriching fellowship. Workshops and creation stations offer hands-on opportunities to try new arts and crafts in a safe place where you cannot fail. Process over product is stressed – we are all a beginner at something! Meet others striving to give God’s creative Spirit larger space in their lives. Those who think they are NOT creative are especially encouraged to attend!

Worship Leader: Pastor Mary Canniff-Kuhn, Lutheridge Program Director

Workshop Leaders: More than 30 artists eager to introduce their art form to you!

RATES - all rates are per person and include three nights lodging (double occupancy unless otherwise specified), all meals (Friday breakfast – Sunday breakfast), AND all art materials and instruction!

Cost:
Thornburg or Cottages: $250 per person (double occupancy)
Kohnjoy or single Thornburg room: $295 per person (no single rooms in Kohnjoy)
Day Participant: $175 per person (includes all meals)
(Registration will open on August 15, 2013)

Contact the Registration Office for more information about registration and lodging at 828-684-2361. Call Pastor Mary about the program and schedule 828-209-6307 or mck@novusway.org.

SCRAP CAMP FOR WOMEN at Lutheridge    

April 4-6, 2014 (Friday – Sunday)

Enjoy the blessing of other Christian women as you scrapbook your precious memories. Got pictures? Need time and space? We've got it! The Faith Center is transformed into a scrapper's haven with tables and workspace for 60. New ideas are shared between beginners and experienced, traditional and digital scrapbookers. This weekend is dedicated to scrapbooking sprinkled with fun, inspiration, fellowship, devotions, and Sunday worship. Come and enjoy the dedicated time and know that you will be spoiled by the camp chef all weekend and no doing dishes! All are welcome! Come and preserve your memories and feed your soul!
Leader:  Liz Propst.  Per person cost includes lodging for two nights, Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast, make & takes and lots of extras!

Leader: Liz Propst.

Cost per person: Full On-site: $178 per person; Commuter: $138 per person (includes all meals)

Download the Participant Packet containing all program information.

BIKERS, BIBLES, AND BYWAYS at Lutheridge    

AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2013 (Friday – Monday - Labor Day Weekend)

The last hurrah of the summer is best experienced from the saddle of your motorcycle. Join in men’s fellowship, worship, food (including a BBQ) and lots of riding! Imagine riding the SE roads with other Christian men and having the opportunity to tell your stories, laugh and experience genuine camaraderie. Bible study and worship leader for the weekend will be Pastor Chuck Miller. Housing will be in the Lakeside Cabins.

Cost: $188 per person (Registration will open on May 15, 2013)

HAITI IMMERSION ORIENTATION at Luther Springs    

September 6-7, 2013

Are you planning to lead a group to Haiti?  Would you like to know exactly what will happen when you get there?  Come to Luther Springs for an orientation to the Immersion process, and learn from those who have led groups, those who have been part of small groups, as well as meeting at least one of the members of the Lutheran Church of Haiti who will be hosting you.  Learn what to expect when you are there, learn what the Haitian hosts will do for and with you, but more importantly, learn how to build the excitement within your congregation or group.  The Florida-Bahamas Synod, together with Luther Springs, will be working closely with your group, securing air travel and rooms while there, as well as ensuring you will have the contacts needed while in Haiti.

The retreat will begin Friday evening, and will end Saturday after the evening meal.  There will be the option to spend Saturday night at Luther Springs for a small additional fee.

This retreat is vital for congregational leaders planning to go to Haiti, as well as for those who are interested in the next trip for Deacon training, a fast growing ministry in Haiti.  If you are unable to attend, but would like more information, please contact the Luther Springs office.

GOD’S SPA FOR WOMEN at Luther Springs    

September 27-29, 2013 (Friday – Sunday)

Would you like to come to the “Café Chocolat” to enjoy some time for renewal, relaxation, and rest? A perfect weekend opportunity awaits you. Meet new friends and soak in the beautiful scenery and solitude of Luther Springs. Weekend activities may include: devotions, music, inspirational conversations, journaling, and several spa-type activities such as facials, hand/foot scrubs, and enjoying some chocolates. Massages are available for an additional fee – contact Anna Allen at anna@bodymindspiritconnected.com to schedule yours. Include “God’s Spa Fall 2013” in the subject line. Stay in the new Kuehner Conference Center or with groups in the Morgan Village.

MODERN MIND ~ ANCIENT SOUL at Lutheridge 

November 7-10, 2013 (Thursday – Sunday) 
www.awakeningsoulpresents.org

AwakeningSoul presents Modern Mind ~ Ancient Soul. Come experience fresh ways of imagining God with us ... engaging the Modern Mind while touching the Ancient Soul within. At the heart of our time together will be conversation sparked by Lauren Winner and Jerry Wright.

Lauren Winner is an author, a Christian Spirituality professor at Duke Divinity School, and an Episcopal priest. Lauren is the consummate seeker - the child of a Jewish father and a lapsed Southern Baptist mother, she chose to become an Orthodox Jew, was later baptized and ordained. Jerry Wright is a Jungian analyst, pilgrimage leader and Presbyterian minister. Drawing from the deep well of psychology and theology, Jerry shares his experience of God through the lens of Carl Jung's work.

The event is much more than a series of lectures. Brian Prior, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota, will be our chaplain weaving the experience together through worship and storytelling. Fran McKendree, and an amazing ensemble including Lindsey Blount, River Guerguerian, Charles Milling and Duncan Wickel will create music that will punctuate the learnings and vibrate our souls. Our meeting space will be surrounded by inspiring images created by folk artist RaRa Schlitt.

We invite you to come for Sanctuary, Sustenance and Inspiration.

Cost: Tier one lodging - $600; Tier two lodging - $510; Commuter - $440 all registrations received before 8/1/13 will receive a discount of $50

Child care will be available

Scholarships are available, please contact info@novusway.com.

Register online or print a registration form.

SPIRITUAL PRACTICES FOR PASTORS AND CONGREGATIONAL LEADERS at Luther Springs    

February 10-12, 2014 (Wednesday – Friday)

Our retreat will include scripture study – particularly drawing on the prayerful work of Luther, Bonhoeffer, Merton, and Brueggemann. We will look at several categories of Psalms including Lament, Thanksgiving and Praise, and Remembrance. Susan will guide participants in several prayer practices using Psalms including lectio divina, visio divina, amplification, contemplation, and writing a psalm. Our times of worship together will include singing and praying psalmody, including perhaps morning prayer, evening prayer and/or night prayer.

Rev. Susan Briehl co-authored Practicing Our Faith: A guide for Conversation, Learning, and Growth and contributed to the Way to Live Leader’s Guide. Susan is a Lutheran pastor who lives in Spokane, Washington, with her husband Martin Wells. She and her daughters, Mary Emily and Magdalena, wrote “The Story” and “Food” chapters for Way to Live. She co-edited On Our Way: Christian Practices for Living a Whole Life (Upper Room Books, 2010)

Cost: Kuehner Conference Center: $105 per person; Morgan Village: $90 per person (Registration will open on August 15, 2013)

HANDBELL WEEKENDS at Lutheridge    

February 21-23, 2014 (Friday – Sunday)

February 28-March 2, 2014 (Friday – Sunday)

This enriching event allows individual ringers or entire bell choirs to gain new skills for their music ministry back home. Each weekend features in-depth instruction, fellowship, worship, and performance with an advanced and intermediate track. Choirs will leave with polished pieces that can be used for each of the seasons of the church year.

2014 Clinicians:

February 21-23:
Advanced Track - Michael Kastner;
Intermediate Track - Debbie Rice

February 28-March 2:
Advanced Track - Michael Helman;
Intermediate Track - Sandra Eithun

Cost per person:
$275 -- Kohnjoy (no single rooms in Kohnjoy)
$235 -- Thornburg/Bacot/Cottages/Lakeside Cabins
$195 -- Day rate (includes all meals)

(Registration will open on August 15, 2013)

FISHERS OF MEN at Lutherock    

April 4-6, 2014 (Friday – Sunday) 

Come to the mountains to enjoy life and the serenity of fly fishing. This men’s retreat at Lutherock offers an opportunity to be in a place where God can teach us a lot about our faith through the mountain waters.

There is time for learning knots, entomology, and casting practice before heading out together to the river on Saturday and Sunday morning.

Through devotions and worship, we will prepare for time of reflection and prayer; enhancing the fishing experience beyond just catch and release. A North Carolina fishing license is required and can be purchased online at www.ncwildlife.org. The rate includes lodging, all meals, and some program costs. There will be a limited amount of basic gear available to rent.

Cost: $219 per person (Registration will open on August 15, 2013)

 50 FORWARD at Lutheridge    

MAY 1-4, 2014 (Thursday – Sunday)

If you’re an adult age 50 and up, SAVE THE DATE! Dive into the spring with a retreat created especially for you! Arrive on May 1 and we have a range of terrific pre-weekend activities to choose …outdoor adventures, Biltmore, or even a brewery tour of Asheville! The main retreat will be Friday-Sunday, May 2-4 at Lutheridge and includes great topics, discussion, personal growth, and opportunities to build community with other adults enjoying this stage of adulthood.

Cost per person: TBD (Registration will open on August 15, 2013)

GOD’S SPA FOR WOMEN at Luther Springs    

April 25-27, 2014 (Friday – Sunday)

Would you like to come to the “Café Chocolat” to enjoy some time for renewal, relaxation, and rest? A perfect weekend opportunity awaits you. Meet new friends and soak in the beautiful scenery and solitude of Luther Springs. Weekend activities may include: devotions, music, inspirational conversations, journaling, and several spa-type activities such as facials, hand/foot scrubs, and enjoying some chocolates. Massages are available for an additional fee – contact Anna Allen at anna@bodymindspiritconnected.com to schedule yours. Include “God’s Spa Spring 2014” in the subject line. Stay in the new Kuehner Conference Center or with groups in the Morgan Village.