Join us for the Fourth Annual Secular Summer Retreat
Friday, July 30, 2010 through Sunday, August 1, 2010
“Tranquil Spot” at Long Lake, Courtesy of Charles LaRueWe invite you to join us at the Fourth Annual Secular Summer Retreat at the Long Lake Outdoor Center, near Hastings, MI (only 40 minutes south of Grand Rapids). We have rented the entire campground just for CFI Michigan members and friends, and we hope you will come and enjoy the company of your fellow freethinkers, and the beauty of the Michigan summer.
Retreat begins Friday afternoon and ends mid-morning Sunday.
Location Information
Long Lake Outdoor Center (Inside Yankee Springs Recreation Area)
10370 Gun Lake Rd, Middleville, MI View Map
Registration Prices – Registration Ends July 25th!
Family: $190 (FOC $170) – 2 Adults and children in household
Dual: $100 (FOC $90) – 2 Adults
Individual: $50 (FOC $45) – 1 Adult
Student: $40 (FOC $35) – 1 Current StudentA limited number of grants are available to those requiring financial assistance to attend the retreat. Contact us for information.
Check out the fun from the 2007 Long Lake Retreat
(Video by Jason Pittman)
This beautiful campground on Long Lake offers a variety cabins (with bunk beds), a large dining hall/lodge with a giant fireplace, and access to Long Lake and the Yankee Springs Recreation Area trails.
Available activities include: group activities & games, hiking, biking, canoeing and kayaking (Please bring your canoes & kayaks if you have them). Swimming and motorized boating are available at neighboring Gun Lake.
If you have any additional questions please contact Jennifer Beahan: jbeahan@centerforinquiry.net or call 616-698-2342.
Details and Registration
Friends of the Center receive a 10% discount on Registration.
Not yet a Friend of the Center? Sign up today and register at Friend of the Center (FOC) prices!
Registration is also available by mail (see below) and at all Lecture Events in Grand Rapids – visit the Information table.
2010 Retreat Registration Prices
Price includes lodging, facility rental and meals for the entire weekend.
Regular Registration Prices – Ends July 25th
Family: $190 (FOC $170) – 2 Adults and children in household
Dual: $100 (FOC $90) – 2 Adults
Individual: $50 (FOC $45) – 1 Adult
Student: $40 (FOC $35) – 1 Current StudentLate Registration Prices – July 25th-July 29th
Family: $210 (FOC $190) – 2 Adults and children in household
Dual: $115 (FOC $105) – 2 Adults
Individual: $60 (FOC $55) – 1 Adult
Student: $50 (FOC $45) – 1 Current Student
To Register by Check/ Mail
Complete the online registration form and select “Pay by Check” (preferred method) OR complete registration form in the retreat brochure.
Please make check out to CFI Michigan, write group size in the memo line and mail to check (and registration form if applicable):
Center for Inquiry Michigan
c/o Retreat Registration
3777 44th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Housing Options
There are a variety of large group style cabins that sleep 8-20 people, and smaller cabins that sleep 4-6 people. There is also space available for those wishing to bring their tents and camp for the weekend.
When you register you will have the opportunity to select your housing preferences. Cabin will be assigned in the order that registrations are received – so don’t delay, Register Now!
Note: Lake cabins are the farthest away from the dining hall and bathhouse. Hill Cabins will not have electricity this year due to storm damage
Cabin List:
Mansion House: sleeps 20, two bedrooms and a central lounge – Group
Road House: sleeps 12, two bedrooms and a central lounge – Group
Infirmary: sleeps 10, three bedrooms and attached bathroom – Group
Stage House: sleeps 8 – Group
Hill Cabins: sleeps 4-6/Private (9 units available ) – NO Electricity
Lake Cabins: sleeps 4-6/Private (8 units available)
Tent Camping: bring your tent and find the perfect spot to set up camp
Bed Layout: twin bunk beds, most are stacked & fixed. Twin size mattresses are provided: Everyone is responsible for bringing their own bedding or sleeping bags.
Maps, What To Bring and Important Info
Visit the Attendee Information Page for all the important details: Directions & Maps, What to Bring, Retreat Schedules, etc.
Volunteer
In order to make this Retreat a success we ask that each person volunteer before or during the retreat to distribute the workload so everyone can enjoy the retreat. Below is a list of volunteer opportunities for you to consider. There is a section on the Reservation form for you to note your volunteer preferences for the retreat. Thank you in advance for your help!
Volunteer Opportunities:
Pre-Retreat Planning Committee
Lodging/Registration
Food Preparation
Food Clean-up
Retreat Setup/
Retreat Clean-up/
Children’s Activities
Adult Activities
I’ll help wherever needed
