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Women's Retreat
April 17-19, 2026
Every year we prayerfully plan each aspect of the retreat with you in mind. This retreat is YOUR retreat! We are committed to providing you with teaching that is encouraging, relevant and solidly Biblical. Bring a friend and come join us for this very special weekend as you soak in all that the Lord has for you.
Theme: Not My First Rodeo
You might not think of your Christian life as one big rodeo, but think again. In a rodeo the riders are never shocked when they get bucked off rather, they expect it as part of the ride! Tumbling and getting bucked off are just part of it all. Sound familiar?
Paul wrote, “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” 2 Corinthians 4:8-9
Come join us as we saddle up and face the truth the Christian life is more like a rodeo than a walk in the park, but the prize for the ride yields resilience, character and compassion.
Women's Retreat 2025 Highlights
NEW!
We are all about influencing the next generation for Jesus.
We encourage you to invite your teenage daughters and granddaughters ages 13+ to attend Women's Retreat. Teenagers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Retreat Speaker
Sharon Sands
Sharon has rounded the corner from motherhood and raising 5 kids, to being neck deep in a multigenerational home with two adult daughters still "in the nest" along with her 89 year old dad. Her other kids, their spouses and her two grandbabies are frequent visitors so that makes for crazy fun, some continued character building and much memory making.
Sharon still works full time as the Women's Discipleship Director at Crossroads Community Church and...LOVES IT! Her heart's passion is for Jesus and one of the best ways to do that is to invest in the hearts of women.
2026 Worship Team
Mickie Cazet & Sandi King
Mickie Cazet has been leading our worship team since 2019 when she and her husband began working on staff here at Mt. Gilead. Mickie and her husband Kasey attend Calvary Chapel The Rock, where she serves on the worship team.
Sandi King has been a music educator and has been an integral part of the worship here at Mt. Gilead. Sandi has two grown children, 5 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter. Sandi attends Occidental Community Church, and frequently leads worship.
2026 Saturday Seminars
Track One: 9:50-10:50am
ANCHORING YOUR FAMILY
Raising a family is full of joys and challenges as we ride on the seas of life. With so many different obstacles to establishing and maintaining a healthy family it is important to be anchored to Jesus, but how do you anchor your family to Jesus in a manner that is authentic, heart-felt and enduring? It all begins with us as anchored parents. Discover the joy and relief of leading our families while relying fully on Him. (Deut. 6:6-9)
Leader - Talitha Weaver
Track Two: 11am-noon
AGING GRACE
Discover God’s grace for us and His plan when we can no longer serve the Lord in the ways we have in the past, recognizing that our worth and value to God and the body of Christ does not diminish with age, but the tasks the Lord may assign us in this season may shift. Are we willing to lean into His grace to accomplish what He needs done, for His glory and our benefit? (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Leader - Sandi King
MAKING ROOM FOR THE WORD OF GOD
The Bible instructs us to let the Word of Christ dwell in us richly, but how do we do that when we are being inundated from every direction with news, entertainment, information and online shopping? What are intentional ways that we can make room for Christ’s word to truly influence our lives every day? Come find out with us! (Colossians 3:16)
Leader - Kate & Nina Chera
GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY
Christian singer, David Crowder opens his song with the phrase, “Good God, Almighty.” Indeed, our God is good and He is almighty, but do we live in the reality of that knowledge? Our all-sufficient God, creator of the universe is indeed capable of understanding and helping us in the most minute detail of our lives. He is more than willing. Come see the goodness of LORD in the land of the living (Psalm 27:13)
Leader - Molly Wells
HOPE IN THE FOG
When the future looks uncertain and we are not sure which way to go, there is comfort in knowing that the Lord who created the foggy circumstances can guide us through them. Join us as we study the lives of saints that found themselves in the same predicament and found strength and guidance from God. (Genesis 50:20)
Leader - Lisa Lantz
2026 Saturday Afternoon Activities
*more to come
Zumba
It's your chance to get in shape and have fun with friends all at the same time. Instructor Emily Bryant Rossi will guide us in the aerobic adventure!
Time: 1:30-2:30
Archery
Come learn an ancient and challenging skill. Test your archery skills with your friends
Time: 1:00-4:00
Pickleball
This popular sport is fun, low impact and a great way to make new friends. Join us as we provide two pickleball courts for lots of friendly competitions.
Time: 1:00-4:00
Coffee Bar
Come relax under the trees with your buddies and enjoy some of Mt. Gilead's treats, out of this world coffee and other exceptional drinks.
Time: 1:30-4:00
Chili Cooking
Whether you are a heat-loving chili lover or a mild-manner chili lover we have a recipe for you. Learn from our Mt. Gilead Kitchen Supervisor, Tynisha Henson tips for creating incredible chili that will have your family asking for more.
*Activities subject to changes
Program Fees & Lodging
PLEASE NOTE: All our rooms are furnished with bunkbeds
Weekend program, meals + Redwood/Pepperwood Lodge
(includes bedding and towels) $ 299
Weekend program, meals + Fir Lodge
(includes bedding, no towels) $259
Weekend program, meals + Cabin $209
Weekend program, meals + RV Parking (No hook ups) $189
Weekend program, meals + No Lodging $169
Friday night program + meal $72
Saturday program + meals $145
Sunday program + meals $113
Pre-Conference Luncheon (Fri. afternoon) $36
Afternoon Classes:
Art: $
2026 Retreat Schedule
Friday, April 17
11:30...................................................Pre-Conference Check-In
12noon..............................................Luncheon
1:00....................................................Worship
1:30.....................................................Luncheon Session
2:30....................................................Luncheon Closing
3:00...................................................Retreat Registration
6:00...................................................Dinner
7:00....................................................General Session 1
9:00...................................................Snack
Saturday, April 18
8:00...................................................Breakfast
9:00...................................................Worship
9:50...................................................Seminar: Track 1
11:00..................................................Seminar: Track 2
12:05pm...........................................Lunch
1:00-4:00.........................................Goliath Swing, Pickleball, Gift Shop, Archery & Zipline
1:00-2:15..........................................Craft
1:30-4:00.........................................Coffee Bar
1:30-2:30.........................................Zumba
2:30-3:30........................................Cooking
4:30..................................................General Session 2
6:00..................................................Dinner
7:00..................................................Pajama Party
7:30..................................................Talent Show
8:30..................................................Chick Flick and Snack
Sunday, April 19
8:00.................................................Breakfast
9:00.................................................Worship
9:15..................................................General Session 3
10:00...............................................Silence and Solitude
11:00................................................Worship, Time at the Cross,
Communion
12:15pm..........................................Lunch
1:00.................................................Depart
PLEASE NOTE:
Our heart is to give women a break and provide for them a place to rest and relax, free from their usual responsibilities. To that end, we respectfully request that little ones remain at home so that moms and others attending the retreat can fully focus on what the Lord has for them and go home refreshed and encouraged. THANK YOU!
