Greetings, Campers!
I know you are ready for spring, so load up your camping gear and join us at one of our fantastic state parks! We will share a weekend retreat of renewal, worship and fellowship. These intergenerational retreats are for everyone. Activities include worship around the campfire (and s’mores, of course), hiking, outdoor games, fishing, canoeing and kayaking. There will be plenty of opportunities for solitude, reading a good book and stargazing. We look forward to experiencing “God’s other great sanctuary” with you!
Tyler State Park – Azalea Festival
April 4 – 6 | Friday, 6:00 pm – Sunday, 10:00 am
Limited Use Cabin – $111 for two nights – sold out
Screen Shelter – $61 for two nights
20 ft. or less trailer site – $52 for two nights Lakeview
35 ft. Motor Home Campsite – Big Pine – $48 for two nights
Tent Campsites –$16 for two nights
Meridian State Park
April 25 – 27
Screened Shelters – $70 for two nights – sold out
35 ft. Motor Home Campsite – $50 for two nights Crosstimbers
Tent Campsites (4 available) – $16 for two nights
Caddo Lake State Park
May 16 – 18
Four Person Cabin – $201.40 for two nights – sold out
Six Person Cabin – $243.80 for two nights – sold out
Screen Shelter – $50 for two nights
35 ft. Motor Home Campsite – $40 for two nights
Tent Campsites (4 available) – $16 for two nights
Please make reservations soon — accommodations will fill quickly.
Food costs (paid when making reservations) are $5 per meal for adults and $2 per meal for children 12 and younger.
Make your check payable for the sites and food to “First United Methodist Church” with a notation “Camping Retreat Ministry” and leave it in my mailbox at the church. Please contact me if you have questions or any special dietary needs.
In case of cancellation prior to departure, please note the park’s policies. I will make your cancellation for you and refund your payment excluding fees – “If (cancellation) more than 3 days from day of arrival – refund will be given minus a $5 administrative fee per site plus any additional reservation charges. If less than 3 days from day of arrival – customer will lose the first day’s payment on each site, plus any additional reservation charges”. I will refund your total food costs.
We will be planning more camping trips in the fall, including our Canadian Wilderness Retreat. (CLICK HERE to learn more!)
As always, we welcome those who wish to serve on our planning task force for future camping outings.
If you have contacted me previously regarding your interest in attending these camping retreats, please confirm your reservations. CLICK HERE to see more details regarding the campsites and parks.
Blessings,
Rev. Chuck Graff