Long Lake Weekend Retreat 2008
Join us for the 2nd Annual Long Lake Weekend Retreat
Friday, June 20, 2007 through Sunday, June 22, 2008
Check out the fun from last year’s summer retreat.
Don’t Forget to Register for the 2008 Retreat!
We invite you to join us at the Second Annual Weekend 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.
This beautiful campground on Long Lake offers a variety of family and group sized cabins (with beds) and a large dining hall/lounge with a giant fireplace, with access to Long Lake and the Yankee Springs Recreation Area trails.
Take a Virtual Tour of the Long Lake Outdoor Center!
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Available activities include: hiking/biking, group activities & games, canoeing and kayaking (Canoes provided). Swimming and motorized boating are available at neighboring Gun Lake.
If you have any additional questions please contact Jennifer Beahan: or call 616-698-2342.
Long Lake Retreat Details and Registration
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Friends of the Center receive a 10% discount on Registration. Not a Friend of the Center yet? You can sign up today when you register and you will receive the Friend of the Center (FOC) discount!
Registration is also available at all Featured Events – visit the Information table for a Registration Form.
Long Lake 2008 Registration Prices
Price includes lodging, facility rental and meals for the entire weekend!
Family: $160 (FOC $145)Couple: $95 (FOC $85)
Individual: $55 (FOC $50)
Student: $35 (FOC $30)
Housing Options
There are various Housing options available at the campground. There are large group style cabins that sleep 8-20 people, and more private cabins that sleep 4-6 people. There is also space available for those wishing to bring their tents and camp outside for the weekend.
When you register you will have the opportunity to select your housing preferences. Cabin assignments will be given on a first come, first serve basis, so don’t delay, Register Now!
Priority for the Hill and Lake Cabins will be given to families with children first and then made available to couples or groups. Please note that the Lake cabins are the farthest away from the dining hall and bathhouse. See below for cabin options.
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.
Cabin List:
What To Bring
You are welcome to bring your pets, but please consider the other campers and your comfort for the weekend in deciding whether or not to bring your furry friends.
You will want to bring: bedding/sleeping bag, flashlights, clothes, swimsuit, towels & toiletries, recreational and sports equipment, bicycles, musical instruments, lawn chairs and BYOB. Please also bring 1-2 of your/family’s favorite non-electronic board games to share for a game night on Friday night. Don’t forget your sunblock and bug spray!
Motorized boating and Swimming is available at the Yankee Springs Recreation Area. A Michigan State Parks pass is required to enter, day passes can be purchased at the main entrance. You are welcome to bring your own boat. If you have any extra life jackets or oars we ask that you please bring them to share.
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!
