Our church Women’s Ministry recently held our Fall Retreat. We met in the Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks near Branson, MO. Beautiful surroundings and sweet fellowship gave us a time to refresh & renew as we gathered together away from family & responsibilities.
My room, shared with 3 others, was a Suite. We had a living room, bedroom (2 queen sized beds), bath with 2nd sink & huge mirror separate from the shower, and a kitchenette. A small balcony overlooked the campus and most of Branson. We returned to our room after dinner & the evening meeting to find our beds turned down, scrumptious cookies and fresh milk from the school's own dairy.
Outside our door, the balcony hallway overlooked the three story tree covered in thousands of twinkling white lights. Comfortable seating made it possible to watch the lobby activity from above. The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony occurred Friday night and a wonderful buffet with the most delightful snacks, hot chocolate or hot apple cider was available to all. Music flowed everywhere, even a live chorus for carols, and created a very soothing and welcoming atmosphere.
Classes were a study entitled "Loving Well" presented by Beth Moore via DVD with application activities afterward. The basic truth I left knowing is : Loving well comes from being well loved. All love comes from our Father God as He is Love.
After a delicious catered lunch, we left for shopping. The outlet mall was packed! Our group stayed about 2 hours then headed home. I enjoyed a lovely weekend of pampering and food – both spiritual and physical.
I'm already marking the days and looking forward to the next Fall Retreat.
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