Just in time for the big game AND Valentine's Day, we're having the first Sky Lake Bake Sale of 2023! If you place your order by 7:00pm ET on Thursday, February 9th, you'll be able to pick up your items under the carport of Founders' Lodge at Sky Lake from 1:15pm to 2:00pm on Saturday, February 11th. On offer for this bake sale: Chocolate Chip Cookies—$6.50/dozen Heart-shape Sugar Cookies—$7.50/dozen Party Mix—$6.00/package Corn Bread—$6.50/pan Beef Chili—$11.00/quart French Dressing—$6.00/jar A Selection of…

Family Winter Weekend Two—February 17-20 Whether you enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, or just the sight of the winter landscape from inside Riley Lodge, you are bound to have a wonderful time at either one (or both!) of our Winter Weekends. Created for people of all ages and families of all descriptions, our Family Winter Weekends are intentionally laid back and provide an excellent opportunity to just share in Christian fellowship with others.   COVID PRECAUTIONS Please consult our Current Covid…

Special Needs Winter Retreat 2023 March 16-18 in Riley Lodge Celebrate the last few days of official winter (or early spring!) as you gather with friends old and new. This retreat is designed for persons (ages 18-65) with mild- to moderate-developmental disabilities needing minimal-to-no assistance with daily living skills. Enjoy outdoor and indoor winter/spring activities like singing, worship, crafts, jigsaw puzzles, talent show, a cook "out" supper, sledding, making snow angels, or perhaps getting your boots muddy! Sky Lake is…

Just in time for Easter AND Sky Lake's 76th birthday, we're having a bake sale! If you place your order by 7:00pm ET on Thursday, April 6th, you'll be able to pick up your items under the carport of Founders' Lodge at Sky Lake from 1:00pm to 1:45pm on Saturday, April 8th. On offer for this bake sale: Welsh Cookies—$6.50/dozen M&M Cookies—$6.50/dozen Strawberry Applesauce—$5.00/quart Dinner Rolls—$6.50/dozen Key Lime Pie—$14.00/pie A Selection of Sundry Items—replica vintage postcards, mugs, and water bottles…

It is time to come away and rest awhile as you spend a weekend at Sky Lake free of the distractions of the outside world. We are excited to welcome women over the age of 18  to our “Rejuvenate” weekend, May 5-7, 2023   MILD AND WILD If you’re new to Sky Lake, or if you are returning, you are wholeheartedly welcome. Our leadership team is planning a weekend filled with “mild and wild” activities. You might hike in the…

Projects will be available from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM on Saturdays: May 6th, May 20th, and June 10th. Individuals, families, and small groups are welcome. If you're able to stay the whole day, great! If you're only able to give a few hours during those times, also great! Advance registration is required. A light lunch will be available for a free-will donation, but participants will need to reserve a lunch during the online registration process. If you have specific…

It's hard to believe, but June 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of Founders' Lodge. And even more exciting, the exterior porch stairs have just been completely replaced! To celebrate, we're having an Open House and Bake Sale on Sunday, June 11th from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Open House will be quite informal, but we will conclude with a brief service at 3:30pm to dedicate the new stairs. Church in the Wild cordially invites you to stay for their weekly…

Sabbath Life Retreats 2023 In collaboration with Church in the Wild March through November 2023 Second Monday of each month, Third Monday in April 10:00am ET - 4:00pm ET @ Sky Lake Camp & Retreat Center Cost: $450 (just $50/session)   Sabbath Life was developed in 2014 by Rev. Grace Hackney and wellness advocate Kelli Sittser using a one-year grant from the Duke Endowment. Since then hundreds of pastors and spiritual leaders have attended these series of monthly one-day retreats…