Sky Lake Confirmation Retreat 2022 Would you like to have your confirmands experience the connectionalism of the United Methodist Church first hand? Does your confirmation class have less than fifteen youth? Do you want to take your confirmands on a retreat, but worry about planning the whole thing yourself? If you answered yes to any question, then bring your confirmation class to Sky Lake this February! Here's how it works: All clergy who choose to attend the confirmation retreat will…

We keep telling ourselves that it's almost sping, it's almost spring, it's almost... At least we have some delicious baked goods to help us survive the last bits of winter! Order by 7:00pm ET on Thursday, March 17 for pickup at Sky Lake on Saturday, March 19  from 1:15-2:15pm On offer for this bake sale: Funfetti Sugar Cookies—$6/dozen Carrot Cupcakes—$6/pk of 4; $15/dozen Garlic Knots—$6/pan Soup—Zuppa Toscana—$11/quart Scratch-made French Dressing—$6/jar A Selection of Sundry Items—replica vintage postcards, mugs, and water…

Special Needs Winter Retreat 2022 NOTE: This retreat has been rescheduled to March 24-26 from its original date in January A retreat 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 activities like hiking, singing, worship, crafts, jigsaw puzzles, talent show, sledding, making snow angels, and more! Sky Lake is owned and operated by the Upper New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. We have been…

Come experience the Spirit of Spring! Together, nature guide Rich Hanlon, spiritual director Cheryl Lyon, and Church in the Wild leader Corey Turnpenny will guide us on an exploration of Spring’s offerings for our body, minds, and spirits. Discover gifts in the forest of Sky Lake Camp & Retreat Center. We’ll learn about and interact with the local wildlife, try out the practice of forest bathing, and explore as the Spirit leads! We’ll share a hot meal in the beautiful…

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, April 22-24, 2022   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 Saturday, April 30. 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 skills (e.g. deck building) or…

Join Church in the Wild on a 24-hour Enneagram expedition at Sky Lake Camp & Retreat Center! This peer-learning retreat will focus on conversations to help us observe and embrace our true selves in the unconditional welcome of nature. No matter where you are on your Enneagram journey, there will be wisdom to gain and share! In addition to time spent delving into all things Enneagram, Sky Lake is situated on over 900 acres of beautiful forest surrounding a glaciated…

Projects will be available from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 21. 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 skills (e.g. deck building) or…