53rd Annual Women's Retreat at Lake Aurora

April 9-10, 2027
April 10-11, 2027

2027 Theme: TBD

Keynote Speaker: Julie Colvin, Branson, MO

Worship Team: TBD

Online Registration: Opens February 15 at 8:30 am

Designed to encourage and challenge women of all ages, stages of life, and Christian experience. Women are invited to gather for a time of refreshment, reflection, and spiritual growth at Lake Aurora’s Women’s Retreats.

Please note this event fills very quickly. Use online registration for real-time availability—deposit required, including waitlist reservation. Group Registrations have cancellation fees for confirmed named registrations by March 10.

While programmed opportunities will be abundant, you are encouraged to take time to experience whatever will replenish your body, mind, & spirit. However you choose to spend the retreat days, may you be encouraged.

We realize mothers with babies and small children would benefit from attending the retreat. However, we do not have facilities to care for participants' children, and it is best that they do not attend.

Preview the Retreat workshops and activities...
Click here - 2026 Participant Program Book

Poster for Promotion

2026 Brochure

DIRECTIONS

2027 Cost per retreat with on-campus lodging: $98
($50 deposit per retreat)
Cost per retreat with Off-campus lodging: $68

To stay Friday through Sunday, sign up for Retreat I AND Retreat II.
($100 Deposit total for Friday-Sunday)

Limited amount of Part-time Rates:

$48 for Friday only (4 pm-10 pm)
$58 for Saturday (8 am-2:30 pm)
$68 Entire Saturday (8 am - 10 pm)

Online Registration - Open February 15, 2027, at 8:30 am

Please register online. A deposit is required for registration and waitlist. Deposit refunded if unable to move off the waitlist.

2026 Workshops

Bible Study Matthew 7:24-27 - Sherri Stiles
Where's Jesus: Finding the Real Christ in a World Full of Look-Alikes - Deedy Tripp
Love like Jesus with Truth and Grace - Kellie Spencer
Jesus for my Family - Ann Gramlich
Daily Foundation - Meredith Kendall
Against the Current - What is our Culture? - Heather Tabers
Creative Craft Options are available for an additional $7 each.

Play & Relaxation Sessions May Include:

Foot Soak
Rock Painting
FIMO Clay Art/Jewelry
Prayer Booklets
Relaxed Breathing Exercises
Pontoon Boat Rides
40ft Canopy High Ropes Adventure
Double Zipline Adventure
Giant Swing
Katherine's Book Store (Lake Wales store sharing in the retreat)
Retreat T-shirts - $25 day of retreat

Important Times:

3:45 pm - Check-in begins
6:00 pm - Opening Session in Oak Hammock
6:30 pm - Dinner in Dining Hall
Keynote sessions in the Oak Hammock Building with open garage door options
2:30 pm- Program ends.

About Julie Colvin

We are happy to introduce Julie Colvin of “Trust the Training: Women of the Word Encouraging Purpose” in Branson, Missouri. She is highly recommended by many Women’s conferences. While she is currently a Midwesterner, she grew up in Florida and studied at Florida Christian College before it became Johnson University, FL.

A girl-mom of three, a coffee and chocolate enthusiast, and married to her college sweetheart for over 15 years.

She finds her calling in women’s ministry, helping them discover the transformative power of discipleship.

On her website, trustthetraining.com, former participants have said, “Julie is an amazing, entertaining, and encouraging speaker. I absolutely love being immersed in her teachings. Above all, she is a strong woman of God, and His light shines brightly through her.”

We are excited to have her with us in 2027!

What to bring:

Sleeping bag or bed linens (bunk beds - only 10 lower beds per unit)
Blanket
Bible
Pillow
Towels
Toiletries
Lawn chair or camping chair (workshops have limited seating)

This is a camp, so dress is casual. Bring comfortable shoes and a jacket for possible chilly/rainy weather.

Other suggestions are a notebook, a camera, a flashlight, an insect repellent, a lawn chair (workshops have limited seating), and rain gear. Some like to bring table games for late-night laughs in the game room.

Please Note...

Keynote sessions will be in the Oak Hammock building, but many workshops will be held outdoors.
Housing (10 lower bunks per unit, total 20 beds). Off-campus lodging (discounted retreat fee) is encouraged to accommodate more.
Self-screening is requested 3 days prior to arrival (Temperature/Symptoms/Exposure). Refundable if sick.