We are aggressively seeking families to fill the retreat calendar for 2006. We have 6 openings per month from May - Oct. There is no charge for the retreat and we are scheduling on a first come basis. To be eligible for a 2006 retreat, a family should have at least one child with a physical or developmental Disability.
If you are aware of a family, please make initial contact and pass along the attached document. If they would like additional information, please e-mail or call us (502/327-9495) and we will follow up.
Additionally, the facilities are available for churches, families, and business organizations for a fee. All the proceeds from these activities will support the BarrenHeights mission.
Dates To Remember:
Volunteer and Spring Project Weekends: April 6-9, and April 14-15 (If you have interest, please call or email for details)
OPEN House: Saturday, April 22nd 3:00–6:00 PM (Anyone/Everyone invited to tour facilities)
2006 Calendar of Retreats
A) May 12-4
B) May 19-21
C) June 9-11
D) June 16-18
E) July 7-9
F) July 14-16
G) August 11-13
H) August 18-20
I) September 8-10
J) September 15-17
K) October 13-15
L) October 20-22
How to become a Volunteer:
Come participate in Spring (April) Project Weekends. Lodging and food will be provided.
Co-host a retreat weekend (see schedule above). We will have 2 “co-host” families for each weekend that will serve to prepare a few meals, clean up, help organize and participate in activities (This is an opportunity for the whole family). Pick a couple of dates and contact us so that we can reserve space. Lodging will be at Rose’s Cabin or Bunkhouse.
Projects and Wish List Items:
2 Primitive camping sites for 3 tents each (gravel and woodchips) 2 Small fire pits
Barn Set-up for Movie nights
stain gazebo and playground
Gravel and woodchips for playground
Gravel for paths
Firewood supply for the year
Kill vegetation on Path
Landscaping - trees Shrubs
Walls and Insulation for Bunkhouses
Power Seed Grass Area
Fix improve Frisbee course
Split Rail fence around half the pond
Gazebo At Cow Pond Project; Needs split rail fencing too..
Set up Horseshoe Pit Roll-away Mattress (2) – Could be very nice air-mattress for cabins Small Air Compressor Shower Seats (2) Croquet Set (Pledged by David Emery)
