Things to Bring:
Your smiling selves.
Your reading glasses.
Your Bibles and notebooks.
Overnight bag -- soaps, toiletries, etc.
Comfortable clothing, including hiking boots if you want to take advantage of the trails.
Things Not to Bring:
Linens and towels are provided.
Leave the cell phones at home please, they're probably not going to work on the mountain anyway. For contact numbers to leave with family please see the Emergency Contact Info post.
Saturday
Directions to Kings Gap
Take Rt 30 west to Pine Grove Rd. (aka Rt 233) Stay on Rt 233, after about 13 miles the name changes to Centerville Rd. Go about 5 more miles and turn Right on Pine Rd. Continue 2.5 miles to entrance of Kings Gap on right.
Alternatively:
On Route 34 travel through Mt. Holly Springs. You will pass the Sheetz and go under a bridge, the road is easy to miss so be on the lookout. Turn left on Pine Road. The entrance to Kings Gap is approximately 5 miles, on the left.
The road to the mansion is about 3 more miles and winds up the mountain through several beautiful areas. Map of Kings Gap.
Alternatively:
On Route 34 travel through Mt. Holly Springs. You will pass the Sheetz and go under a bridge, the road is easy to miss so be on the lookout. Turn left on Pine Road. The entrance to Kings Gap is approximately 5 miles, on the left.
The road to the mansion is about 3 more miles and winds up the mountain through several beautiful areas. Map of Kings Gap.
Sunday
Registration
Individuals who wish to register to attend will be able to find information at church or you may contact c.crownadmin@gmail.com. We can send a registration form to you (as an email attachment) which you will need to complete and return with your check (for $66) by March 1st to ensure your spot.
All registrations are done of a first come first served basis -- if we are nearing capacity we will warn you in our updates on this blog.
This is a small retreat, and the numbers will be limited.
Our apologies if we are fully booked. After March 1st, we may know of cancellations and have openings. Please check back with us.
Note: Even if you have "signed-up" or asked us to hold a place for you --If we have not received your registration form and payment by March 1st we cannot guarantee your spot at the retreat will be held open.
All registrations are done of a first come first served basis -- if we are nearing capacity we will warn you in our updates on this blog.
This is a small retreat, and the numbers will be limited.
Our apologies if we are fully booked. After March 1st, we may know of cancellations and have openings. Please check back with us.
Note: Even if you have "signed-up" or asked us to hold a place for you --If we have not received your registration form and payment by March 1st we cannot guarantee your spot at the retreat will be held open.
Tuesday
Emergency And Contact Information
Kings Gap State Park
500 Kings Gap Rd.
Carlisle, PA 17015-9306
717-486-5031
Manager: Scott Hackenburg
In the event of an emergency at Kings Gap the nearest Hospital is Carlisle Regional Medical Center: 361 Alexander Spring Road,Carlisle, PA 17015. 717-249-1212
Sunday
Policies
Cancellation Policy
At the time of registration we ask for payment in full. If for any reason you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible, to make room for others who may wish to attend in your place.
For cancellations before March 1st a full refund will be given.
After March 1st we cannot give full refunds. A 75% refund can be given until March 10th (after the 10th, FBC is committed to pay for the head count we give Kings Gap). If you are paid, or partly paid, but unable to attend, please consider helping to send another woman in your place, and do inform us of this.
In the unlikely event that the retreat is cancelled all monies will be refunded.
Double Occupancy
All the bedrooms at Kings Gap have two (twin) beds. Cost is based on double occupancy, and we plan to fill all the beds. If you feel you need a private room we may be able to arrange that for an additional $30 fee.
You may choose a roommate and sign up together -- make sure to list each other on your registration forms -- otherwise roommates will be assigned.
Meals and Snacks
The facility requires catering for events to be done through them. As a result of that policy, we will will be providing your meals but we will not be able to provide any midnight snacks. Those requiring snacks, should plan to bring their own.
Nursing Infants
There are no cribs in the rooms, however nursing infants are welcome to join their mothers on this retreat. Please, talk to us about what arrangements need to be made to accommodate a baby.
State Park Policies
At the time of registration we ask for payment in full. If for any reason you need to cancel, please let us know as soon as possible, to make room for others who may wish to attend in your place.
For cancellations before March 1st a full refund will be given.
After March 1st we cannot give full refunds. A 75% refund can be given until March 10th (after the 10th, FBC is committed to pay for the head count we give Kings Gap). If you are paid, or partly paid, but unable to attend, please consider helping to send another woman in your place, and do inform us of this.
In the unlikely event that the retreat is cancelled all monies will be refunded.
Double Occupancy
All the bedrooms at Kings Gap have two (twin) beds. Cost is based on double occupancy, and we plan to fill all the beds. If you feel you need a private room we may be able to arrange that for an additional $30 fee.
You may choose a roommate and sign up together -- make sure to list each other on your registration forms -- otherwise roommates will be assigned.
Meals and Snacks
The facility requires catering for events to be done through them. As a result of that policy, we will will be providing your meals but we will not be able to provide any midnight snacks. Those requiring snacks, should plan to bring their own.
Nursing Infants
There are no cribs in the rooms, however nursing infants are welcome to join their mothers on this retreat. Please, talk to us about what arrangements need to be made to accommodate a baby.
State Park Policies
- No Smoking
- No Drinking
- No Weaponry
- No Littering
Schedule of Events
How do we earn the Celestial Crowns of Heaven? What are the five crowns promised to the faithful by Scripture? What will we do with all these crowns? Each 30-45 minute session will explore the answers to these questions, one crown at a time.
Saturday, April 4th
9:00 AM Arrivals
10:30 session Cultivating Your Celestial Crowns
Noon Lunch
1:15 session Seeds to Grow the Crown of Faith .
2:30 session Daffodil: The Imperishable Crown
Time for Contemplation
5:30 Dinner
7:00 Twilight Service (Sunset will be at 7:28 PM.)
Sunday, April 5th
6:30 AM Sunrise Service (Sunrise will be at 6:41 AM.)
7:30 Breakfast
Time for Contemplation
9:30 session The Crown of Living Water
10:45 session Corona: The Crown of Life
Noon Lunch
1:15 session The Gardener’s Crown and The Master Gardener
3:00 PM Departures
(The gardens, trails and grounds will remain open until sunset, but we need to be out of our rooms before 3PM.)
Note: This retreat is for you, please feel free to personalize the events as you need to maximize your experience. If you feel that you will benefit more from quiet time with the Lord, or from taking a hike with an accountability partner, do so. The sessions (and yes, that means the sunrise service too) may be considered optional. The important thing is to spend time with God.
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