Labor Day Weekend
Rates and Details
Suggested Donation: 3 nights, 8 meals - $190/adult, $95/7-12, $47.50/4-6, 3 and under are free.
Deposit: $300/family, $100/couple, $50/single.
When: August 29 - September 1, 2025
Retreat Starts: Friday @ 5:30pm with dinner. First session to follow at 7:15pm.
Retreat Ends: Monday, after breakfast. Checkout by 10am.
Check in on Friday between 4:00-5:30pm at the Main Lodge.
Dee F. Duke began as pastor of Jefferson Baptist Church (JBC) in Jefferson, Oregon, in October 1976. He graduated from Western Baptist (now Corban) College and has since earned a Master’s Degree and an honorary Doctorate from Corban.
When he first came to Jefferson there were about 25 members and the congregation was meeting in the local City Hall. Since that time, JBC has planted several daughter churches and has grown to an average attendance of 700-900 people across four weekend services.
Pastor Duke attributes the growth of the church to the emphasis on prayer. In 1989 he attended his first Pastors’ Prayer Summit and has since modeled and preached the importance of individual and corporate prayer. He has had the opportunity to speak throughout the United States as well as travel overseas to speak and participate in several Prayer Seminars and Prayer Walking Journeys. He has written articles for Moody Monthly, Leadership Journal and Pray! Magazine, and has written a book, entitled Prayer Quest. He also speaks on a daily radio program.
Dee says, “One of the major blessings I’ve known has been the very strong partnership Patty and I have had from day one as we worked and served together, and also as we included our kids in the ministry of the church.”
Dee loves life. He sets goals and accomplishes them. He trains leaders and releases them into ministry. He likes to fish, hunt, and take on new challenges. We has been blessed by his example and invited into his love for God. You’ll be challenged and encouraged this weekend. Don’t miss it!
Join us for three nights, four days and come be refreshed and recharged in God's love. You’ll enjoy this inter-generational retreat that is sure to encourage you and recharge your batteries as you will hear an inspirational speaker, eat scrumptious meals, and have fun hiking the Silver Falls, strapping into our new giant swing, and joining us at the Lamppost for a good book, espresso, or a special treat.
Register now and don’t miss out on this ever packed-out CRC Sponsored Retreat!