This page contains information on retreats sponsored by Anabaptist related groups or held at Mennonite Camping Association facilities.

There are a variety of retreats.  Some are families that have a member with disabilities and consciously work to include all members of the family, including persons with special needs.  Other retreats focus on mental illness and are specifically intended to give support to either mental health consumers or family members. 

If you have a retreat that you would like listed on this page, send your information, including any web links to .

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Mental Health Spiritual Retreat
August 31-September 1, 2008.
Camp Mennoscah, Murdock, Kansas. Fun, fellowship, worship, and an opportunity to share, for individuals and family members who deal with mental illness. Contact Cay Siebert at (316) 284-2458 or by .
      Planned by a committee of consumers and church representatives, the weekend will include swimming, river water play, nutritious meals, special music ( this year a pianist ), worship, a new learning experience ( this year photography ) a nature walk, and a presentation on the theme for the year (this year "Living On A
Shoestring"). Registration $30, with some scholarships available.

      This retreat was originally organized in 1995 by Arlene Friesen Schmidt who was then a member of Shalom Mennonite Church. Originally it was called "Shalom Mental Health Spiritual Retreat". It was then taken over by the Western District Life Enrichment Committee. It has been located at 3 different camp sites, including Camp Mennoscah the past several years. This year it will have 4 sponsoring groups:  the Western District Retreat Commission, Prairie View Community Mental Health Services, First Mennonite Church in Halstead, and Shalom Mennonite Church in Newton.

Joy for the Journey
August 8-10 , 2008
Spruce Lake Retreat, Canadensis, Pennsylvania
Receive spiritual encouragement and nourishment as you share this weekend with those who understand the challenges and joys of dealing with mental disability in the family. During each session for caregivers, programmed activities are planned for the children of all ages and abilities, so bring the everyone in the family for a breath of fresh air here on the mountain.

Speaker: Jim Smith.

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Oasis Seminar
A one-day retreat for family members, pastors, and friends of persons with serious mental health issues.  More information. 

July 8-12 Disabilities/Family Trip
Wilderness Wind in Ely, Minnesota is offering a canoe trip for persons with disabilities or the option to stay in one of the Lakeside cabins.  They may be accompanied by one of their family members or friends. Wilderness Wind has collaborated with residents of MDC Goldenrod for more than 15 years and has experience working with a range of disabilities. More information about the camp at www.wildernesswind.org or call 218-365-5873.  Cost $700 for two people.

Retreat for Families, Friends and Persons with Disabilities
July 23-27, 2008
This long-standing Laurelville program provides a safe, relaxing environment to share the joys and challenges of having family members with disabilities. Campers and families experience meaningful inclusive worship and special activities geared to campers, siblings and adults. A wonderful time for deepening relationships in a retreat setting.  Speaker: David Heusinkveld. Worship Leader: Dave Gullman. Music Leader: Ulli Klemm

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