non-summer brochure

2012-2013 Non-summer

Program Schedule

Come join us at Lutheridge, Lutherock, Lutheranch, or Luther Springs this fall, winter, or spring for one of our many program options. You can also visit us online at

www.llmi.net and www.lomfla.org. We look forward to having you with us soon!!

Lutheridge Lutherock Luther Springs

Snail’s Pace Retreat: November 5-11 at Lutheranch Late Summer/Fall 2012

Songs to Sing at Lutheridge: August 17-19, 2012

Recognize the need for physical, mental, and spiritual renewal... restore your balance with the opportunity to think, pray, hike, and simply be. A Snail’s Pace Retreat Ministry provides individuals or small groups the opportunity to rest, renew, and deepen your spiritual connections. Join our staff and Spiritual Directors in this midweek (your choice of one to four nights) and/or weekend of life at a snail’s pace. During the midweek, enjoy unstructured time alone to reflect, blended with a daily communal meal for conversa-tion and connections. The weekend retreat includes full meals and intentional content combined with individual time. Individual Sessions with Spiritual Directors are avail-able at $50 per hour, but are not included in the rates below. Single rooms are given, unless a roommate is requested.

Cost during the week or for the weekend: Mid-week - November 5-9: $60 per night: Communal dinner provided daily; basket of bread, cheese, fruit, and drinks delivered each morning.

Weekend - November 9-11: $180 per person for weekend. Full meal service provided (Saturday breakfast through Sunday brunch.

Come for the full retreat (November. 5-11): $390 per person

What a wonderful musical heritage we Lutherans have!! Lutheridge provides another opportunity for sharing the many songs that we know and learning new ones at the new choral retreat weekend. This is a time for adult choirs of all sizes to come together and learn from a skilled, faith-filled leader. There will be plenty of rehearsal, food, learning, and fun!

Beginning with dinner on Friday evening and ending with a worship/concert on Sunday morning, you will be surrounded by people there for exactly the same reasons. Participants will leave with 5 polished, ready-to-sing pieces, appropriate for worship with any size congregation. Workshops and a reading session will also be available. The clinician will be Dr. Chris Sheppard: Director of Choral Activities at Newberry College.

Rate: $190.00 per person

Register online at www.llmi.net or www.lomfla.org.

Bikers, Bibles, & Blue Ridge Byways at Lutheridge August 31-September 3, 2012

What woman out there does not need some time for renew-al, relaxation, and rest? A perfect weekend opportunity awaits you. Meet new friends and soak in the beautiful scenery and solitude of Luther Springs. Weekend activities may include: devotions, music, inspirational conversations, journaling, and several spa-type activities such as facials, hand/foot scrubs, and massages. There will be an additional fee for some spa services. Stay in the new Kuehner Conference Center or with groups in the Morgan Village.

Men’s Motorcycle Ride and Retreat at Lutheridge: The last hurrah of the summer is best experienced from the saddle of your bike. Join in men’s fellowship, worship, food, and lots of riding! Imagine riding the southeastern roads with other Christian men and having the opportunity to tell your stories, laugh, and experience genuine camaraderie.

Bible study and worship leaders for the weekend will be Pastor William Hamilton, Jr. and Pastor Chuck Miller.

Rate: $175.00 per person

God’s Spa for Women at Luther Springs September 28-30, 2012

Bring the family and enjoy the splendor of an Appalachian fall! Lutherock and Mother Nature put on a pageantry of color dur-ing this October weekend. Hike to Cross Rock for a breathtak-ing view, climb the ropes course, pick apples or make apple ci-der, feast on autumn meals, and take pleasure in sitting around a campfire.

Special hayride and crafts are available for kids of all ages! The cost includes lodging for two nights, Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast, and program costs.

Leader: Van Van Horne, Lutherock Director

Cost per person: $155 per adult (17+) in the Crow’s Nest $110 per adult (17+) in the Moretz Lodge or Cabin Village $80 per adult (17+) in the Stone Lodge or Platform Tents $55 per child/youth (2-16) staying in room or cabin with adult

Apple Festival at Lutherock: October 5-7, 2012

Come to Asheville in the Fall for the beauty of the mountains and stimulating Bible study: Adults, Church groups, and Indi-viduals welcome!

$334 per person for 5 days/4 nights/all program costs.

“Faithful study and wonderful fellowship in the midst of God’s creation!”

Leader for 2012: The Rev. Dr. Mark Fitzsimmons, pastor at the Lutheran Church of the Nativity, will lead a Bible study each morning on “The Narrow Gate: Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount”.

Gather with adults from throughout the southeast for the study and discussion of this important body of Jesus’ teaching as well as daily devotions. The week also includes afternoon outings to see Fall Colors and area attractions, on-site activi-ties, and evening fellowship events.

Autumn Adults at Lutheridge: October 14-18, 2012

Register by 9/17 Register after 9/17

Kuehner Center $130 per person $160 per person

Morgan Village $110 per person $135 per person


Faith Alive! Confirmation Retreats at Lutheridge

but 5th grade and high school youth are welcome to attend (Campers will be placed in cabin groups with those close to their own age).

Adult leaders are welcome and encouraged to participate, but not re-quired to attend. Each camper creates a “witness” to share with those back home what they have learned. Pastors Tim and Mary Canniff-Kuhn provide program design and oversight, with involvement from other leaders.

Adult Leaders for Faith Alive! are welcome to register and partici-pate in ALL program sessions. Cost for an adult who is a FULL partici-pant (must select a retreat) is $75 per adult. Limited adult housing is available on some weekends (register early!). Adults may also register as a full participant, but stay off-site for $25 per adult. Adults who drop off campers and wish to stay on camp, but not participate in program may arrange meals and housing, if available, at regular rates by con-tacting our offices.

November 9-11, 2012 - Old Testament Overview: Explore how the Old Testament came to be, major themes and story lines, and how Lutherans understand the OT as the WORD of God. The witness will help youth relate OT stories to their daily lives. New Testa-ment will be taught in 2013.


Old Testament $132 per participant $162 per participant

2012-2013 Schedule

February 15-17, 2013: Holy Baptism: This retreat teaches the centrality of sacrament in Lutheran worship. Youth will experience baptism as the sacrament of belonging. We are God’s forever! (Cabins)

Holy Communion: The sacrament of Communion takes on deeper meaning as the meal of forgiveness, nourishment and community, cen-tral to Lutheran worship. (Cottages)

Register by 1/28/13 Register after 1/28/13

Baptism $132 per participant $162 per participant

Communion $150 per participant $180 per participant

September 28-30, 2012 (SPECIAL LOW RATE!!): Lord’s Prayer: Youth will pray each part of the Lord’s Prayer in fun, creative ways that engage brain and heart and make this familiar prayer take on a new meaning.

Apostles Creed: Learn the importance of saying “I believe” and meet each person of the Trinity in new ways - up close and personal.

Lodging for this weekend ONLY will be in the Pioneer Cabins.


Lord’s Prayer $107 per participant $130 per participant

Apostles Creed $107 per participant $130 per participant

April 19-21, 2013: Ten Commandments: Youth LEARN the Ten Commandments using pictures and stories that make their meaning relevant RIGHT NOW in an adolescent’s life. (Cabins)

Reformation: Luther’s life and reformation principles inspire youth to continue the reforming tradition by asking questions and keeping faith alive today! (Cottages)

Four weekends - SEVEN retreats. Two separate re-treats each weekend - except November. Unique curriculum uses experiential learning to leave last-ing lessons. Lutheridge staff provide supervision for campers, staying in cabins with them and sharing their unique and faithful witness. Campers can come alone or with a group. Lessons are geared to middle school,


Commandments $132 per participant $162 per participant

Reformation $150 per participant $180 per participant


October 23-25, 2012

Join Luther Springs and ALOA (Adult Lutherans Organ-ized for Action) for a mid-week retreat targeted for adults! Get away, be refreshed, learn, and grow during this time together. Accommodations are in the comfortable and new Kuehner Retreat Center (single or double rooms with private bathrooms). Activity options may include nature walks, discussions on topics concerning the second half of life, Bible studies, stargazing, campfire fellowship, and fab-ulous food. This is your opportunity to familiarize yourself with the new retreat center at a significantly reduced rate due to a generous gift by an anonymous donor.

Retreat rates: $100 per person or $75 for ALOA members.

Why do we call it a Boomerang Retreat? Because we know you will want to return again, and again, and again...

Confirmation made fun and easy! Bring your class to Luther Springs for the weekend. Confirmation week-ends are known to open campers to more quality learn-ing time than weekly classes. Luther Springs’ summer counselors return to guide campers through the week-end including worship, Bible study, campfires, games, crafts, canoeing, hiking, and more.

Confirmation Weekend at Luther Springs

Boomerang Adult Retreat at Luther Springs

No registrations will be accepted after noon on Monday, 10/1/12. Space may be limited for this camp, register early!



Youth $125 per person $140 per person

Chaperone $80 per person $110 per person




January 18-20, 2013 - Theme: Apostles’ Creed

October 5-7, 2012 - Theme: Martin Luther Leader: Pastor John David Bryant


Set aside the hectic demands of the Advent season and make this Advent one of true preparation and discovery for the whole family! Parents, children, and grandparents, discover the joy of time together, create shared memories around faith-filled traditions: light the giant Christmas tree, sing carols, light Advent wreaths, make crafts, and enjoy the crisp mountain air. You can even pick a Christmas tree to take home! Register today and join us!

Leaders: Pastor Jay Gamelin, Pastor Will Rose, Sarah Embry, Pastor Sarah Lang, and Van Van Horne.

Rates (includes lodging, meals, and program costs): $160 per adult (17+) in the Crow’s Nest $125 per adult (17+) in the Moretz Lodge $80 per child/youth (4-16) in room with adult Optional Fee: $40 to pick your own Christmas tree to take home.

Mountain-Top Family Advent Retreat at Lutherock November 30-December 2, 2012

Advent-ure Family Retreat at Luther Springs November 30-December 2, 2012

Children - bring your parents (and grandparents as well!) to Luther Springs for a weekend of Great Advent-ure... building family faith-filled memories together! From beginning to end, the retreat will allow us to discover and share Advent and Christmas traditions that link our fami-lies together... Making Christmas treats, lighting our Christmas tree, carol singing, crafts to take home, and even a visit from St. Nicholas! Set aside these dates and register to join us at Luther Springs as we bring back family traditions to share them with the next generation to experience that true meaning of Advent and Christmas seasons.

Christmas at Lutheridge... and Biltmore December 7-9, 2012

Come to the mountains to get away from the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations at home. Reflect on the true meaning of the season. Enjoy special family time and return to days gone by as you tour the Biltmore Estate all decked out for Christmas.

Back for 2012: Register for either a regular day-time, self-guid-ed tour of the Biltmore House on Saturday. Or enjoy the famous candlelight tour on Saturday night (timed entry for either ticket will be set up by LLMI; candlelight spaces are limited).



Rooms: Family

$325/family of 4; $100/additional adult (14+); $55/additional child (4-13)

$400/family of 4 $125/additional adult (14+), $70/additional child (4-13)

RV Sites: Family



Individuals Rooms: $120/adult; $65/child (4-13) RV Sites: $95/adult; $60/child (4-13)

Rooms: $145/adult; $80/child (4-13) RV Sites: $110/adult; $70/child (4-13)

Cost for the weekend (includes 3 meals, lodging for 2 nights, evening programming, and a day pass to the Biltmore Estate):

Daytime Only: Candlelight Tour*: $161 per adult (13+) $190 per adult (13+) $80 per child (4-12) $110 per child (4-12) *Candlelight registration ONLY closes on 11/2/2012

2013 Ski LEAPs at Lutheridge Three Night Option is also available:

Come to Lutheridge on MLK Weekend (January 18-21) or President’s Day Weekend (February 15-18) and stay for two OR THREE nights.

Add an additional night to your Ski LEAP weekend for an extra $30 per person. This rate will include the additional night lodging, an early breakfast and din-ner (if applicable), and LLMI to handle all skiing reservations (does NOT cover ski costs for second day). So, stay at Lutheridge until Monday and ski at Wolf Ridge for TWO days!!

LEAP Adventures ~ Not Just Skiing!LEAP (a customized retreat) at Lutheridge or Lutherock is for groups of all shapes and sizes. It is the perfect opportunity for groups to get away without the hassle of planning a retreat. You choose from adventures like hiking, rafting, ropes course, and so much more. Our staff can also provide campfires, worship, and group building games. We will take care of all your needs and help you customize the retreat to fit your group and goals. Contact Kara (Lutheridge - [email protected]) or Van (Lutherock - [email protected]) about possible schedules.

Enjoy a weekend of fellowship, faith-building, and SKIING! Let us do all the work of coordinating ski rentals and lift tickets and enjoy our group rate discount! We will also supply group building games, an evening campfire, and youth-friendly worship. Come on Friday evening. Enjoy an early breakfast and all day Saturday on the slopes at Wolf Ridge. End the day with supper and a campfire program. Enjoy breakfast and worship on Sunday before traveling home. Adults must accompany and supervise youth. Groups are responsible for transportation to and from the ski slopes.

Dates: January 18-21 and February 15-18 (Friday-Monday or Friday to Sunday - you pick!) January 25-27, February 1-3, February 8-10, and February 22-24 (all Friday to Sunday)

Leader: Kara Ridenhour; Assistant Program Director

Base Rate (includes lodging for two nights, three meals, and some program costs*): Whisnant Village: $115 per person; Lakeside Village: $125 per person *These rates do NOT include ski costs (lift tickets and rentals).

Winter/Spring 2013

Adult women of all ages and life situations have five opportunities to gain vision and strength for the new year. Bring a group to deepen fellowship with women you know – or come alone to find kindred spirits in Wild Women from across the southeast.

This year we’ll explore biblical leadership as we meet Deborah, Huldah, Lydia, Pricilla, Phoebe and oth-ers whom God calls. Come to discover your own unique leadership style and learn how to say YES and NO to leadership roles in faithful ways. Cost per person includes lodging for two nights, Saturday breakfast through Sunday breakfast, and all program costs. Register Early!

Leader: Pastor Mary Canniff-Kuhn, Lutheridge Program Director

Cost: $190.00 per person

Registration for Wild Women’s Weekends will open at 3:00PM on Saturday, August 18, 2012!

After August 18, check our website for up-to-date availability!

Wild Women Weekends at Lutheridge January 25-27, February 1-3, February 8-10, March 8-10, & March 15-17, 2013

Come to the mountain this New Year for time as a family to ski and celebrate with loved ones. We will handle coordinating ski rentals, lift tickets, and evening programming. The retreat will begin Saturday evening with dinner and end with breakfast on Tuesday. Sunday and Monday can be spent skiing at Wolf Ridge Ski Resort, and evening programming will be taken care of by Lutheridge staff, including a New Year’s Eve party Monday night!

Contact Kara Ridenhour ([email protected]) to make reservations or find out more!

Family New Year Ski Retreat at Lutheridge December 29, 2012-January 1, 2013

Cost per Person: Fees include 3 nights lodging, meals from Saturday dinner through Tuesday breakfast as well as Lutheridge programming. Fees do not include ski costs (lift tickets and rentals). Family of four: $450 Each Additional person: $75


This enriching event allows individual ringers or entire bell choirs to gain new skills for their music ministry back home. Each weekend fea-tures in-depth instruction, fellowship, worship, and performance with an advanced and intermediate track. Choirs will leave with polished pieces that can be used for each of the seasons of the church year.

2013 Clinicians: February 22-24: Bill Payn – Advanced Track Sondra Tucker – Intermediate Track

March 1-3: David Harris – Advanced Track Susan Berry – Intermediate Track

A full clinician bio, along with a list of music selections, will be listed on our WEBSITE at www.llmi.net. Cost per person includes housing, Friday dinner through Sunday lunch, instrument insurance and other program costs.

Cost per person: $263 – Kohnjoy (no single rooms in Kohnjoy) $223 – Thornburg/Bacot/Cottages/Lakeside Cabins $183 – Day rate (includes all meals)

Handbell Weekends at Lutheridge February 22-24 and March 1-3, 2013

A retreat for men who want to enrich their faith while relaxing doing “traditional” manly things - fishing, grilling, archery. The weekend will ex-plore the spiritual as well as the environmental aspects of being a “guy”.

God’s Grill for Men at Luther Springs January 25-27, 2013




RV Sites $75 per person $90 per person


1st Annual Conference Challenge Bowl February 1-3, 2013

Challenge to all CYMC’s - Bring the youth from your conference to Lu-ther Springs for a weekend of events against youth from other confer-ences. There will be camp style “Olympic” events pitting youth against youth, conference against conference, for your chance to be the inau-gural winners! Don’t miss this “Golden” opportunity! Register by January 25, as space is limited!


Kuehner Center $100 per adult $115 per adult

Morgan Village $125 per youth $144 per youth

RV Sites $90 per person $104 per person

Tent Sites $70 per person $81 per person

Receive 10% discount for groups of 10 or more. No registrations accepted after 1/30/13.

2013 Theme: SPIRIT BLAZING

North Carolina Synod Bishop Leonard Bolick is Bible Study Leader exploring Biblical imag-es of fire as they relate to the Creative Process. Come to be inspired, encouraged, and re-cre-ated! Enjoy a wonderful exchange of ideas encouraging creativity as central to the life of faith! Participate in creative worship and enriching fellowship. Workshops and creation stations of-fer hands-on opportunities to try new arts and crafts in a safe place where you cannot fail. Process over product is stressed – we are all a beginner at something! Meet others striving to give God’s creative Spirit larger space in their lives. Those who think they are NOT creative are especially encouraged to attend!

Worship Leader: Pastor Mary Canniff-Kuhn, Lutheridge Program Director Workshop Leaders: More than 30 artists eager to introduce their art form to you!

RATES - all rates are per person and include three nights lodging (double occupancy unless otherwise specified), all meals (Friday breakfast – Sunday breakfast), AND all art materials and instruction!

AN AMAZING DEAL: $245 for Thornburg or cottages (double occupancy) Kohnjoy or single Thornburg room: $290 (no single rooms in Kohnjoy) Day Participant: $175 (includes all meals)

Create in Me at Lutheridge: April 4-7, 2013 (Thurs-Sun)


Quilt Retreat at Luther Springs February 18-22, 2013

Come spend a week with other quilters in the relaxed atmosphere of Luther Springs. There will be fellowship, worship, and projects for gift ideas and a non-profit group (past projects included Lutheran World Relief, Lutheran Services of Florida, and Resurrection House children’s choir).

Teachers will be there to assist with the projects, as well as to answer questions regarding different tech-niques. Feel free to work on your own projects instead. There will also be great food, a day trip to a local quilt shop, as well as the opportunity to share some of your own creations!





Get ready to “bump, set, and spike!” your way through the late night hours! Youth groups, start practicing! Can you become the new volley-ball champs and take home the trophy? The Volleyball Marathon is sure to be full of fun, fellowship, worship, and plenty of volleyball! Please bring 1-2 chaperones per team. This is a fund-raising event for Luther Springs.

Rates: Youth: $35 per participant; Chaperone: $15 per participant

Volleyball Marathon Faith Lutheran; Sarasota, FL 8:0OPM April 12th - 8:00AM April 13, 2013

Come to the mountains to enjoy life serenity of fly fishing. This men’s retreat at Lutherock offers an opportunity to be in a place where God can teach us a lot about ourselves an faith through the mountain waters.

There is time for learning knots, entomology, and casting practice before heading out together to the river on Saturday and Sunday morning.

Through devotions and worship, we will prepare for time of re-flection and prayer; enhancing the fishing experience beyond just catch and release. A North Carolina fishing license is required and can be purchased online at www.ncwildlife.org. There will be a limited amount of basic gear available to rent.

Cost: $209 per person (includes lodging, Friday dinner through Sunday lunch, and program costs)

Fishers of Men at Lutherock April 12-14, 2013

River Rat Ramble Weekend March 1-3, 2013

Are you a River Rat? Are you ready to spend your weekend canoe-ing down the river? Join us on the water for a weekend of canoeing, workshops, fellowship, and worship. Mix with other youth groups from around the state and rock out with our band! Please include 1 adult for every 10 youth.

Due to the lack of rain this spring and flooding rains in June, we are unable to guarantee the Santa Fe river will be viable in March 2013. We are looking at other rivers and camp/retreat centers. We are also planning a Ramble in Northeast Florida in additional to the Ramble in Northwest Central Florida. Check our website (www.lmofla.org) in October for updated information. Thank you for your understanding.


Cabin $90 per person $120 per person

Tents $75 per person $100 per person

Got pictures? Need time and space to scrap? We’ve got it! Enjoy the blessing of oth-er Christian women as you scrapbook your precious memories. The Faith Center is transformed into a scrapper’s haven with tables and work space for 60. New ideas are shared between beginners and experienced, traditional and digital scrapbookers.

This weekend is dedicated to scrapbooking and sprinkled with fun, inspiration, fellowship, devotions, and Sunday worship. Come and enjoy the dedicated time with no distractions! Be spoiled by the camp chef all weekend and no housekeeping tasks! All are welcome!

Leader: Liz Propst.

Cost per person: Full On-site: $165 per person; Commuter: $125 per person

Scrap Camp for Women at Lutheridge April 26-28, 2013

Mark Your Calendars ~ Upcoming Retreats for Fall 2013:

Faith Alive! Confirmation Weekends - September 27-29 and November 1-3, 2013 Lutherock Apple Festival - October 4-6, 2013 Autumn Adults - October 13-17, 2013 Christmas at Biltmore and Lutheridge - December 6-8, 2013

What woman out there does not need some time for renewal, relaxation, and rest? A perfect weekend opportunity awaits you. Meet new friends and soak in the beautiful scenery and soli-tude of Luther Springs. Weekend activities may include: devotions, music, inspirational conver-sations, journaling, and several spa-type activities such as facials, hand/foot scrubs, and mas-sages. There will be an additional fee for some spa services.

Stay in the new Kuehner Conference Center or with groups in the Morgan village.

God’s Spa for Women at Luther Springs April 26-28, 2013




Calling young trailblazers, grades 3-5, for a weekend of community building, crea-tive fun, and faithful exploration. Trailblazers is an opportunity for youth directors to build your youth groups. Summer staff will lead activities - campfire, worships, Bible study, games, and songs. Don’t miss this faith and community building weekend.




Trailblazers at Luther Springs April 19-21, 2013



Registration Information (Info You Need to Know):

Visit www.llmi.net or www.lomfla.org for a registration form or to register online.

REGISTRATION: You may register on-line by going to www.llmi.net or www.lomfla.org and

clicking on “Registration”. As part of the online registration process, you will be prompted to

download all neccessary paperwork (welcome letters, waivers, and schedules; Faith Alive!

campers will need to complete the health form). You will receive an automatic email con-

firmation of your registration upon completion. Please make sure your email server lists all

emails from @lutheridge.com, @lutherock.com, @llmi.org, and @campbrain.com as accept-

able.

Those that register by the paper form will receive a mailed packet containing the applicable

information.

If there is any problem with your registration after it has been submitted, the registration of-

fice will contact you. All space is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

PAYMENTS/DEPOSITS: Programs of three nights or less: full payment is due when you reg-

ister. Programs of four or more nights: a non-refundable deposit of $150 per adult and $25

per child (16 and under) is required when you register. The balance is due no later than four

weeks prior to the beginning of the event. Credit cards: LLMI accepts payments by Master-

Card, Visa, or Discover by mail, fax or on-line.

NON-SUMMER CANCELLATION/REFUNDS: For programs of three nights or less: If you

cancel a registration at least three weeks prior to the event, you may request 50% of full fee.

If you cancel a registration with less than three weeks notice, but more than 72 hours notice,

you may request 25% of full fee. If you do not cancel with a 72 hour notice we will be unable

to refund any monies.

For programs of four or more nights: If you cancel a registration at least three weeks prior

to the event, you may request a full refund minus the deposit. If you cancel a registration with

less than three weeks notice, but more than 72 hours notice, you may request 50% of full fee

minus the deposit. If you do not cancel with a 72-hour notice we will be unable to refund any

monies.

SCHOLARSHIP: A scholarship fund is available to provide assistance to camp/program par-

ticipants of all ages. All inquiries are confidential. Visit www.llmi.net or www.lomfla.org to

download a scholarship form. Or contact our offices at 828-684-2361.

Lutheridge U Lutherock U Luther Springs

28 Spruce Drive; Arden, NC 28704

Tel: (828) 684-2361 Fax: (828) 684-5196

www.llmi.net U www.lomfla.org

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