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Escape from the frenzy of the start of the “Christmas shopping season†on an intimate, 24-hour retreat in the beauty of God’s good creation at the Cramer Retreat Center in Spring. This retreat invites you to get ready for the coming of Christ by exploring familiar Advent themes: hope, preparation, joy and peace, with the reconciliation of heaven and earth in mind. Consider how all creation longs for the coming of Christ, and how we are called to witness the Incarnation in our care of all God’s created world and all God’s creatures. Enjoy a time of renewal, reflection, recreation, and restoration on this retreat. The retreat is open to adults, and to youth 10+, when accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com.
Meet at the canoe launch for an evening of canoeing and fishing on Lake Marshall. Closed-toed shoes, a hat, and sunscreen are recommended.
Night hikes at 7 and 8 p.m., mini owl prowl at 7:30 p.m., cabin tours, winter bird craft, pond fishing and live animal time. Campfire, s’mores and tacos. (Vegan and gluten-free options available). Tacos catered by Tacos A GoGo – veggie, chicken, beef tacos with corn/flour tortillas available. Reservation includes 2 tacos per person.
Cost:Â $30 adult/$35 non-member adult; $15 children (ages 3 & up); $20 non-member children; FREE for children under 3 years
Meet at the canoe launch for an evening of canoeing and fishing on Lake Marshall. Closed-toed shoes, a hat, and sunscreen are recommended.
Try your luck to catch recently stocked rainbow trout! Daily bag limit for trout is 5/day/person. All other TPWD rules apply. Equipment provided or bring your own. Hat and sunscreen recommended.
Enjoy a leisurely, guided paddle downstream on Spring Creek. Registration required. Ages 16+.
Enjoy a leisurely, guided paddle downstream on Spring Creek. Registration required. Ages 16+.
Visit the water’s edge for tips and tricks to get those tasty rainbow trout into your skillet. Don’t have a fishing pole? Borrow one of Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center Texas Parks & Wildlife Department rules and regulations apply. Face coverings recommended.
Get ready for summer by building a custom fishing pole from locally harvested bamboo. All materials provided. Face coverings are required.
Experience forest bathing, led by a certified guide, followed by practice of the Christian spiritual discipline of the Earth Examen. Forest bathing, a practice that originated in Japan, involves taking in, in all of one’s senses, the forest atmosphere. Not simply a walk in the woods, it is the conscious and contemplative practice of being immersed in the sights, sounds and smells of the forest. Forest bathing has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood and focus, enhance creativity, and lead to an increased sense of calm and altruistic behavior, in addition to other benefits such as boosting the immune system and lowering blood pressure. As Christians, we understand that God is present in God’s creation, and after our guided forest bath, we’ll spend some time considering the Earth Examen as we reflect both on our time spent forest bathing and on our relationship with all creation. This activity is for a small group and space is limited. Please register at www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forest-bathing-earth-examen-tickets-291848535827. Contact Lisa Brenskelle at gcs.lrc@gmail.com with any questions.