Come As You Are

YOU are invited to a place and space to come as you are. To process all life has. To feel and experience. To learn and grow. Most importantly, to look into the eyes of your Creator and hear Him whisper tenderly “I Love You.”

YOU are invited to immerse yourself into community, worship, story, and scripture. Through this, you are invited to engage with Rhythms that will teach and help you slow down, ask questions, and listen to that tender voice of God in a loud world.

YOU are invited to heal, find hope, and meet others on the journey towards transformation.

YOU are invited to a safe place, to rest, laugh, cry, play, and just be.

YOU are welcome. Anyone is welcome. All that is asked, is simply, come as you are.

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion?
Come to me.
Get away with me and you’ll recover your life.
I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you.
Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matthew 11:28-30

Spring 2024 retreats

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timber wolf lake - lake city, MI

march 15th-17th, 2024

Join us in beautiful Northern Michigan! Timber Wolf Lake is tucked away in the woods. It’s quiet, serene and full of opportunities to see the God of The Universe. We’ll stay and meet in immaculate facilities, eat delicious food and be led in worship. Kelsey Jenney will walk us through different sessions as we engage with rhythms that will teach and help us to slow down, ask questions, and listen to that tender voice of God in a loud world.

castaway club - detroit lakes, mn

MAY 3rd-5th, 2024

Nestled between two lakes in Northern Minnesota, Castaway Club is a breathtaking property for a getaway. Castaway is the perfect spot for still moments to encounter the God of the Universe. We’ll stay and meet in immaculate facilities, eat delicious food and be led in worship. Kelsey Jenney will walk us through different sessions as we engage with rhythms that will teach and help us to slow down, ask questions, and listen to that tender voice of God in a loud world.

*Come as you are.*

We will worship, listen to God, laugh, and learn unforced rhythms of grace while recovering the goodness of our very souls.

hear how Door of Hope Retreats make an impact

“He softened my heart in some places that I needed! I am walking home differently.”

— Past Door of Hope Attendee

“Kelsey is amazing! I looked forward to being with her and her wisdom each day! She has a gift of charisma, joy, warmth mixed with true humility. Because of all of these qualities, people trust her and love her.”

— Past Door of Hope Attendee

“Housing, teaching space, snacks were awesome—really added to the retreat experience.”

— Past Door of Hope Attendee

“Kelsey is a gift and it is really sweet to hear what God has put on her heart.”

— Past Door of Hope Attendee

“I loved every minute of Door of Hope and was blessed by Kelsey’s teaching.”

— Past Door of Hope Attendee

Friday: 6-7 pm Arrival, Session #1, Free Time/Games
Saturday: Breakfast, Session #2, Lunch, Session #3, Silence & Solitude, Free Time, Dinner, Session #4, Community Time
Sunday: Breakfast, Session #5, 11 am Departure
The price includes 2 nights of lodging, meals and content.
Cost per person - $250
At both Timber Wolf Lake and Castaway Club, you will stay in hotel-style lodging. (See photos above). Most rooms are suite style with your own vanity/sink in room and a shared bathroom between two rooms with toilet and shower. You may request who you share housing with. Bedding & towels are provided. All rooms have AC & heat. There is a common space in your building with a full kitchen, living area and fireplace. Coffee, drinks and snacks will be provided in this space throughout the weekend.
Timber Wolf Lake - Michigan https://timberwolf.younglife.org/
Flights: Fly into Grand Rapids (2 hrs) OR Traverse City (1 hr) OR Detroit (3.5 hrs)
Retreat will begin 6-7 pm EST on Friday and end by 11 am EST on Sunday. Please plan your departing flights accordingly.
Castaway Club - Minnesota https://castaway.younglife.org/
Flights: Fly into Fargo, North Dakota (1 hr) OR Minneapolis (3.5 hrs)
Retreat will begin 6-7 pm CST on Friday and end by 11 am CST on Sunday. Please plan your departing flights accordingly.
IMPORTANT: If you are driving to either location, please meet us at the property. There is ample parking available.