More Than Finishing A Quilt
More than finishing a quilt, the true joy of quilt retreats is deeper than it seems.
Women
‘Woo Hoos!’ From The March Quilt Retreats
“Woo Hoo! We’re back!” Capacities were reduced and masks were on, but Camp was thrilled to welcome back four full sessions of quilters and crafters in March. As happy as they were just to be back on site, guests were even more delighted by the service, quilt shops (Quilt Haven on Main – Hutchinson & Quilter’s JEM – East Grand …
Women’s Winter Warm-Up 2020 – “Practical Jesus”
Read a quick recap of our 2020 Women’s Winter Warm-Up, with a link to more photos!
Looking Forward to Women’s Winter Warm-Up!
We’re getting ready for a Warm-Up this winter – here’s what to look forward to at our Women’s Winter Warm-Up!
Young Adult Retreat // Winter – 2019 Recap
Read a quick recap of Young Adult Retreat // Winter, with a link to more photos!
Fall Women’s Retreat – One Thing!
Read a quick recap of our Fall Women’s Retreat, with a link to more photos!
A Grand Spring Finale – Young Adult Retreat!
Read a quick recap of our Spring 2019 Young Adult Retreat!
A Taste of Heaven at Spring Young At Heart Retreat!
Read a quick recap of our Spring 2019 Young At Heart Retreat!
Tweet Tweet – Spring Quilt is Here!
Spring Quilt 2019 is here! Quilters and Scrapbookers know how to have some of The Funnest Fun at Camp Lebanon, and we can’t wait to see what they create!
Camp Journal: 2018 Fall Quilt Wrap-Up
Over 650 quilters joined us for our fall quilt season this year, enjoying a chance to escape from everyday life, eat some yummy food, and work on their creative projects!
Camp Journal: Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy
Camp Journal Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy There was nothing sour about this spring’s Quilt & Craft Retreats, though there was a slightly lemon-y flavor! We had so much fun with this springy theme, even when the weather wasn’t exactly cooperating. There was lots of snow, but also lots of sunshine (inside and out) throughout the …
Camp Journal: Just Breathe
The last two weekends in September, Camp Lebanon welcomed over 400 women to meet with God and take a deep breath of fresh, Minnesota air.
Camp Journal: Falling for FALL!
Summer is a busy time of year, but our fall season changes things up by offering loads of weekend programmed events that keep our staff on their toes. There is something for EVERYONE this fall – women, men, kids, seniors, youth groups, and quilters!
Camp Journal: The World Awaits!
Camp Journal The World Awaits! What a wonderful world it is, and what fun it was to explore with moms and daughters over this past weekend! We traveled all over the globe, from France to Tanzania, and learned all about missions and the different needs in those cultures. In chapels, we learned about God’s power, …
Sewing Machine Changes a Life in Jamaica!
The threads of generosity wrap love around the lives of many in need – lives like that of a young Jamaican named Shane. A few years ago, Shane was living at the Jamaica Christian Boys Home in Kingston. Now 20 years old, he is out and on his own. Normally, this transition is a very …
From the Camp Kitchen: Jackie’s Creamy Coleslaw
Jackie’s Creamy Coleslaw – 1/2 cup Miracle Whip – 3/4 cup sugar – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 1/2 cup evaporated milk – 3 Tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice – Celery seed, to taste – Onion, to taste
“Encourage One Another Daily” – Lisa Abeler
“But encourage one another every day, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold firmly to the end the confidence we had at first.” Hebrews 3:13-14 On the day before Easter, my family enjoyed …
Spring Quilt is Here…”Play Ball!”
Signs of spring are arriving early at Camp Lebanon as we get ready to “Play Ball” at our Quilt & Craft retreats in March! Our “field of play” will be quilting, scrapbooking, stamping, crafting and other fun projects. And we invite you to join us! There’s no better time than now to get in the …
From the Camp Kitchen: Mahogany Chicken Thighs
Mahogany Chicken Thighs from Camp Lebanon’s Kitchen If there is one chicken dish you should add to the rotation this season, make this the one. The flavor is insane and, even with a long-ish ingredient list, it really is an easy recipe. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups cold water 1 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup dry sherry …
Special Purchase Opportunity – Portable Chair Tri-Casters (set of 4) (Demo)
Set of 4 Tennis wheel casters converts any regular chair into a rolling office chair! Perfect, very portable wheels for quilters and scrapbookers! Cost: $40/set of 4 casters; call Camp or send your payment to reserve a set of casters. Call Camp to reserve your set or to order as a gift for someone special! …
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From the Camp Kitchen: Two More Recipes! Champagne Chicken & Apple Scented Venison Roast
Champagne Chicken This wonderful recipe was enjoyed by the ladies who attended Women’s Retreats and Quilt & Craft events this fall. 4 Boneless skin on chicken breast Salt Pepper Thyme 11/2 cups chopped shallots 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup champagne 1 cup heavy cream Corn starch for thickening Preparation: Season …
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“No Hark? No Herald?… or Noel!”
While reading through the book of Isaiah recently, Phil Gerth (Camp Lebanon’s Maintenance Director) recalled this line from a Christmas musical he was part of a few years ago: “The Christmas story is a joyful one; but what would have happened if Christ had not come?” This stirring question “What if Christ had not come?” …
