This past week we went to Twin Peaks near Lake Arrowhead for Calvary Chapel's Family Retreat. Not knowing anyone else who was going, we went out on a limb and took a step of faith hoping it would be a good decision in going. And we did have a great time. First, here's the view from our room.
In the mornings and evenings Anna would have classes while Steve and I switched off in hearing a sermon or going to a small group study while the other took care of Sam. Anna and her new friend Alexandra hit it off immediately. They were both apprehensive in being dropped off at first but I heard that Anna told Alexandra's lingering grandparents that the class was for "kids only", so Anna shooed them away politely which made her friend feel at ease.
There was daycare available for Sam but we chose to take care of him, perhaps next year he'll be ready. Here's the outdoor ampitheater. I look a little scary but it's a cute photo of Sam.
The sermons were given by Pastor Carl Westerlund on renewing the mind, he teaches seminary students as well. The retreat also included 3 meals a day, one meal here included bbq tri-tip and ribs, corn and more. We met lots of nice people during the family-style meals. The teachings, the accomodations, the meals, everything was so organized, we were impressed.
There was also a sand play area, volleyball court, and swimming pool. Sam liked the rock formations and stairs as well, lots of shadowing by Steve. Hopefully tomorrow I'll blog about an outing to Lake Arrowhead we went on during the retreat.
