It’s time for you to free yourself from your daily stressors and escape
to Rainbow Trail for some spiritual freedom and fun!
Be prepared to meet some incredible women!



***FALL 2010 RETREAT***
SEPTEMBER 9-12, 2010

BIBLE STUDY LEADER
Sara Larson Woodruff


Sara is the owner and director of Journe an organization dedicated to creating empowering experiences for women. Sara brings a distinct passion for working with women in a variety of settings while specializing in adventure-based travel, primarily backpacking and canoeing, and retreat leadership. Additionally Sara provides coaching and consulting services for churches, camps, and other organizations that are exploring options for adult-based programming and women's programming.

Sara has seventeen years experience leading and guiding groups in adventure settings and is dedicated to providing experiences are uniquely tailored to varied levels of physical fitness and comfort in the outdoors. She has a Masters in Adventure Education, with a Concentration in the Implications for Adult Women, from Prescott College in Prescott, Arizona and a Masters degree in Youth and Family Ministry, through Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. In addition to her own business, Sara is a field staff for The Women's Wilderness Institute in Boulder, Colorado, she serves as a co-instructor with Paul Hill for Luther Seminary's course in Adventure Education and Theological reflection, and is a congregational coach for Healthy Start Ministries.

Sara's mission is to create a safe and encouraging space for women to explore their faith, to discover their strengths, to live into their bodies, and to connect with other women. In her own words, "I am a deeply irreverent, amply skeptical, and intensely passionate woman of faith and I feel honored and privileged to hike, paddle, meditate and pray alongside women as they encounter their lives in new and empowering ways."

A SCHEDULE OF THE WEEKEND

Arrive at Rainbow Trail Thursday evening at 5:00 (plan on eating dinner here!), September 10, and begin getting to know the women around you. Friday and Saturday morning will begin with nutritious and delicious breakfasts, and then will move into morning worship. The morning and afternoon schedule for both Friday and Saturday will be open with time to stretch yourself physically and spiritually on the low and high challenge courses, rock climbing, seek out various hikes for the changing Aspens, or hang out with Chris and learn how to make some homemade goodies! Don't worry, there will be a massage therapist to rub out any soreness or relax any stressed muscles! You will have the option to fill your time with a nap, a good book, some hot cider on the front porch of Columbine, or just some quality personal time.

Each morning and evening we will spend time in worship that will be reflective and meaningful.
To end the evening there will be a group activity that will stimulate laughter, conversation, and friendships.
Bring a friend and enjoy this weekend of renewal, fun and relationship building.
 We will cap the retreat around noon on Sunday afternoon following worship and brunch.
 We look forward to playing and growing with you!

***RETREAT FEES***

Spring & Fall - $200 (each)
(a $75.00 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration)

***REGISTRATION***

Click Here To Register Online
or
Click Here To Download the Brochure & Registration Form (Adobe PDF)

Questions? Contact Katy Stypula by e-mail at katy@rainbowtrail.org
or by phone at (719) 942.4220.