Retreat Details

retreat 2025

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retreat 2025 〰️

What to Bring

Bible
Notebook, Pen
Reusable Water Bottle
Personal Care (Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Soap, Skincare, Sunscreen)
Room Slippers
Bug Repellant
Outdoor activewear and shoes
Separate indoor shoes for gym
Retreat/New Hope T-shirt (worn on Sunday for group photo)

Phone Charger
Nursing Covers (for moms)
Umbrella*
Pack n play (for babies)*
Portable fan (no A/C in many rooms)*
Mats for around the campfire*
Snacks*
Eye Mask, Ear Plugs*
Cozy blanket/sleeping bag*

*optional

Arrival & Check-in

Registration and check-in starts at 5:30pm at the Chapel. When you arrive, please check-in with the registration team, sign the retreat waiver, and collect your room keys.

Please note that there will be a light dinner provided by the church to all participants on Friday evening, either on the bus/at MBC for those who are driving. You are also welcome to make other arrangements at the ONRoute stops along the way.

Parking is available mainly in front of the main Lodge and surrounding accommodations. Please check-in with the team for updated parking status when you arrive.

MBC is a pet free resort. No pets are allowed in the public meeting rooms or in your private accommodations.

The Friday evening session will commence at 7:00pm in the Chapel.

free time activities

On Saturday, during free time (3:00pm - 5:00pm), you have access to the following recreational activities:

Marina

The marina rental is a 10-unit variety of our paddle craft, including canoes and kayaks. MBC marina staff will be available to oversee the rental, ensure all safety requirements are met, and assist group members with launching, returning and signing out of the crafts.

Archery

The archery options are available at the MBC Ranch where a staff member will instruct guests on the usage of the equipment and facilitate challenges on the ranges to create an atmosphere of friendly competition. (3 stations, 20 people/hour)

Gym

The gym will be open for our use as we have rented it out for Saturday. It includes volleyball nets, basketball nets, and hockey nets.

Sport Amenities

Here are MBC’s other sports amenities: Tennis, Basketball, PickleBall, Disc Golf, Beach Volleyball, Shuffleboard, Tetherball, MBC Playground

Late Arrivals

In order to arrive at MBC on time, we recommend leaving at 2:00pm on Friday. However, we understand life can be unpredictable, so if you anticipate arriving after 7:00pm, please contact either Ope Balogun at (647) 410-6804 or Daniel Kim at (647) 334-8141.

We want to make your arrival as smooth as possible, so please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns about your schedule.

Check-out & Departure

Check out is at 9:00am, just after breakfast and before our Sunday morning worship.

Upon check out, please ensure that all personal belongings have been removed from the rooms and placed in the Chapel. Room keys will be collected at the chapel after morning worship.

IMPORTANT: If you lose or fail to return your keys before departing, there is a charge of $20 by MBC.

The retreat will officially conclude at 12:00pm after which we will have a final group lunch and the bus will depart at 1:30pm.

MBc Grounds & Accommodations

Most of the various buildings at the retreat centre are not connected, so please expect to walk outdoors to reach different buildings including the accommodations.

We highly encourage you to use the upcoming retreat to unplug from your digital devices and, instead, engage in physical activity, in discussion, outdoor activities, hanging by the fire, or catching up on some well needed sleep.

Each family will have their own room and full bathroom. The type of room has been assigned in advance based on your family size and on a first come first served basis and cannot be altered at this point.

Please note there is no smoking in any indoor meeting spaces or private rooms.

All bedding and towels are included with your accommodations. Linens and towels will not be replaced during the two-day stay, however if you require additional or replacement towels, the request can be made at the front desk of the main office and will be sent to your room. Shampoo and soap is supplied, but you must bring your own toothpaste. Please note that there is no maid service.

Beverages will be provided during mealtime, but if you like to drink throughout the day, we suggest you bring your own bottle. There is a bottle refill station located in the hallway of the Chapel and Gym.

Quiet hour begins at 11:00pm. Please be mindful of your noise level when walking to and from the retreat grounds.

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