Newbranch Women's Retreat

What a pleasure and treat for me to be able to get away with the women in my church family!

This hasn't been something I've had the privilege of doing in the past, 

and is definitely one of the 'perks' to a smaller church.

We stayed at the Toccoa Baptist Assembly for 1 night

and enjoyed some great fellowship, fantastic teaching on fear,

and rest and relaxation from the routines of life.

It was a great 2 days ... 

perfect fall weather ...

perfect fall scenery ...

perfect timing.

Laura (my roomie) & Cathy

Stephanie & her sister-in-law, Emily

Lisa, the one on the right, is in charge of all our women's things.

She does a fantastic job!

LeeAnn ... getting in some study time ...

A walk by the lake ...

Stephanie, Laura & Amy

Lauren, Laura & me!

Gorgeous weather!!

Lauren chose to pose a bit ...

Laura says she is meant to live on water ...

she does look pretty comfy in that lifeguard stand!

Our teacher for the weekend, Denise Bluster.

Small world story:  she knows my parents from our Duluth days.

So fun to catch her up on what they've been doing all these years!

Gorgeous scenery!

Does this slide look awesome or what?!

Love the lake ... could look at it for days!

These were the favors we made for all the ladies.

They found them waiting in their rooms when they arrived.

Something small to make them feel a little pampered!