RETREAT INFORMATION FOR VISITING FAMILIES:

Years ago, we were fishing in Canada when we happened upon a beautiful log cabin.  When we inquired about its ownership, we were surprised to learn that it was a special get-a-way for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, utilized by families coping with cancer.  We were so deeply touched, that on that day we vowed, if ever we had the opportunity, we would create a similar retreat to support families coping with cancer.

 In 2005, we purchased a home on Island Lake, part of the beautiful White Fish Chain  just north of Brainerd.  At that time, Blair and Nancy Ferguson, members of our church,  were coping with the loss of their 15 year old daughter Tiffany.  Tiffany was a vibrant, thoughtful, friendly girl who had been diagnosed with leukemia.  Her family had been searching for a way in which Tiffany’s life could not only be remembered but also continue to impact and benefit other families.  We happened to run into them at our son’s baseball game and share in their memories of Tiffany.  It was then that we realized that God had just presented us with the opportunity to help families coping with cancer.  The Ferguson’s were the first family to stay at our new retreat.  They spent special family time with their two other daughters on the lake, at the bonfire, just being quiet in prayer, laughing and remembering Tiffany.  This was when the decision was made to name the retreat after Tiffany, a special young woman that God created and placed in our lives to share His joy with us.  It is our sincere hope and desire that we can provide a get-a-way for your family to spend special moments together, away from the hassles of home, chores, and hospitals to create long lasting memories