This year attendees will be enjoying all the comforts of home - not roughing it
as in our early retreats at Cave Springs. While all sessions and
speakers have not yet been finalized, they will all deal with being an effective
genealogist in the 21st century. We don't even have to
bring our own linens and towels - but we are not paying for maid service
either! This retreat is perfect
for the basic beginner, as well as the "grizzled
veteran" who is looking for new tips and tricks, or
just a positive attitude adjustment. Immerse
yourself in a great atmosphere, with genealogists
and historian of all skill levels and amounts of
experience.
Spend some time away from the everyday trials and
tribulations! Come out for a weekend of
genealogy and family history lectures, learning and sharing. Preliminary
scheduling calls for lots different session times.
Leave
the pesky cell phones and electronic devices at home, in
the office, in your room, or set to silent and relax into this low
stress learning environment
in the natural beauty of this rural setting. While there is wireless internet access in-house, feel free to
turn off your internet connection and "unplug". All lodging, meals, door prizes,
refreshments, goodie bags and as much genealogy
(with related topics) as you want are all included
in the low price of the full retreat package. We are
taking over the ranch house for family style lodging
and meals. Our home for the retreat is 4,600 square feet, climate
controlled house with four separate bedrooms
and 3 1/2 baths. A generous deck wraps around the main floor on the
creek side. Wireless internet, satellite TV,
bathrooms, bedrooms, as well as kitchen and living areas are
available on both floors. You (you know you want to come) may choose to
participate in as many or as few, scheduled genealogical activities as
you prefer. Come for the lectures or for the quiet time to finally get
your workbook(s)/working files in order or writing done!
This positive,
friendly, environment will be filled (though space is limited)
with genealogists and writers ready to learn and network while
letting the fall colors and homey atmosphere sooth the stress of every day life
away. While there will
probably be other groups on campus, they'll be "down
the trail". All groups understand and welcome the
retreat concept and we do have a maximum number we'll
allow in-house. This is because, like shopping, while
large crowds may be fun, a retreat should be getting
away from it all - just not too far.

Full retreat attendees
arrive Saturday
for a full day of sessions, meals and fun. Sunday, attendees rise to a
crisp fall morning for more food and classes before the
campus closes.
Referral
Bonus - Bring your friends and save on the all
inclusive weekend genealogy and history package.
Basic linens
will be furnished (but not maid service) - come
and revisit your earlier years as we combine history and modern
conveniences, with echoes of summer camp. Pillows and extra blankets
come with the house, but you may wish to bring your favorites.
Lots of
different lectures throughout the weekend!
October is Family History Month!
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here for reservation information

Photos from Retreat 2003
Photos from Retreat 2005
Photos
from Retreat 2007