Retreat and Furlough Resources in US: MD-PA

MARYLAND

Free Methodist Church, 15712 Peach Orchard, Silver Spring, MD 20904 Phone: (301)384-2883

Peach Orchard Christian Retreat Center, Motel style rooms. PH: 301-384-3305 peachorchardretreat@yahoo.com

MASSACHUSETTS

Southborough, Massachusetts branch of L'Abri is approximately 45 minutes west of Boston. The main house is an old New England mansion on twenty-one acres. Phone: (508)481-6490 Fax: (508)460-5021 Mail: L'Abri Fellowship, 49 Lynbrook Road, Southborough, MA 01772 USA Email: southborough@labri.org www.labri.org

Walker Missionary Homes, Inc., Dr and Mrs R. A. Gray, 144 Hancock St, Auborndale, MA 1(617)969-3919

MICHIGAN

Elim Retreats, beside the waters of Lake Huron, 2.5 hours north of Detroit, their mission is to provide the place and occasion for the Lord to bring refreshment and renewal to lives, and renewed vision for service to Him. Low-key preventative pastoral care to leaders in ministry. Contact Henry or Diane Stewart at contact@elimretreats.org. http://www.elimretreats.org/

Wolfe Bay Retreat, Eastern Upper Michigan, Greg and Lorelei Carlson, aai@aaintl.com www.reedfam.net/WolfeBay , 1300 sq. ft. cabin with full kitchen, 3 BR, 2 Bath, rec room, fireplace, and winterized.

MINNESOTA

Northwestern College 3003 Snelling Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55113-1598 Phone: (651)631-5100 Dorms with efficiency apts. w/kitchen Long term use.

Rochester, MN, central office of L'Abri, and also a small residential branch, which is limited to 4-5 students who can study up to two weeks each month. Friday evening lectures/discussions occur in series through out the year. L'Abri Fellowship ,1465 12th Ave NE,Rochester, MN 55906-1383 Fax:(507)536-0108 www.labri.org/ rochester@labri.org

MISSISSIPPI

Gilead Retreat & Conference, 297 CR 244, P.O. Box 10, Etta, MS Phone: (662)234-4465 pastorsfriend@directway.com

MISSOURI

Anchor Missionary and Retreat Center Provides accommodations along with an understanding and listening ear. H.L. Goodman, 170 Deckard Lane,
Kimberling City, MO 65686 417-739-9017 drhlgoodman@cebridge.net www.anchor-retreat.com

FMU Guest House, Main & Mill Street, Smithville, MO 64089 Phone: 1(816)532-0550 Fax: 1-503-655-5132

Philemon International, Kansas City, MO Housing for missionaries and those in Christian service. The loft is free of charge for any family in Christian ministry, and may be reserved for use up to one year at a time. Philemon International, 313 W. North Avenue, Belton, MO 64012 Phone:(816)331-6092 Fax: (816)331-6092 Refreshing_hearts@philemoninternational.com http://www.philemoninternational.com/index.html

The Brook at Bethpage, Gaines and Sandy Dittrich and Bernie and Deon Belcher, 1461 Elkhorn Road, Stella, Missouri 64867 Phone: (417)628-3041, (913)764-3043 info@brookatbethpage.com
www.brookatbethpage.com

MONTANA

Columbia Mountain Cabins Retreat, 980 Jensen Road, Columbia Falls, MT 1(406)892-3005 or 1(352)796-3354 colmtcab@hotmail.com www.montanaweb.com/colmtcab

Mountain Top Retreat located south of Bozeman, Montana bordering the Gallatin National Forest. Six houses available. Pastors and full time Christian workers are offered a $15 per day discount off daily rates. 13705 Cottonwood Canyon Road , Bozeman, MT 59718 Phone: 1(406)763-4566 info@mountaintopretreat.org www.mountaintopretreat.org/

NEBRASKA

Christ is King Community Church located in Norfolk has two homes available. One can be rented long term while the other comes with 2 guest rooms and an additional basement apartment. Contact Bill and Diane Leeking at (402)640-8477.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Anne & John Scoggins, 11 Flint Meadow Drive, Brookline, NH 03033 Phone: (603)673-3504 or 889-4020

B & B, Jacque & Steve Kirchoff, 3 Ledgewood Road, Bedford, NH 03102 Phone: (603)472-2713

Anne & John Scoggins, 11 Flint Meadow Drive, Brookline, NH 03033 Phone: (603)673-3504 or 889-4020

The Escape House, Stoddard, NH A hexagonal home with an 8ft. wraparound deck overlooks Island Pond, 90 min. from Boston. House comfortably sleeps seven and features a sunken conversation pit, fireplace, two bedrooms, driveway basketball court and a furnished kitchen with public beach across the street. Normal rate is $75 per day, but other arrangements may be made. Contact: Rob and Debbie Killeffer 192 West Street Braintree, MA 02184 mrspastor7@aol.com

The Leadership Center 4 days and 3 nights on Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire Steve and Christie Bravo, Box 2009, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire 03894, Phone: (603)569-4004, info@tlcretreats.org www.tlcretreats.org

NEW JERSEY

Calvary Baptist Church, Rev Robert Moore, 262 S Main St., Flemington, NJ 98822 1(908)782-6608

Cedar Lane Missionary Homes, 108 Cedar Lane, Laurel Springs, NJ 08021. Wonderful community of homes for missionaries home on a long-term furlough/home assignment. Located across the river from Philadelphia and just off the Atlantic City highway. Contact them directly.

First Baptist Church of Cape May, 101 S Main St, Cape May, NJ, Phone: 1(609)465-5511 Fax:1(609)465-8003 www.firstbaptistcourthouse.org

Furlough Cottages of the Interdenominational Foreign, 12 to 26 N. Portland Ave., Ventor, New Jersey 08406, Phone - 610-649-5816

Haddon Heights Baptist Church, John Carter, 3rd and Station Avenues, Haddon Heights, NJ Phone: 1(856)547-3579 hhbc_1@hotmail.com www.haddonheightsbaptist.org

Immanuel Baptist Church, Rev Herb Mitchell, 27 Spruce St, P O Box 221, Maple Shade, NJ 1(609)779-1807 1(609)665-0230

Liebenzall Mission Guest House, Box 66 07870, Schooley's Mountain, NJ Phone: (908)852-6012 Fax: (908)852-4351 Liebenzell_USA@compuserve.com

Marie Estates, Jean and Cal Coffelt, 175 Arney's Mt Rd, Pemberton, NJ 1(609)894-9510

Park Bible Baptist Church, Earl Page, 86 Sparles Ave, Pennsville, NJ 1(609)768-2937

NEW MEXICO

Beulah Ministries, Albuquerque, 800-545-6552, www.hosanna.org

Faith Mountain Fellowship, Held the first week in October yearly. Contact them at (505)754-6653 or P.O. Box 99, Red River, New Mexico 87558.

NEW YORK

AIM Guest House, 135 W. Crooked Hill Rd., Pearl River, NY Phone: (845)735-2533 hostess.us@aimint.net

Camp Pinnacle, 621 Pinnacle Road, Voorheesville, NY (800)350-5485 info@camppinnacle.org www.camppinnacle.org

Hephzibah Heights, 51 West 75th Street, New York City, NY Phone: (212)787-6150

www.hhouse.org This charming Victorian brownstone can accommodate up to 24 guests in one of the very nice neighborhoods of Manhattan. The facility is reserved for individuals and groups who are in Christian ministry (paid and volunteer).

Perth Bible Church in Amsterdam Apartments and duplex are available. Seven miles of off interstate I-90 (Exit 27). We are Northwest of Albany (about 30 miles) and West of Saratoga Springs (23 miles) Contact Mark & Diane Murphy office@perthbiblechurch.org

NORTH CAROLINA

Canaan Land Christian Retreat, Lake Toxaway, NC, 1(863)318-9245 January-April 15 1(828)966-4513 April 15-December

Center for Intercultural Training in Union Mills, NC provides pre-field missionary training in cross-cultural living and second language acquisition. See their website for details of the training and how to contact them. www.cit-online.org

Hidden Hollow Retreat Center located in the heart of the Brushy Mountains near Wilkesboro, NC. Secluded housing for leaders, artists and intercessors or Christians who just want to get to God for a period of time. The 50 mile views are breathtaking. Rates start at $45 per night for an apartment all to yourself. Contact: Pat & Grace Selvey Phone: (704)392-7594 Info@RetreatCabin.com www.retreatcabin.com

JAARS, Phone: 1(800)890-0628. Ask for Jeanette Brantley.

Lazy Daze Cabin. Blue Ridge Mountains near West Jefferson, NC on the side of Mount Jefferson and boasts all-new furnishings and private surroundings, yet has close-to-town convenience. Great place for those in Christian ministry to spend time alone with God, or for those looking for an informal small-group retreat setting. (336) 419-0542. Gary and Kari Raines http://www.LazyDazeCabin.com

Siloam Missionary Homes, Snow Camp, North Carolina Phone: (336)376-8200 http://www.siloamhomes.org/location.htm There is a reservation deposit fee of $150.00. Your cost to stay at Siloam is $200.00 per month, plus your actual utility and telephone bills.

OHIO

Beulah Beach Guest House, 6101 West Lake Road, Vermillion, Ohio Phone: (440)967-4861 camp@beulahbeach.org www.beulahbeach.org

Lewisburg (Dayton suburb) - Inn set on 25 beautifully wooded acres, replete with swimming pool, basketball courts, walking trails, and prayer garden. This location has two facilities, one 8,270 and the other 6,230 square feet respectively. The ministry is dedicated to providing support, encouragement, and Sabbath rest for those in full-time ministry (not the family, couples and singles only). Guests may arrive mid-morning on Monday and depart Friday afternoon. Contact Bob at bobinnkeeper@aol.com or 937-962-8312. See what is available at www.innkeeperministries.org.

Riverside Retreat For Pastors Provides a peaceful, spiritual environment where busy pastors can rest and have uninterrupted time in worship, prayer and the Word. (800)682-2663, (419)994-5204 mvcanoe@bright.net www.riverside-retreat.com

OKLAHOMA

Bethany First Church of the Nazarene has mission home. 6789 NW 39th Expressway, Bethany, OK 73008 Phone: (405)789-2050 http://www.bethanynaz.org/

Lloyd & Judy Colston, 617 SE Second, Pryor, OK 74361, Phone: (918)825-6514, Fax: (918)825-2727 Lloyd.colston@svis.org

OREGON

Bohannon Mission House established as comfortable, fully furnished refuge for missionaries and families while furloughed. House and studio apartment are fully furnished and available to missionaries on leave at a nominal rent. Contact far in advance. missions@amministries.org

Columbia Christian College, dorm suites Betty Astin, 9101 E. Burnside, Portland Oregon 97220, 503-255-7060, Only available during summer break

He Restoreth Ministries, P.O. Box 47, Butte Falls, OR 97522. Ministering refreshing as former MK's and missionaries and counsel (he is a clinical psychologist) on 114 acres of beautiful Orgeon countryside with forest, fields, a pond and creeks. Contact Brent and Ruth Ullom at 541-865-7907 or http://www.HeRestoreth.com Care@HeRestoreth.com

Oasis, Life Impact, P.O. Box 4088, Sun River, Oregon, (541)595-7415 Providing international worker care in quality facilities http://www.lifeimpactoregon.org

Shelter Cove Resort, West Odell lake Rd., Hwy. 58, Cascade Summit, OR 97425 Phone: (503)433-2548, HA missionaries, not home staff Columbia Christian College, dorm suites. Betty Austin, 9101 E. Burnside, Portland, Oregon 97220, Phone: (503)255-7060, Only available during summer season.

PENNSYLVANIA

Blue Mountain Christian Retreat, 1 Christian Lane at Blue Mountain Dr., New Ringgold, PA. 570-386-2154 info@bmcr.org http://www.bmcr.org

Calvary Monument Bible Church, Rev. Bryan Sanders, 1660 Mine Rd., Paradise PA 17562, Phone: 717-442-8161 Fax: 717-442-3289 Website: www.calvarymonument.org Available for missionaries on furlough. cmbc@calvarymonument.org Residence #1 fully furnished 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath house Residence #2 fully furnished 4 bedroom, 2 bath house.

Garden City Chapel, 23 Cedar Rd., Wallingford, Pennsylvania 19086 Phone: (610)876-3795, Split level home, 2 bedrooms and basement, pay utilities+ $500/mo.

Life Ministries, Rich Tygert, P O Box 311, Franklin, PA 1-814-437-6251

Missionary Retreat Fellowship located in Lake Ariel, PA. Non-profit, independent, evangelical faith mission whose main ministry continues to be that of offering fully furnished, affordable furlough homes to evangelical missionaries. R.R. 4, Box 4590, Lake Ariel, PA 18436 Phone/Fax: (570)689-2984 mrf65@juno.com http://www.missionary-retreat.org

Spruce Street Baptist Church, Church Office, 3701 Gradyville Rd, Newton Square, PA 1(610)353-1525 sprucebap@verizon.net www.sprucestreetbaptist.com