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Team Expansion Missionary Retreat and Housing Options
The Escape House, Stoddard, NH
A modern, hexagonal home with an 8ft. wraparound deck
overlooks Island Pond, 90 minutes from Boston. Owned by a pastor and his wife, this house
comfortably sleeps seven and features a sunken conversation pit, fireplace, two bedrooms,
driveway basketball court and a furnished kitchen. A public beach is located across the
street, only 25 yards away. The normal rate is $75 per day, but other arrangements may be
made. Contact: Rob and Debbie Killeffer 192 West Street Braintree, MA 02184 E-mail:
mrspastor7@aol.com
Cedarly Pastors Retreat, Delafield, WI
This ministry is dedicated to the PASTORS of missionaries, not
for the missionaries themselves.
A restored stately manor, Cedarly Pastors Retreat
consists of two exquisite buildings located on six-and-a-half acres of rolling woodland on
the eastern shore of Upper Nemahbin Lake in Wisconsin, 30 miles from Milwaukee. The
carriage house was built around 1870, and the main house, built in 1920, was once a
16-room, seven-bedroom summer home. This bed-and-breakfast style, couples-only facility is
available only to those in pastoral ministry and can accommodate up to six couples at a
time. The large living room and dining room offer fireplace comforts; the library is
equipped with a television, VCR and numerous books. A sunroom provides a quiet spot to
read or talk. The area features hiking, gold, biking, canoeing, antique shops and quaint
restaurants. Guests stay free of charge, with accoommodations and meals provided by a
full-time host and hostess. Recommended stay is five days, beginning Sunday evenings.
Contact: Dwayne and Rita Hanon P.O. Box 180455 Delafield, WI 53018 Phone: 414-646-7772
Fax: 414-646-7773
Mountain Top Retreat, Bozeman, MT
Set in a mountainside meadow surrounded by huge firs and aspen, Mountain
Top Retreat offers a peaceful setting for ministers, missionaries and
other Christian leaders. Spiritual rest renewal, Biblical counseling,
marriage and ministry counseling are available upon request. Each of the
three guest houses includes a living room, two bedrooms, a full bathroom,
a fully equipped kitchen and a carport. A mobile home offers similar
accomodations. We also have a larger house that has four bedroom, two
baths, large kitchen, dining room, and large living room This guest house
can sleep nine or more. We also now have a new Sabbatical/furlough house,
that has three bedrooms, one bath, kitchen, dining, living room, and study
area. It is planned for pastors and/or missionaries who need an extended
time of rest and renewal. All facilities are completely furnished. A
spacious meeting room is also available for groups. Area attractions
include hiking, fishing, skiing and exploring Yellowstone National Park or
the Lewis and Clark Caverns. For a current price list contact Linda
Williamson at 406-763-4566 or mtroffice@mcn.net.
For information about the ministry offered contact
Mountain Top Retreat
13705 Cottonwood Canyon Drive
Bozeman, MT 59718
mountaintopmin@mcn.net.
Phone: 406-763-4566
www.mcn.net/~mountaintopmin
Harvest Prayer Center, Brazil, IN
Just one hour from Indianapolis, Harvest Prayer Center
provides a refuge for ministers, missionaries and their families. Offering a variety of
optional prayer programs for individuals, couples, and church staffs, the center consists
of a two-bedroom guest house with a fully equipped kitchen on 65 wooded acres. Fishing and
anoeing are available; a fire pit overlooks the center's large lake. A new lodge, more
cabins and a prayer chapel are planned for the future. The suggested length of stay is one
week. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Contact: Dave and Kim Butts 11991 E.
Davis Road Brazil, IN 47834 Phone: 812-443-5800 Fax: 812-443-5505 E-mail:
dave2000ad@xc.org
Hospitality Homes International/Makahiki Ministries, HI
A service of Makahiki Ministries,
Hospitality Homes International is unique among renewal ministres. Based on the Hawaiian
Makahiki celebration in which warriors would lay their weapons to rest, full-time
Christian workers are invited to take advantage of a network of some 120 private homes
around the world that are made available for suggested donations. HHI helps connect guests
with host homes. Contact: Lenora Shipp P.O. Box 415 Mariposa CA. 95338 Phone/Fax:
209-966-2988 E-mail: makahiki@yosemite.net
Short-term Housing for Missionaries - Wenatchee, WA
Tom and Kay Loeffler have a one bedroom apartment that they make
available to missionaries and pastors who need short-term housing. It is
fully equipped and ready to go. They are located in a quiet neighborhood
in in Wenatchee, WA (central WA). There is an airport and train station in
Wenatchee which is considered a great recreation area in both summer and
winter.
The Loefflers served in missions with YWAM for about 3 years and are now
serving with the US Center for World Missions as reps for the Washington
area.
Website: <www.geocities.com/loefflernews> lets you see the house.
The apartment is downstairs in a daylight basement.
Email: <loefflers2@email.msn.com>
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