Women's Retreat 2025

Renew Your Spirit, Restore Your Soul

March 7-8, 2025

We are so excited for what God is doing in our women's ministry.
Our retreat last year was so special and we cannot wait to do it again!

Scroll down for lots of great information about our weekend together. If you need to register, see the form all the way at the bottom!

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Schedule (Tentative)

A Weekend of Faith & Fellowship

Friday March 7
3pm Prayer (optional) (Gym)
4pm Hike (optional) (meet in front of gym)
4:00pm: Carpool leaves the church
4:30pm Registration Starts (Turner Lodge)
5:00pm Dinner (Turner Lodge)
6:00pm Craft and Hanging Out (Turner Lodge)
7:00pm Worship and Session 1 (Gym)
8:00pm Break
8:15pm Small Group Discussion (Gym/Turner Lodge/Find a spot)
9:00pm Bonfire and Relax (Outside)
9:30 Carpool leaves the retreat center (Meet outside Turner Lodge)

Saturday March 8
7:00am Walk (optional) (meet in front of gym)
7:15am Carpool leaves the church
8:00am Registration (Turner Lodge)
8:00am Breakfast (Turner Lodge)
9:00am Guided Quiet Time (Gym)
9:30am Worship and Session 2 (Gym)
10:15am Group Picture and Break
10:30am Small Group Discussion and Reflection (Gym/Turner Lodge/Find a spot)
11:00am Low Ropes Course & Free Time
12:00pm Lunch (Turner Lodge)
1:00pm Zipline
2:15pm Session 3 (Gym)
3:00pm Small Group Reflection (Gym/Turner Lodge/Find a spot)
3:45pm Break
4:00pm Closing Songs and Prayer (Gym)
4:30pm Clean up
5:00pm Carpool leaves retreat center
5:00pm Dinner

Sunday March 9

What to Bring

Come Prepared for a Great Weekend

+ your Bible
+ an open heart
+ hiking shoes (if you will hike)
+ weather-appropriate clothing
+ flashlight
+ your towel or pillow if you prefer
+ toiletries
+ bedding if you are staying in the bunkhouse ONLY
+ snacks but NO NUTS
+ water bottle
+ sign the retreat center waiver

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Location

A Peaceful Setting for Renewal

Barefoot Republic KY Campus:
8824 Brownsford Rd, Fountain Run, KY 42133

This campus is located in Southern Kentucky on Barren River Lake.

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Our Speaker

Inspired by God’s Word

Julie Hager Love

Julie Hager Love was born and grew up in Berea. She attended Kentucky Wesleyan College before transferring to Berea College, where she graduated with a degree in religion. There she met her husband George, and they have been married for over 30 years. They have two adult children, Cameron and Eliza.

After graduating from Berea College and getting married, Julie and George attended Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Julie worked as the Minister for Children and Families at St. Paul UMC. After seminary, the Loves moved to St. Charles, Missouri where Julie again served as children's minister at First UMC of St. Charles. Next, they moved back to Kentucky, this time to Prestonburg. There, Julie worked part time in several ministries including: Life skills teaching through the Big Sandy Area Development District, teaching at Big Sandy Community College, and district ministry consultant with the Prestonburg District of the UMC.

Prior to coming to the Methodist Children's Homes, Julie served for 15 years as the Director of Connectional Ministries for the Kentucky Conference of the UMC. There Julie oversaw the various ministries of the conference, including camps, campus ministries, age level ministries, communications, missions, and much more. She was appointed to be KyUMH's next President/CEO in July of 2019. Julie earned her doctorate degree in December 2024.

Prayer

Covering the Retreat in Prayer

Let us begin praying today for a time of restoration, renewal, and reconsecration.
If you know someone else who is going, pray for them by name. Let us cover our weekend in prayer!

Our Host

A Place for Rest, Renewal, and Connection

Host Amenities

Comforts for a Restful Stay

These standard amenities are available for us group to use anytime during our stay, completely free of charge.

Hiking Trails , Canoes, 9-hole Disc Golf Course, Football and Soccer Field, Whiffle-ball Field, Full Basketball Court, Sand Volleyball, 9 Square In The Air, Tetherball, Carpet-ball, Bouldering Wall, Skate Park, Gaga Ball, Pickleball, Corn Hole

We are also free to explore the many lush woods, spring-fed creek, open fields, and the serene beauty of the cove on Barren River Lake.

Overnight accommodations

Rest Easy During the Retreat

We have three options for your overnight stay.

Hotel Style Room (Turner lodge): $130 per room, per night

These rooms each have a queen size bed and a comfortable full size futon, plus a full bathroom. There are handicapped accessible rooms. We can accommodate 26 women at double occupancy in these rooms ($65 each). These rooms are located in the same building as the eating space and a very short walk to the meeting room.

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BUNK HOUSE (Treehouse Village): $25 per person, per night

There are four villages of treehouse cabins. Each cabin has 7-9 sets of sturdy bunk beds plus a bathroom with multiple stalls and showers. We will likely be placed in the newest village which is a short walk to both the meeting room and the cafeteria. We are able to use just the lower bunks to help everyone feel most comfortable. Please note: you need to bring your own bedding to the bunkhouses!

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ROOM IN A HOUSE (Lakeview Lodge): $65 per person, per night

This is a house with full kitchen (plus partial kitchen and outdoor kitchen), common areas, and a large deck. It is ideal for anyone choosing to stay overnight both nights. In most bedrooms, there is a queen size bed and multiple bunk beds. There are also pull out sofas and plenty of bathrooms. This home is located a short drive or a decent walking distance from the retreat center.

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Retreat Fees

Simple Pricing, Lasting Value

We don’t want cost to keep anyone from attending! This weekend is a valuable investment in the spiritual growth of our women and the lives they touch.

The listed fees cover only the retreat facility’s direct costs — the church will cover the rest. If finances are a concern, please sign up anyway. And if you’re able to give above the suggested amount to support others or provide a scholarship, thank you!

Fee Summary:

Friday Only: $10

Saturday Only: $20
Lodging:
Single room – $130
Double room – $65
Cabin bunk – $25
Lodge bed – $65/night
Meals: $11.50 each (max $34.50)
Optional Zipline: $10
Bus Ride: $5–10 (suggested for gas)

How to Give:
Donations can be dropped off at the church office or placed in the offering plate.
Checks: Write “Women’s Retreat” in the memo line.
Cash: Use an envelope labeled with your name and “Women’s Retreat.”
Donations are requested at registration and may be made in installments if needed.

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We encourage you to register and donate asap.

Directions

Find Your Way

Turn left from the church parking lot.
At the stop sign, turn left onto Cave MIll Road.
At the stoplight, turn right onto Smallhouse Road.
At the end of Smallhouse Road, turn left onto Three Springs Road.
At the intersection of Three Springs Road and Scottsville Road, turn right onto Scottsville Road (US-231S). Drive approximately 19 miles.
Turn left onto Gallatin Road (Scottsville Rd ends here. McDonalds is on the left after making the left turn onto Gallatin.).
Turn right on East Main Street (98). 98 will veer to the right about half mile ahead where Old Glasgow Road veers left.
Continue on 98 (Brownsford Road) for approximately 9 miles (highway 3499).
Barefoot Republic will be on the left. Parking is near the lodge.