Hey Singles! How would you like to see some of the most jaw-dropping caverns in the United States?!? It’s time to get excited!! We will be staying in a gorgeous bunkhouse retreat on a peninsula jetting out into beautiful Lake Guntersville in Alabama! Special note: only 30 available spots for men and 30 for women. So, if you have any interest in journeying to the center of the Earth in mind-blowing caverns, do NOT hesitate. Oh, we almost forgot to mention – the spectacular waterfalls that will be sure to leave you breathless! Grab your friends and sign up TODAY! If you’ve ever wanted a great way to meet a great bunch of singles, well this is the best way. So come join us for an incredible time of fun and fellowship while soaking up God’s amazing wonders. (WE ARE ON RAIN OR SHINE) WHEN: August 2nd – 4th 2019 SPOTS ARE VERY LIMITED AND MAY GO QUICKLY COST: $149.95 This cost includes: All of your excursions and tours, all room accommodations and meals. We have two different registration links to ensure that we don’t outsell one bunkhouse. We will have one bunkhouse for men and one bunkhouse for women – sign up accordingly please! REGISTRATION LINK : This is the registration link for women - https://tinyurl.com/ALBunkhouseWomen This is the registration link for men - https://tinyurl.com/ALBunkhouseMen Reservations are non-refundable after Thursday, July 18th. Unfortunately, last minute cancellations are very difficult to refill. If a refund is requested, we can refund prior to the deadline minus the small paypal refund fees. HIKING LEVEL: D2-D3 Depending on trail/ Moderate with occasional Steep inclines. Hiking rain or shine. FOOD (included in your cost): Subject to change. Friday • Lunch-Sandwich meat with all the fix'ins • Dinner- design your own Burritos, snacks. Saturday • Breakfast- TBD • Lunch-Sandwich meat with all the fix'ins, snacks • Dinner- Spaghetti and salad. Sunday • Breakfast-Cereal AGENDA: Hiking to remarkable scenery each day or relaxing by the lake, kayaking/ canoeing (supplied for no additional cost), floating on a tube, paddle board (bring your own), beach volleyball, cornhole tournament, facilitated connecting, worship music, challenging devotional, playing cards or board games. GEAR TO BRING: Your own linens or a Sleeping Bag, Pillow, towel, toiletries, camera, Bible, daypack, camp chair. *If you need any of these, just let us know. ATTIRE: Light rain coat, 2 pairs of shoes in case one gets wet, shorts – it is sure to be warm, modest swimsuit if you want to go in. BATHROOMS: Yes ladies, we have warm showers! Woohoo! CARPOOLING: Best to coordinate ahead of time about when you are going. You can post on FB event wall for others to see, or wait till the week of when we'll send out an email to all those on the roster. Most people just leave cars at peoples houses. IMPORTANT: (Please do not arrive past 9:30pm) The earlier you leave on Friday the better in order to see the amazing views driving along the parkway and to avoid the traffic. TRAVEL TIME from Alpharetta: approx 3 and a half hours (without Friday traffic) (Absolutely no arriving past 9:30pm. The gate will be locked!) Best if you leave no later than 5:00pm on Friday. If arriving Saturday Morning, you’ll need to leave before 6:00am (EST) if you wish to hike with us at 9:30am (CST). ADDRESS: Marshall Baptist Retreat Center - 271 Baptist Camp Road Guntersville, AL 35976. Your GPS should bring you directly to the front gate. When turning on the road, it will look like a residential neighborhood. KEEP IN MIND: that there are always dangerous elements when out in nature: Cliffs, weather, animals, insects, reptiles, falling limbs or rocks, Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac, etc. Trails may be un-maintained, slippery, icy, rocky and have steep embankments. Shoes may get muddy or wet. When hiking, many times the woods are your only bathroom. WAIVER: By attending, each person assumes all responsibility and liability for themselves and their actions and hereby releases Echo Ministries, its employees, directors, officers, agents, and volunteers from any and all liability resulting from any loss, injury, illness, damages, or death, while attending, participating or volunteering in this event. If you make payment for someone else, make sure that they receive this information and they understand and agree to all aspects of it, otherwise you’re responsible for them. MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg Ford at 770-316-9200 or gregford@echoministries.com