**BOTH THE MEN AND THE LADIES BUNKHOUSE SPOTS ARE SOLD OUT** This Labor Day, we invite you to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy the tranquility of a lakeside getaway while basking in the scenery of God's beauty. We will be going into the Carolinas to stay at a new state-of-the-art retreat in Keowee Toxaway State Park. Amazingly, you will have your choice of either staying in a climate-controlled bunkhouse or staying outside in your tent to enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. While enjoying wonderful fellowship, we will also be hiking to jaw-dropping waterfalls and breathtaking mountain vistas that leave you with an awe and wonder of God. *If you’ve ever wanted a great way to meet a great bunch of singles, well this is it* YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS!!!: https://youtu.be/Wxs79bNyb7w Amenities include: warm showers, big dining hall, free use of kayaks, canoes and paddleboards, fishing poles, covered pavilions and a beautiful fire ring for campfire worship. Each bunkhouse is equipped with AC, its own sink and mini-fridge. $159.95 (Tent Camping – four days, three nights) $209.95 (Top Bunk – four days, three nights) $259.95 (Bottom Bunk – four days, three nights) *Your cost includes all drinks, snacks and meals for the entire weekend!!* BATHROOMS: Yes ladies, we have warm showers! Woohoo! (WE ARE ON RAIN OR SHINE) You may sleep in your own tent, but some will have to share. WHEN: Friday, September 2nd – Monday, September 5th 2022 SPOTS ARE VERY LIMITED AND MAY GO QUICKLY ***IN THE EVENT THAT ANY LINK INAVERTANTLY OVERSELLS, we will contact those that are affected and offer them to either be on a waiting list or sign up for another option. REGISTRATION LINK: https://tinyurl.com/LaborDayLakesideRetreat RESERVATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE after Friday, August 19th. Unfortunately, last minute cancellations are very difficult to refill. If a refund is requested, we can refund prior to the deadline. HIKING LEVEL: D2-D4 Depending on trail/ Moderate with occasional Steep inclines. Hiking rain or shine. FOOD (included in your cost): Subject to change. Friday • Dinner – BBQ with coleslaw & baked beans Saturday • Breakfast – Breakfast casserole • Lunch – Tuna fish salad and broccoli salad with all the fix'ins • Dinner- design your own Burritos, snacks. Sunday • Breakfast – Gourmet pancakes • Lunch – Meatball sub with salad and chips, snacks • Dinner – Chicken Tortilla Soup. Monday • 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, cornhole games, 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, headlamps, 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. Women – no bikinis. Men – no speedos. CARPOOLING: Best to coordinate ahead of time 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 people’s houses. ADDRESS: Keowee Toxaway – 199 Old Shallowford Bridge Road Sunset, SC 29685. This address should bring you directly to the entrance of Camp Cedar Creek. 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 (including coronavirus), 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. For more information: Greg Ford at 770-316-9200 or gregford@echoministries.com