Save the Date! May 15-17, in person, NORTH COLUMBUS FRIENDS hosts Spring Retreat 2026

THEME: to be announced

• Our Spring Retreat is an opportunity for:
• having time away from our everyday and being together in a nature-filled setting
• strengthening our sense and experience of our community
• having space for deepening our sense of Spirit within us and among us

• We do this by offering many different activities over the weekend, including:
• Planning and cooking meals together, enjoying them together, and even connecting while washing the dishes
• Joining in on fun activities like hiking, playing board games, chatting, spending time outdoors, and reading.
• Learning and having fun together through different activities, both small and large, that focus on the theme

Staying overnight? Registration deadline is: to be announced
Visiting just for a day? Registration deadline is: to be announced

Transportation:

When registering, note if you can offer a ride or need a ride.

Lake Hope State Park Lodge
27331 State Route 278
McArthur, OH45651

Registration:

Attend the whole weekend or just part, it’s up to you.

New to Quakerism? Great

New to Columbus? Cool

New to North Columbus Friends Meeting? All of that is awesome. Join in.

There is a fee. However, your presence is more important than a dollar amount. If you need to pay a different amount than what is suggested, then please do so. Registration fee is a sliding scale, TO BE ANNOUNCED per person. However, do not let this fee be a barrier. When registering, you can note that you need financial assistance and the coordinators will work with you about paying none or some of the fee.

Staying overnight? Registration deadline is: to be announced
Visiting just for a day? Registration deadline is: to be announced

To register:

Copy and paste this text and fill in your info. Email outreachinreach@gmail.com

Name: ___ Pronouns: ___

Date/s attending: ___

Can you offer a ride? _Yes or no__

Do you need a ride? _Yes or no__

Do you have any allergies, dietary restrictions, or accessibility needs that you would like the organizers to know? (This information will be shared only with the organizers) _________

Your fee amount: ___

If you have any questions, please email outreachinreach@gmail.com for more info or accessibility information. If you have accessibility concerns, we will be happy to help you connect to those at the park who can answer questions.

(Last updated: May 23, 2025)

• Food and coffee supplies
• Materials for the workshop
• Firewood

Please consider bringing with you:

• Board or card game for yourself or the group
• Activities for down time such as: writing and drawing supplies, books, craft projects, etc
• Whatever personal supplies you need for the time you’ll be staying
• Any extra bedding that you’d like

Accessibility

Lake Hope lodge does have rooms on the main floor. There are no stairs to enter the building. If you have accessibility needs or questions, please email outreachinreach@gmail.com and we’ll work with you and potentially connect you with Lake Hope State Park staff if needed.

RETREAT AGENDA (start times may change)

FRIDAY
4:00 Lodge open for early arrivals
7:00 DINNER (we’ll provide pizza)
8:00 Group games

SATURDAY
7:15 bird walk
8:30 BREAKFAST
9:30 worship
9:45 session 1
12:00 LUNCH
1:15 worship
1:30 session 2 (with a break!)
4:30 walk at Lake Hope
6:00 DINNER
7:00 Free time for games, sitting around the fire, reading, conversation, etc

SUNDAY
8:30 BREAKFAST
9:30 worship sharing
10:30 Cleaning and packing
11:00 departure