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Men & Women’s Cabins These newer cabins include a sink, toilet and shower with bunkbeds sleeping up to 12 people. The mattress pads are newer and the cabins are nice and clean surrounded by pine trees and located near Jensen Chapel. The number in a cabin is based on the number that register.
Women's Log Cabin
The Women's Log Cabin are separated by two sides and houses with up to 12 on each side with multiple showers, bathroom sinks and stalls. The log cabin is very nice and about a year old. If you cannot climb to the top of the bunk, just let us know when you register. The number in a cabin is based on the number that register.
Yurts Yurts have bunkbeds, electricity and a light. There's a round window at the very top for sunlight and viewing the sky and stars. Only a few steps away are the men and women’s bathrooms that include multiple showers, sinks and bathroom stalls. Sleeping arrangements depend on the number of registrations. Last year, 4-6 people stayed in yurts.
Men & Women’s Rustic Cabins The rustic cabins include a sink and toilet with men and women’s bathrooms that include multiple showers, sinks and bathroom stalls only a few steps away for easy access. The rustic cabins sleep up to 12 people. Single parents room with their children and other families. The number in a cabin is based on the number that register.
Thousand Pines Retreat Center - August 21-23, 2015
SUMMERFEST RETREAT Q & A Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the most common questions are answered here. Don't see your questions, contact the retreat organizer by email at onesinglepassion@aol.com or call 951-440-4201.
Thousand Pines is a beautiful well kept 255-acre retreat center with nice accommodations less than one mile from Lake Gregory in the San Bernardino National Forest. Beat the heat with cooler temperatures here. Cabins and yurts are offered for your stay. When you register, answer a few questions. We place you according to your answers and are happy to find you roommates; and many attend that don't know anyone. We offer many opportunities to build friendships. There's a short walk between the venues, such as the dining hall, Malt Shop, Big Oak Cafe, Jensen Chapel, and the many fun activities. You will need to bring your own bedding and/or a sleeping bag, pillow, toiletries and towels. Mattress pads are newer, thick and have very clean accommodations. Carpool coordination offered.
Q. What happens if I don't know anyone and come alone?
A. We always have many singles that are attending by themselves that do not know anyone. You're in good hands! We are very friendly and you'll make new friends. We encourage you to attend even if you don't know anyone. We offer group breakout sessions, a fun Friday night meet and greet and other group activities. If you don't have roommate requests, we are happy to find roommates for you. The registrar prays over each selection. Many wonderful friendships have been made this way!
Q. Where will I stay?
A. There are two options at the SUMMERFEST SINGLES RETREAT to choose for your stay: cabins or yurts. The number placed in cabins and yurts are based on the numbers that register and registration answers. This is a beautiful and clean retreat center!
Q. What does the pricing include?
A. The pricing is per person. The pricing is unheard of and very affordable in hopes that everyone can attend whether single or a single parent family. Normally people coming to a retreat here pay above $200 per person. We keep pricing as low as possible and offer payment plan options. Pricing include the weekend retreat (Fri-Sun Aug 21-23) and five delicious buffet-style meals in the dining hall sitting with our group. Thousand Pines is an amazing place with wonderful amenities and a large amount of fun adventure activities, without even leaving the grounds. Most are free with a few inexpensive optional activities (if you choose to do them). Or, just relax and lay in a hammock or take time alone with God on your free time. Free time is offered on Friday from 4-6:30 PM and Saturday 1-5:30 PM. There are 255 acres of trails and pine trees at Thousand Pines and many fun activities are offered. Please check out the activities options below.
Q. How many are in a cabin or yurt?
A. We place the lowest number in the cabins and yurts depending on how many register and the number of cabins and yurts we are given for our group. In 2014, most people chose to stay in a cabin. Some yurts only had 4-6 people. Men and women do not share the same cabin or yurt.
Q. If I bring my child(ren) will they stay with me?
A. Yes, parents have their child(ren) sleep in your cabin or yurt. If you bring a child that is not your own, we require that you bring with you a handwritten letter from the parent(s) of the child(ren) stating that they have placed him or her in your care and giving permission to treat the child in case of an emergency. Please make sure the note names you, and includes the parents complete contact information. During the retreat, if a child(ren) are old enough, they may buddy up with another friend and do fun activities without you, with your permission. You are to know where you're child(ren) are at all times. We do not take responsibility for your children and by attending the retreat, you release and hold all affiliates to the retreat harmless. We do have a children's Bible study teacher and crafts during each retreat session. They will have their own Bible studies over the retreat weekend at all sessions this year. There are many free time activities. We do not offer babysitting but rather encourage you to build memories with your child(ren) that they will treasure and talk about for a lifetime.
Q. What are the men and women ratio?
A. That's a great question! We pray for an even number and don't know until the retreat. We have people add in at the last moment at retreats. This year, there is an additional $25 charge added for those that register after August 15 the registration deadline. And, as long as we have space, we want to fill all open spots. We suggest that everyone personally post, share and invite their single friends on social media and by personal invitation. Calling is the best method! Ladies, we are great networkers. Picture this...if each woman attending invites 2-3 single men the result is the retreat would be full and there would be an even ratio of men and women.
Q. Where is the retreat posted?
A. The retreat is posted on numerous meetups, Facebook, public posts, Christian events sites and emailed out via Constant Contact to the Single+Passion Ministries database. We welcome you to share about this awesome retreat whereever you can post it and hand out flyers! When posting on social media, include the retreat website link http://www.SoCalSinglesRetreat.com. There is no retreat like it in So Cal! This will only be our third year hosting the SUMMERFEST SINGLES RETREAT, August 21-23, 2015.
Q. What activities are offered?
A. Please consult the SUMMERFEST Retreat page for most indoor and outdoor activities offered over the weekend. Most of the activities are free, but there are a few activities that do have a nominal fee at Thousand Pines. Lake Gregory Regional Park is less than a mile away and has the new SPLASH ISLAND with many fun options to lay on the swim beach, play on the air toys, waterslides and watersports. Lake Gregory rents belly boards, aqua cycles, pedal boats, kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, wind surfers, sail boats, row boats and electric motor boats. If you visit Lake Arrowhead Village (8 miles away), then bring shopping and restaurant money and Lake Arrowhead Queen Boat Tour $16. If you choose to stay on the grounds, you'll love the 255-acres of pine trees and fresh mountain air with lots of free amenities. We do offer 3 group hikes which also includes a night hike on Saturday night. There's alot of fun things to do at Thousand Pines offered as group signups! Activities are optional. The adventure course is awesome for only $5! You'll climb the 322' rock wall with 3 skill levels and then zip line 20 miles per hour 400 feet. Or, use team work as a group to get the lower ropes course. The mountain bike guided tour takes you through the pines for only $5. If you bring your own mountain bike then its free. Paintball in the Pines with paintballs and equipment included for only $10. Skate Park $10. A BB Gun and Archery range is very inexpensive. Frisbee golf, horseshoes, basketball, volleyball, swimming pool, ping pong and the game room is all free. You may prefer to relax and even rest in one of many hammocks in center camp. You'll enjoy the surroundings and cooler temperatures in the San Bernardino mountains.
Q. How's the food? When is dinner on Friday night and what happens if I'm late?
A. The food is really good! Meals are served buffet-style and dinner is Friday 6:30-7:30pm. The first session begins in Jensen Chapel at 8pm. If you can't make it there for dinner (due to work or other reasons) then we suggest you eat on the way if arriving after 7:30pm. Registration begins in the dining hall at 4pm and continues through dinner 6:30-7:30pm. We have a designated group area. We are the Single+Passion group. Beverages are available 24/7 in the dining hall. We'll also have coffee and water available in the lobby at Jensen Chapel. We offer snacks during sessions. Coffee will be ready for hikers before leaving on the Saturday morning group hike.
Q. When can I register at the retreat?
A. Registration opens on Friday at 4pm in the dining hall. When you walk onto the grounds, the dining hall is located on the right side. Dinner begins in the dining hall 6:30-7:30pm. If you arrive after dinner, then proceed to Jensen Chapel. You'll be able to register there. If you can come at 4pm, you'll have time to relax and get setup and visit the Malt Shop or Big Oak Cafe, take a walk, meet new friends or say hello to ones you know, play ping pong, lay in a hammock under the pine trees and play in the game room. A meet and greet mixer will be held to get your weekend started meeting new people at our first session after 8:00pm. When you register, you'll receive more details by email the week of the retreat. Want to carpool? You'll receive carpool information via email to those that have signed up prior to the retreat. For Thousand Pines map, click here (PDF).
Q. What is the schedule for the weekend and location?
A. It's a wonderful weekend for three days Friday-Sunday, August 21-23, 2015. This is a basic schedule. You'll receive a program with more details and activities when you sign-in at the retreat located at Thousand Pines Christian Camp, 359 Thousand Pines Road, Crestline, CA 92325.
Friday - Aug 21
Registration: 4:00-7:30 PM (Dining Hall)
Dinner 6:30-7:30 PM (Dining Hall)
Friday Session 8:00-10:00 PM (Jensen Chapel / Registration is Open)
Dancing follows the Friday Night Session in the Malt Shop. Come fellowship and grab some food and snacks. It's fun.
Saturday - Sat Aug 22
Meals: Breakfast 8:00-9:00 AM; Lunch 12 Noon-1:00 PM; Dinner 5:30-6:30 PM
Saturday Sessions Begin: 9:30 AM and 7:00 PM
Free Time: 1:00-5:30 PM
Enjoy the bonfire and s'mores which follows the Saturday night session. Also a night hike guided by Thousand Pines staff.
Sunday - Aug 23
Breakfast 8:00-9:00 AM
Sunday Session 9:30 AM and close by 1:00 PM