Recreation is a term we use to describe activities that refresh and rejuvenate us. Real recreation should re-create us by turning us away from the things that hold us in contempt of our original design and, instead, restore us to our true dignity. Our dignity reminds us that we are to live as protagonists in an amazing story where the Creator himself chases after us in love.
This retreat will help you step back and recreate through community, friendship, rest, and prayer. Impactful talks will help you see how these things unveil your place in the Creator’s story. All you need to do is remain present and open. Will you let yourself be recreated?
Retreat Details
Dates
APRIL 10-12, 2026
Check in will take place from 5:00 – 7:00 PM and the retreat will officially start at 7:00 PM on Friday.
The Retreat will end at 12:30 PM on Sunday.
Location
40,000 Valley of the Falls Dr.
Forest Falls, CA 92339
Forest Homes is located in the beautiful San Bernardino mountains around two hours from most ares of Orange County.
Transportation
Each retreatant is responsible for their own transportation to and from the retreat.
Cost
The retreat fee is $150.00. It includes sleeping accommodations and 4 meals (Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday breakfast) and snacks.
If there are ANY financial concerns, please let us know. Partial scholarship will be made available if needed. Email your chaplain at UCI, Chapman, or Cal State Fullerton for scholarship. If you attend a Junior College, contact Tricia Tembreull at [email protected] for scholarship inquiries.
Here are some questions past retreatants had about going on retreat.
Registration is easy, just fill out the information we need about you and make a payment via credit card. Once we have your registration, we will email you details, directions, and packing list.
Each retreatant will have the choice of single or double occupancy rooms. You’ll be able indicate on your registration if you have anyone you would like to room with.
All retreatants will be responsible for their own transportation. Check-in opens 5:00 PM on Friday. The retreat begins Friday at 7:00 PM and ends Sunday by 12:30 PM.
In the registration form you can indicate if you have any food allergies. We will inform the camp of any dietary needs you might have. However, we encourage you to pack any specific foods you might need in case they are unable to accomodate your needs.
Here are a few things you will need to pack for the retreat:
- Bug Spray
- Pillow
- Sleeping Bag or Twin Bedding
- Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soaps, shampoo, etc.)
- Towel
- Clothing (including sweatshirt for evening)
- Tennis shoes for hiking
- Bible and rosary
All Retreatants are responsible for their own transporation to and from the retreat. We will create a Group Me for the retreat so you can coordinate carpooling in the case you need it.