DLC Fall Retreat

August 28-30, 2025 - Big Bear Lake, CA

Set Apart

“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” - Ephesians‬ ‭2:1-10

Schedule

Thursday, August 28th

• 5:30pm - Arrival + Check-in (to your assigned Student House - see below)

• 6:30pm - Dinner at “Meeting House” (see address below)

• 7:30pm - Session 1 - with Pastor Jason & Corri

• Later Night - Enjoy dessert, hanging out, and more

Friday, August 29th

• 7:30am - Continental breakfast at assigned Student Houses (self-served)

• 8:30am - Session 2 - with Pastor Chandler

• 9:30am-12:00pm - Enjoying the lake & cliff jumping

• 12:00-5:00pm - Lunch at “Meeting House”, hanging out lakeside, enjoying town + relaxing

• 5:00pm - Dinner at “Meeting House”

• 6:30pm - Session 3 - with Pastor Chandler

Saturday, August 30th

• 8:00am - Continental breakfast at assigned Student Houses (self-served)

• 9:00am - Clean-up

• 10:00am - Check-out

Locations

• Meeting House - worship, sessions, lunch & dinners

  • At 616 Talmadge Rd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

• Student Houses - lodging, hanging & fun

  • Men’s House (1 home)

    • At 149 Lagunita Ln, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 - All men

  • Ladies’ Houses (2 homes - note slight difference in addresses)

    • At 149 Lagunita Ln, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 (across street from Men’s House - same AirBnb owner) - Kenda, Nelly, Moon, Etni, Destiny, Baylah, Carlee, & Avery

    • At 219 Lagunita Lane 4, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 (short walk from Men’s & other Ladies’ House) - Abby, Noelle, Karis, Violette, Maddy, Scarlette, Olivia, & Kylee

Things To-Note

• Weather: Highs are around 76 degrees, Lows are around 58 degrees

• What to Pack:

  • Personal pillow.

  • Beach towel for the lake (regular bath towels are provided, along with bed linens).

  • Bathing suit (for jacuzzis and lake).

  • Sunscreen, if you plan to be out in the sun.

  • Summer clothes for day and warmer for evenings (see weather above and schedule below)

  • Journal to take notes and do your devotions with.

• Drive Up:

  • Carpool. We have limited driveway space (see below). Please ride up in larger groups.

  • Give yourself 2-4 hours to arrive by 5:30pm to check-in for the 1st night (use the destination for your Student House address above in your map app). Dinner will be served at the Meeting House at 6:30pm (you must check in to your Student House prior to going to dinner).

• Being Good Neighbors:

  • We will have to be very considerate of neighbors. Big Bear Lake is very specific in its enforcement of the following:

    • Noisy activity and spa use is prohibited, starting at 10pm.

    • No parking allowed on residential streets (only in designated driveways).

    • Amplified music that can be heard beyond property lines is not permitted. Windows are to be closed to avoid doing so.

    • The minimum fine for violating stated rules is $500 (by Big Bear enforcement). A second offense is $1,000 and third is $1,500. Though not anticipated, in the event of a fine, students in the given house will share the cost.