A new and different kind of retreat is in the works this fall for Florida Disciples Men and Florida Disciples Women.
The 2026 Fall Men's/Women's Retreat will combine the best of both retreats by coming together for meals, fellowship, worship, and afternoon activities. Throughout the weekend the women and men will hold individual breakout and business sessions.
When: October 17th - 18th, 2026 [Optional Friday Night:16th stay.]
Where: The Retreat at Silver Springs
Men's Keynote Speakers: Fr. Louis Canter
Men's Theme: Reflections on Christian Life
Women's Keynote Speaker: Rev. Sandy Messick
Women's Theme: Living the Abundant Live: Together We Stand
RETREAT and LODGING OPTIONS - ADDITIONAL FEES: Private Cabin and Hotel Room
$175 - Full retreat WITH 1 night Lodging (including RV site, please request below): Retreat starts on Saturday at 9:00 am. Includes: Saturday lodging [Bring Twin sheets, pillow, blanket, towel and washcloth.] and Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday breakfast.
$155 Full retreat NO Lodging and RV Space [Additional Lodging fee required]: Retreat starts Saturday at 9:00am: Includes: Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday breakfast.
$195 - Full retreat WITH 2 nights [additional Friday night] Lodging (including RV site, please request below): Retreat starts on Saturday at 9:00 am: Includes: Friday and Saturday lodging [Bring Twin sheets, pillow, blanket, towel and washcloth.] and Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday breakfast.
RV Space Request[ Assigned in order requested if available]
Private Cabin - ADDITIONAL $40 Fee [Assigned in order requested if available.]
Hotel Room - ADDITIONAL $65 Fee [Assigned in order requested if available]
The women will raffling off baskets again this year. Please bring one for your group and if your group is unable to attend this year you are welcome to participate by donating a basket for the raffle.
Women's and Men's Retreat Weekend Schedule
No Dinner Friday Night
6:00 pm Check-In
Move into cabins, sign up for Saturday Afternoon Activities.
7:00 pm Gathering: Relax with friends, old and new. Snacks provided
11:00 pm Quiet Time
7:30 am Good Morning - Rise and Shine!
8:00 am Morning Devotions - Prayer for meal
8:30 am Breakfast [ends at 9:15am]
9:00 am Check-In Table opens: Please check-in if you have not already done so
10:00 am Gathering Together
-- Opening Prayer
-- Welcome (Possible time for Mary Beth for campaign)
-- Introduction of our Retreat Keynote Speakers
10:30 am Break: Coffee, Tea, Soft Drinks
10:45 am Session One - Keynote Speaker [Women]
Session One - Keynote Speaker [Men]
11:50 am Basket Raffle/Group picture
12:00 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Session Two - Keynote Speaker [Women]
2:30 pm Business Meeting [Women]
Business Meeting [Men]
3:00 pm Break
3:15 pm SATURDAY AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
- Business of You
- Sewing Craft
- Take a Hike (Sink hole, Campbell campsite...)
- Experience the Labyrinth
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Gathering Together / Basket Raffle
- Praise and Worship
7:30 pm Game Night/Ice Cream
11:00 pm Quiet Time
7:30 am Good Morning - Rise and Shine!
8:00 am Morning Devotions - Prayer for meal
8:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am Gathering Together
-- Morning Announcements
-- Retreat Evaluation Forms
10:00 am DISCIPLES TOGETHER TO WORSHIP
-- MESSAGE: Father Louis Canter
-- Communion: Rev. Sandy Messick and Elders
-- Offering: Comprehensive Campaign
11:00 am Circle of Fellowship and Closing Prayer