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 16th - 18th, 2026
Where: The Retreat at Silver Springs
Men's Keynote Speakers: Fr. Louis Canter
Men's Theme:
Women's Keynote Speaker: Rev. Sandy Messick
Women's Theme: Living the Abundant Live: Together We Stand
LODGING OPTIONS
$195 - Full retreat WITH Lodging (including RV site, please request below): Starts Friday at 6:00 pm [Dinner on your own.]: Includes: Friday and 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]: Starts Friday at 6:00 pm [Dinner on your own.]: 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
7:00 pm Gathering: Relax with friends, old and new. Snacks provided
Welcome and Introductions
-- Welcome from Rev. Sandy Messick, Florida Regional Minister
-- Rev. Mary Beth Harper, Director, Retreat at Silver Springs
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
-- 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 Your Craft
- Possible Sewing Craft?
- Take a Hike (Sink hole, Campbell campsite...)
- Experience the Labyrinth
- Service Project
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
-- Introduction of our Retreat Keynote Speakers
10:00 am DISCIPLES TOGETHER TO WORSHIP
-- Opening Hymn
-- MESSAGE: Father Louis Canter
-- Communion: Rev. Sandy Messick and Elders
-- Offering
11:00 am Circle of Fellowship and Closing Prayer