Fall Women’s Retreat

October 3rd-5th, 2025

"Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest" Matthew 11:28

What to Expect

Each year our speaker leads us in 5 different key notes throughout the weekend. We will spend time outdoors in God’s glorious creation and enjoy fellowship time indoors doing different activities.

Our goal is for you to feel pampered and rejuvenated, ready to go home and serve in your mission field.

Retreat Information

Check-in: Friday, October 3rd 4pm-7pm

Check-out: Sunday, October 5th 11:30am

Camp Croix
1945 Gold Star Rd.
Danbury, WI 54830

Registration is $100 and includes all (5) meals, lodging, and materials. Spaces are limited!

Our Theme

We are still working on the theme for 2025. Check back later this year for more details!

Amber Albee Swensen

Meet Our Speaker

Amber Albee Swenson has authored several books and is a regular blogger and podcaster for Time of Grace. Mostly she’s amazed at God’s goodness, awed by his wisdom and desire to grow her, and continually stretched by his calling in her life. For more on her work and ministry, visit amberalbeeswenson.org.  

  • Camp Croix is located in Danbury WI, just a little over two hours northeast of the Twin Cities. Supported by WELS churches, surrounded by 160 acres of forest, and boasting 2,100 feet of lakeshore along Lake Rooney, Camp Croix hosts six weeks of youth ministry, plus family camp, men's, women's, and college retreats, conferences, and other events throughout the year.

    For weekend retreaters, sleeping accommodations include the lodge and four-bunk cabins. There are also a number of spots for RVs with power and water connections. Please let us know if you would like to bring a camper or other RV.

    • Bible

    • Comfortable and weather appropriate clothing for both indoor and outdoor activities

    • Personal toiletries and towels

    • Bedding - Cabins have twin mattresses, and lodge rooms have full mattresses. Be sure to bring appropriately sized sheets and comforter (or sleeping bag) and a pillow. You will be emailed with lodging assignments.

    • Some of the provided activities at camp include kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, games, puzzles, and hiking trails. Feel free to bring anything you would like to enjoy your stay.

    • All meals will be provided. You may bring any snacks or beverages.

    Mothers are encourage to register their daughters 16 and older.

  • Friday, October 4

    4:00-7:00 Check in (supper served)
    7:00 Intros, devotion
    8:00  Session One - Amber
    Fellowship Time

    Saturday October 7

    8:00 Breakfast
    9:00 Session Two - Amber + small group
    11:00 Free Time - crafts, Scripture walk, paddleboarding, games, etc
    12:30 Lunch
    1:30 Free Time
    3:00 Session Three - Amber + small group
    5:30 Supper
    7:00 Crafting - Jewelry
    8:00 Bonfire

    Sunday

    9:00 Session Four - Amber // Hymn Sing
    11:00  Brunch
    11:30 Leave, or free time


The first annual women’s retreat was hosted in 2021 by the Women’s Group of Faith Lutheran, River Falls. The Women’s Retreat encourages us to walk in faith together, refreshes us by reminding us of God’s grace, and gives a wonderful opportunity for fellowship with our sisters in Christ. We hope to create a small, welcoming experience, so availability will be limited!