BEACH RETREAT BLUE HORIZON LODGE AND RETREAT JUNE grade

The Blue Horizon Located in Panama City Beach, FL. The Blue Horizon sits in a residential area away from the busyness of the city. On Front Beach Rd. adjacent to a private beach.

Located right on a private beach View of the front of Blue Horizon from the beach.

Group lodging Various lodging options are available. Some cabins come with baths and showers. There is also a shower facility on-site. Cabins are divided into multiple rooms allowing adults to have semi-private area.

Kitchen Facilities We have access to our own commercial grade kitchen. We need a cook team to prepare meals. This keeps costs low and is a great way to involve parents/adults in the ministry.

Meeting and Dining Space The smaller meeting roomThe larger meeting room We will be assigned one of the above spaces. Our space would double for meals and programming.

Amenities Private Pool for guests only Sand volleyball and basketball courts

Plenty of space for relaxing, play, programs, and worship.

Views of property There will be another youth group on-site while we are there. I will coordinate common space usage with the other leader.

Gathering Spaces and Lodging Smaller cabins are available for adults who come as cooks, beach patrol, or retreat nurse/doctor. Several decks make great spaces for small group discussions or just relaxing.

Programming Options  All Group Worship  Breakout times for workshops and/or small groups  Devotions on the beach  Community building activities  Free time for relaxing and building relationships through swimming, volleyball, beach games, etc.  Visiting local attractions

Some Local Attractions Shipwreck Island Water Park The World’s Largest Speed Boat Shopping at Alvin’s Island Mall

Nashville to Panama City Beach Approx. and 8 hour drive. We will leave early on June 18 and return the evening of June 21. Depending on registration numbers, we will ride in rental vans or charter a bus.

Adult Involvement  There will be several fun and exciting ways for adults to get involved in serving on the trip.  Cook Crew: 4-6 will be needed to cook three meals a day.  Beach Patrol: 3-4 will be needed to help keep youth safe while swimming.  Counselors/Youth Sponsors: About one adult for every 7-8 youth will be needed to serve directly with youth through lodging with them, helping with programming, small group leaders, etc. (training will be provided!)

Trip Costs  Lodging: $78 per person for three nights.  Food: We will cook all meals to keep costs low. Approximately $30 per person.  Travel: This cost will vary greatly based on the vehicles we take and registration numbers. $30-$70 per person.  Programming: This is a variable cost. We will provide most of our own programming keeping costs low. Local attractions will increase costs.

My Experience with Beach Retreats  I have lead 13 summer spiritual renewal beach retreats.  I attended a similar beach retreat as a youth. It made a lasting impact and contributed to feeling connected to the ministry.  Community building through free time, shared experiences, worship and learning, and intentional activities.  Relaxed and beautiful environment opens participants to worship, hearing voice of God, participating.  Many former youth point to this trip as a significant marker in spiritual journey. Adults too!  Attracts youth who normally do not attend youth functions.

Visit the link below to see a video of another church who attended a retreat at Blue Horizon Video of another group’s experience

Awakening to God’s presence through the beauty and power of the ocean front. WHAT A VIEW!