Vacation/Leisure Resources
Note: The following listings are not recommendations, but are supplied for informational purposes only.
Traveling Guidebooks for Christians
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The Christian Traveler’s Companion, by Amy Eckert & Bill Peterson. Published by Fleming H. Revell in 2000, the first volume details favorite Christian travel destinations in the U.S. and Canada. The second (2001) features vacation ideas in Western Europe, all of which will enrich your faith.
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The Christian Traveler’s Guide to Great Britain, by Irving Hexham. Published by Zondervan in 2001, this guide explores destinations in Great Britain of interest to Christians, particularly those with an interest in Christian history. Other volumes explore Germany and France.
Books of Interest
- Redeeming the Time: A Christian Approach to Work and Leisure, by Leland Ryken. Baker Book House, 1995. Available at: www.amazon.com.
Bed and Breakfasts which offer a clergy discount
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The Lion and Lamb Bed & Breakfast
Vinton, Iowa
www.lionlamb.com -
Bayberry Inn Bed & Breakfast (welcomes children & pets)
Falmouth, MA (Cape Cod)
1-508-540-2962 -
The Inn at South Harbour Village
Southport, NC
Fifty percent discount for clergy! (see website for details)
Rooms to accommodate families
www.bbonline.com/nc/southharbour/specials.html -
The Courthouse Inn
Clinton, NC
Can accommodate up to four children
www.bbonline.com/nc/clinton/index.html -
The Little Tree Bed & Breakfast
Taos, New Mexico
Can accommodate children
www.littletreebandb.com -
The Colonial House
Weston, Vermont
Can accommodate children
www.cohoinn.com -
Fancy Free Bed & Breakfast
“A service to those in full-time ministry”
Burton, MI
1-810-744-4691
email: fancyfree@mymailstation.com - The Hale House Inn Bed & Breakfast
Jefferson, TX
(903) 665-9955
http://www.thehalehouseinn.com - Innkeeper Ministries, Inc.
Lewisburg, OH
(937) 962-8312
www.innkeeperministries.org
Destinations Which Specifically Provide Rest and Ministry to Ministers
All of the destinations listed below were found at www.pastorsnet.com/caregiver_ministries/coun_resources_retreats.html. Please view this wonderful site for more information.
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Blessing Ranch, Inc.
Livermore, CO -
A Mountain Retreat
Conifer, CO -
Candlelight Inn (for ministry couples)
Warsaw, IN -
Eagle’s Nest Ranch
Bigfork, MT -
Sunny Brook
Branson, MO
Vacations for Pastors’ Families (Many offer clergy discounts)
The sampling below was found at: www.pastorsnet.com/caregiver_ministries/vacation_hospitality.html
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Antioch Ranch
Mendocino, CA
(707) 937-5570 -
Buffalo Ridge Retreat Center
Ottawa, KS
(785) 746-5418
www.hiswayministries.org/br/br.htm - Cozy Bear Cabins
Cosby, TN
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Fallen Goose Ministry
Conner, MT
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Makahiki Ministries: “A network of over 100 homes around the world, offering Christian workers a place to rest and be refreshed”
P.O. Box 415
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 966-2988
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Pleasant Vineyard Ministries
Camden, OH
(937) 452-3347 -
Religious Vacations, Inc.
524 North East Sixteenth Ct.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33305-3095
(305) 763-8400 -
Shepherd Cove
1925 West Paces Ferry Rd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
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Triple Creek Ranch
348 N. Snipe Hollow Rd.
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2435
For Women Only
- Spa for the Spirit
Kansas City, MO
Non-denominational Christian mini-retreats for individuals and groups
(913) 888-2366
www.spa4thespirit.com
Other Sites of Interest to the Christian Traveler
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Bob Neff Tours—“Enjoy the fellowship of other Christians” on one of their group bus tours. “Many destinations in the USA and several overseas destinations.”
www.bobnefftours.com -
Hosanna Hotel and Spa
St. Augustine
Trinidad, West Indies
(868) 662-5449
www.hosanna.isfun.net
Really Desperate for a Break?
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“Lilly Endowment, an Indianapolis-based, private philanthropic foundation, seeks to strengthen Christian congregations by providing opportunity for pastors to step away briefly from the persistent obligations of daily parish life and to engage in a period of renewal and reflection.”