Dear CranHill Campground and Cottage Friends,
It is with great sadness that I am writing this email to you today. If you’re like me you’ve been looking forward to coming to CranHill for your stay. Well, that stay is, unfortunately, going to have to wait just a little while longer.
Yesterday, Governor Whitmer announced that the Stay-At-Home order will remain in effect until May 28th. With this order, she has essentially required CranHill’s Campgrounds and Cottage Rentals to remain closed until at least May 28th. As difficult as this is for us, we rejoice because as a Christian organization we get to represent Christ in honoring the authorities over us (Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2:13).
Believe me, we really want to be open, and we really want you here. We not only desperately need the revenue, but we simply love the ministry that happens while you’re here. You’re not just like family… you are family.
You are entitled to a full refund without cancellation fees because we are required to cancel your reservation.
You may choose one of the following options:
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DONATE your received payments to CranHill to help support the current financial needs of this ministry. In this case, you will receive a tax receipt for 100% of the funds donated and you can then make another reservation for a future date.
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REBOOK your received payment for a future date during the 2020 camping season. In this case, we would love to help you find another date this summer.
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REFUND Your received payment will be 100% refunded to you. Refunds will be processed within two weeks of your reservation date and credited back to your credit card or sent by check.
If you choose Option 1 or Option 3, we will process your request and you will receive the proper communication showing your donation or your refund.
If you choose Option #2, we will give you a phone call to assist your rebooking. Or feel free to give us a call during normal office hours at your convenience.
We are still planning to open the campground and cottages this season just as soon as we can. Please stay tuned to our website and social media for further updates. You might also want to catch a new weekly update video called “The Porch.”
Thank you so much for your partnership and prayers during these unique days. We continue to pray for all our guests, that the Lord would make these days a great time of family connectedness to each other and to the Lord regardless of all that is happening around us.
Blessings, and we look forward to seeing you soon here at the Ranch.
In Christ,
A Life Transforming Winter Retreat Weekend!
2025 registration is open and filling quickly!!
Elevate is a Winter Teen Retreat focused on providing a fun, faith, and community-building retreat for youth ministries and their Middle School and High School students. This retreat is specifically crafted to help youth workers do what they love- nurturing and guiding today's youth. We will take care of all the logistical details: a dynamic speaker, an incredible worship band, hearty meals, and exciting activities so that leaders can invest more intentional time in forging meaningful connections with their youth and fellow leaders without the burden of planning, organizing, and running the whole event.
Our heart for our Elevate Winter Teen Retreats is they allow each group the space to dive deep into God’s Word together, forging deeper relationships with each other as they pursue Christ, and having a blast while doing it. Join us at Elevate for the ultimate winter weekend experience.
Pricing
Student: $135 ($125 - Early Bird Special if your group reserves your spot before November 1!)
Leader (1 per 7 campers): $95
Additional leaders: $135
Registration deadlines are set 14 days prior to the specific retreat weekend.
Retreat Weekends
Focused Fun.
At CranHill Winter Youth Retreats, we offer an exciting array of winter activities for your group to enjoy. Create unforgettable memories as you race down our three thrilling sledding hills, engage in epic archery tag battles, venture into the serene winter landscape with snowshoeing, conquer the ice wall, or embrace some friendly competition in a broomball tournament! For those seeking an extra adventure, we also provide
horseback trail rides at an additional cost.
But the fun doesn't pause when it's time for chapel. We'll kick things off with entertaining games, followed by a captivating worship and teaching session designed to help your students draw closer to God.
Transforming Lives!
CranHill Winter Youth Retreats have been meticulously designed to empower Youth Leaders like you to engage in meaningful interactions, both in large gatherings and intimate small groups. Our purpose is clear: to inspire transformation, molding lives into the likeness of Christ.
We're committed to creating an environment where you can connect authentically with your youth group, nurturing relationships that will thrive long after you've returned home.
IMPORTANT FORMS & INFORMATION
Required for each student and sponsor. 1 form can cover an entire family.
Retreat Roster
1 required for each GROUP. This is just a list of names and DOES NOT need to be on this form - any format that includes the same information is acceptable.
Medications
Each group is responsible for (and MUST have) their own medical release forms and medication management.
Allergies
Each group is responsible for (and MUST have) a list of attendees with allergies and information regarding those allergies. Please email your list to our Food Service Manager at callie@cranhillranch.com