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,
OCTOBER 17-19, 2025
Laugh, Make Memories, and Dig Deeper Into God's Word Together!
Being a Mom is hard! Juggling schedules, activities, and work makes it challenging to find time to connect with your kids intentionally.
Come carve out quality, intentional time away with just the girls at our Mother Daughter Retreat. This retreat is designed and built for Moms and other Mother Figures to escape the demands and distractions of normal life and spend time investing in their daughters. Open to Moms and Mother Figures with daughters 7 to 17, this retreat takes care of all the cooking, cleaning, and logistical details allowing you to bring your daughters to laugh, play, connect, and build a lasting legacy together.
Be challenged in God’s Word, participate in adventurous activities, and strengthen the special bond between Mother and Daughter during this exciting retreat experience.
Price: $135/Mom and $110/Daughter
Open to Mother/Mother Figures with their girls age 7 to 17
Check-In Starts at 7:00 pm on October 17.
Guest Speaker
Becky Baudouin
Becky Baudouin is an author, speaker, and a former columnist for Chicago’s Daily Herald. In her writing and speaking she weaves together personal stories with God’s truth to encourage and equip others who are walking through the ups and downs of everyday life.
Becky is wife to Bernie and mom to three daughters, one son-in-law, and a loyal Shih Tzu named Lila. (Who once jumped in a lake to save her when she fell off her paddle board)
Becky is the author of Enjoy Every Minute and Other Ridiculous Things We Say to Moms, and Cancer, Faith, and Unexpected Joy. She is a friendly introvert, a self-described homebody, and if you’re looking for her, she’s probably in the kitchen.
You can find Becky online at http://www.beckybaudouin.com/
Worship Band
Mickey Fulton
Mickey Fulton is a worship band rooted in Midwest camp ministry. With a simple mission to lead hearts in humble worship, they desire their melodies and harmonies to reflect the beauty of God's creation. This group seeks to praise Jesus and create the opportunity for others to do the same.
Sample Activities:
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Build Your Own Snack Bar
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Games
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Crafts
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Wagon Rides
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Camp Fire
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Boating
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Scavenger Hunt
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Archery
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Sling Shots
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Tomahawks
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Trail Riding
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Zip Line
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Rock Wall and more!