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 Special Day For Moms And Their Boys!
May 9, 2026
Join us for a day set aside for moms and their sons to escape the normal schedule of life for a day spent together. At our Mother & Son event spend the day doing a variety of activities, adventuring around our beautiful campus, and enjoying dinner at our “Denim and Pearls” banquet in the evening. This event will be a day focused on eliminating the distractions of daily life so you can focus on what truly matters and memories that will last a lifetime.
Mother & Son Day check-in will begin at 12:30 PM with dinner served at 6:00 PM and the event ending by 8:00 PM. Feel free to arrive whenever works for your schedule. Event activities will be staggered throughout the day and run from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM.
DATE & TIME
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1:00 PM – 8:00PM
Check-In Opens at 12:30 PM
AGES: This special day is open to Son's ages 5 and up, and their mothers.
PRICING
$65/couple, $32 Each Additional person
$25 Trail Ride Add-On Per Person
ACTIVITIES
Trail Rides*
Arena Rides*
Rock Climbing
High Ropes*
Zip Line*
Archery
Riflery
Tomahawk Throwing
Slingshots
Craft Time
Boating on Hillview Lake
And More…
*some age limits may apply
DENIM & PEARLS BANQUET
An elegantly casual buffet-style meal, with programmed fun followed by optional Mother & Son Dancing
For more information, call our main office at 231.796.7669.
CANCELLATION POLICY
A $20 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration. Full payment is due April 29th, 2026. Cancellations made after April 29th is forfeiture of full event fees.