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,

April 23-25, 2021
Relax. Recharge. Refresh!
Available to all women aged 17+
$130/person $95/commuter
Trail Ride $20 Add-on
Linens will be provided for each guest (top and bottom sheet, pillow w/case, and blanket)
$25 off for pastors and other full-time ministry workers
Check-In Begins at 7 PM on April 23 in Barn Store, Leave Saturday night after evening session or stay till Sunday 11:00 AM
Ladies, have you ever felt like you haven’t been able to just have time for you? Then you are invited to join us at Refresh! Our women’s retreat where we have planned out everything so that you can come and relax, recharge, and refresh yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually. We will take care of all the food and fun so that you can focus on the things that you need to. We will worship together, study God’s Word together and take time to reflect on all that He has done for us.
We know that life is busy, that’s why we have set up this retreat with a flexible schedule that gives you options. You can commute in from home each day or if you can’t stay the whole weekend you can take off Saturday night. Refresh is priced through Saturday night so you can take off or you can stay through the morning session on Sunday for no extra charge! Don’t miss the chance to get away and Refresh here at CranHill.
Meet Shannon Popkin!
This Year's Retreat Speaker
Bestselling author and speaker Shannon Popkin loves to blend her gifts for storytelling and humor with her passion for God’s Word. Shannon is the author of Comparison Girl, Control Girl, and Influence. She’s been featured on Revive Our Hearts, FamilyLife Today, and Proverbs 31.
Shannon is from west Michigan and is happy to be sharing life with Ken, who makes her laugh every day. Together they have the joy of watching their three young-adult children become the amazing people God created them to be. They also love hanging out with their two adorable shih tzus, who (unlike the kids) have no plans of moving out.
For more from Shannon, please go to shannonpopkin.com, or connect with her on Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram.
"Shannon was absolutely amazing. She connected with our women, her words were true and brought so much hope for our relationships with family and with Jesus! Shannon was well prepared, and very professional yet, was able to enjoy herself as she engaged with the women at the retreat! I couldn’t recommend Shannon enough!"

Meet Kylee & Ben Fisher!
This Year's Retreat Worship Leaders
Kylee Phillips-Fisher is a singer-songwriter, pianist, and worship leader with over ten years of experience, first as a member of LifeChurch Canton and now as a member of the team which planted LifeChurch Livonia in 2014. She has had the opportunity to lead worship at several camps and retreats throughout the state of Michigan and has performed with many artists she admires, including John Mark McMillan, JJ Heller, Kris Allen, Bebo Norman, and many others.
Through her engaging and vulnerable style of worship leading, Kylee hopes to invite others into a one-on-one encounter with God where they will see that they are fully known and fully loved by a God who is worthy of our highest praise.
Ben Fisher is a guitarist and songwriter as well as an experienced studio and live audio engineer, having received his degree in Music Production and Technology in 2010. In addition to over ten years serving in the church, he has performed with several artists in the Metro Detroit area and has extensive experience in the worlds of corporate entertainment and live music production. Ben has a passion for using music to create an atmosphere in which people can meet with God, and for using his technical skill to eliminate any distractions or barriers that may get in the way of reaching that end.
Photo Credit: JLB Wedding
Sample Activities:
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Cookies & Canvas
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Wagon Rides
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The Refresh Spa
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Boating
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Target Sports
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Archery Tag
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Trail Riding
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High Ropes
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Rock Wall
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And More!
