Across the nation, cabin retreats are growing in popularity, and Ohio has some of the best alternatives in the Midwest.
Even many faith-based camps feature cabin retreats for all ages, featuring beautiful lakes, soul-refreshing beauty, and the space for solitude so people can truly connect.
Specifically in the Mohican River Valley region, several faith-based retreat centers offer not only the quiet and seclusion needed for successful retreats, they also include great dining options and an assortment of recreation options for fun and relaxation.
Many offer canoeing, rock-wall climbing, hiking, fishing, volleyball and indoor gym facilities for such things as basketball and game rooms.
You get the privacy of your own cabin, but you also get the great accommodations of a professionally run camp.
Most retreat arrangements will be inclusive, so cabin accommodations, dining and recreation are all included in the price to attend.
Many churches, schools and other organizations plan retreats throughout the year, with Summer and Fall being the most popular.
A unique difference to faith-based retreats is that, along with the chance to enjoy a cozy cabin and relaxed days of outdoor fun, most retreats will feature speakers, discussion groups, and times for prayer and meditation.
This brings a special depth that regular vacation times may not offer, and in a world of busy schedules and hectic days, retreating for a week that nurtures our hearts and allows us to focus on God is invaluable.
Cabins, lakes, personal times of study, group and individual times of fellowship, and heartfelt conversations during beautiful walks in the woods are all part of the retreat experiences that can be found with faith-based camps of the Mohican area of Ohio.
And, the best way to find out what is scheduled in the coming months is to contact local groups, search the Internet for camps and retreat centers in Ohio that fit your particular beliefs, or ask friends and family for the places they love to go.
As you look back on your week of stay in a rustic cabin along with great times with friends and times of fellowship, you will probably consider your stay as one of the best memories of your year.