Close your eyes just a moment and picture this. You and your sweetheart are alone in your room – out your window is the wonder of the north woods in winter! And out your door are some of the nicest people you know!

That describes at least two great features of Oak Haven’s two annual weekend retreats for couples. The place is Shalom House Retreat Center at Trout Lake Camp, located 20 miles north of Brainerd, MN. This year marks the 19th season for these valuable couple get-aways!

Other things you will enjoy include:

• A Christ-centered atmosphere of course!
• Great meals prepared just the way you like them!
• A sledding-hill where you slide down, and ride up!
• Cross-country skiing on a groomed trail, if that is your forte’!
• An atmosphere of fun and merriment you won’t soon forget!
• Non-threatening topics presented and discussed by couples!
• Freedom to sit by the fire, take a private walk with your spouse, have a good nap or whatever your soul may be in need of!
• Friendships made and deepened!

Sound like something the doctor ordered for you? It has worked for many of us for over 19 years! This is a memorable time for us each year. The dates are usually the first weekend in January and the first weekend in March. The cost is payable over a period of time to make it easier for everyone to go. If you have questions, contact Pastor Tim -- or better yet ask someone who has gone before!