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Parish Retreat to take place May 10-12, 2024

11/27/2023

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By Kathy Araujo

Mark your calendars for the biggest, bestest Parish Retreat ever! Scheduled for Mother’s Day weekend, May 10-12, 2024, your retreat planners are moving into high gear to plan games, talks, walks, meditations, massages, and gatherings so there will be something for everyone.

Additionally, the Rev. Dr. Fran Toy and two of her biographers are enthusiastic about having a forum to discuss the book about Fran’s exceptional life and career.

We have reserved the whole Ranch, with places for rambunctious families, sedate quiet seekers, and everyone in between. If you haven’t been to a Parish Retreat for a while, we hope you will plan to come.

So what will it cost? Let me ask you a question: How much would you expect to pay for a 2 ½ day stay in the wine country? Staying in a hotel or BnB and going out for meals might run you anywhere from $1,500 to $3,000. The Bishop’s Ranch is still a good deal. Estimated costs are:
  • Cottages $1200 each (capacity per unit – 8)
  • Ranch House From $850 to $1000, depending on room capacity
  • Harrison House From $850 to $950, depending on room capacity
  • Webb Lodge $750 each (rooms for 2 or 3)

We will have an “Early Bird Special” price, so don’t delay when registration opens February 1. Partial scholarships will be available.

This retreat weekend is about us, all of us, from the youngest to the oldest. We haven’t had a full community gathering since before the Covid lockdown – this is our chance! If you have any questions, contact Kathy Araujo.
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St. John's Episcopal Church, Oakland

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1707 Gouldin Road
Oakland, CA 94611

(510) 339-2200
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  • About St. John's
    • Welcome
    • Mission
    • Directions
    • History
    • Staff >
      • Scott Denman
      • Kathleen Moore
      • Lori Robinson
      • Siv Ricketts
  • WORSHIP
    • Services >
      • Worship Ministries
      • LiveStreaming
    • Spiritual Practices >
      • Practicing Mindfulness
      • Centering Prayer
    • Religious Rites >
      • Baptisms
      • Confirmation
      • Memorials
    • Hearing Loop
  • Parish Life
    • Children & Youth >
      • Children
      • Youth
    • Adults
    • Action & Justice >
      • Commitment to Racial Justice
    • Group Activities
    • Softball
    • Committees
  • Contact
    • Contact
    • Vestry
    • Ministry Catalysts
    • Deanery Delegates >
      • Executive Council Meetings
  • INFORM
    • News
    • The Mouse
    • Sermons
    • Parish Business
  • GIVE
    • 2026 Stewardship
    • Giving
  • SCHEDULE
    • Parish Calendar
  • Planned Giving
  • Year-round Stewardship