We ask that you choose the location nearest to your residence, if possible.               Ghost Ranch Education and Retreat Center, New Mexico- March 17-22               Ghost Ranch is a beautiful facility located deep in the vast open space of the New Mexico desert. It is located in Abiquiu, about 2.5 hours from Albuquerque, in what is known as “Georgia O’Keefe country”- the area where she created her legendary art. There are high mesas, sandstone slickrock, and unusual rock formations.                           100 Elk Outdoor Center, Colorado- August 18-23              Located near the town of Buena Vista, approximately two and a half hours from Denver, 100 Elk Outdoor Center is a peaceful, quiet location at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. 14,000’ peaks rise behind the camp, and our cabin and meeting area looks out over a grass lawn and small lake. Tall ponderosa pines are scattered across the property, and for those who are up for it, there is a vigorous half-day hike to a high alpine lake.                  Camp Jewell YMCA, Connecticut, September 14-19           Camp Jewell is a private conference facility on the shores of Triangle Lake, in the pastoral forested hills of northwestern Connecticut, just a few miles from the Appalachian Trail. Outdoor activities include canoeing on the lake, hiking, and viewing the beautiful fall colors of New England.                   Food and Lodging              Food will be served family-style, with healthy options to suit a variety of tastes. Please let us know on your registration form if you are vegetarian, or have any other food requirements or allergies, and we will do our best to accommodate you.             Lodging will be in cabins or lodges that are rustic but clean and comfortable. You can expect to share a room with one to three other people, and to have heat, indoor plumbing, and linens provided.                      Transportation                 You have two options for transportation to and from the retreat center. Please fill out the Transportation Plan form to let us know how you will be arriving, and to request a flight if you plan to arrive by air.            1) You may drive yourself directly to the retreat center. Directions will be provided in your acceptance packet.              2) If you are too close to fly but do not want to drive all the way to the retreat center, we will arrange a pickup at a Vet Center in a nearby urban area.                     3) You may request a flight. A shuttle will take you from the airport to the retreat center. If you need transportation from your residence to your nearest airport, you may request transportation from your local Vet Center. Please allow all day on the first date of your retreat, and again on the last day, for transportation, as we cannot guarantee travel times.

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