Rest in the Wilderness brochure

M A R AT H O N, T X
RE ST IN TH E
W ILD E RNE SS
After the intensity of serving
throughout Lent, Holy Week,
and Easter, clergy and spouses
need some time away to rest,
reconnect, and reflect. Even
Jesus needed time away from
the crowds. Come join us in the
beautiful Big Bend region for a
time of rest in the wilderness.
The Gage Hotel is located at
102 NW 1st Street –HWY 90 West
in Marathon, TX a town of
approximately 500 people.
Closest Major Airports
El Paso International Airport (ELP)
246 miles
Midland/Odessa International
Airport (MAF) 156 miles
Closest Municipal Airports
Alpine 30 miles
Marfa 67 miles
Q U E S T I O N S ? C O N TA C T U S
Pastor Jim Abbott (ELCA Lutheran)
Pastorabbott@earthlink.net
Pastor Rich Nelson (Episcopalian)
revrichnelson@gmail.com
a spiritual retreat for
clergy and spouses
Big Bend National Park
Gage Hotel - Marathon, TX
April 6-9, 2015
YOU FED YOUR PEOPLE. NOW COME BE FED!
Join other clergy and spouses for a time of rest and refreshment following Holy Week. We will
gather in Marathon, Texas the Monday after Easter and stay to Thursday. Come enjoy the beauty
of the Big Bend area, simple worship led by someone else, and plenty of free time.
About the Gage Hotel in Marathon, Texas
Built in 1927 by acclaimed architect, Henry
Trost, the legendary Gage Hotel offers
authentic laid-back luxury with premier
accommodations, top-notch service and a
first class dining experience. The 45-room
hotel offers guests a multitude of hotel
amenities and activities, including a full
service spa, heated swimming pool, 27-acre
landscaped native garden, and a fitness center.
Located in the beautiful Texas Mountain
Region in the charming community of
Marathon, the hotel has been awarded Trip
Advisor Certificate of Excellence, named #1
Small Hotel in Texas by Texas Highways
Magazine, included in National Geographic
Travel Magazine “Stay List”, and the hotel’s
famous White Buffalo Bar was selected by
Texas Monthly Magazine as “Best Hotel Bar”
in Texas. www.gagehotel.com
Around the Big Bend region
Big Bend National Park
Alpine, TX (shopping)
Fort Davis, TX (McDonald Observatory)
Marfa, TX (arts and lights)
Terlingua, TX (cultural icon)
RE T REAT S CH ED UL E:
Monday, April 6th
Check in as early as 3pm
6pm Opening Worship
7pm Reception and Dinner provided at the hotel
Tuesday, April 7th
Breakfast on your own
8:30 Morning Chapel
9:00 pickup sack lunch for the day
9:20 Optional workshop
Connecting the Gospels by Jim Abbott
Big Bend : Day in the park
6:30 pm Evening Chapel
Dinner on your own
Free time
RE T REAT R EGIST RAT IO N:
Wednesday, April 8th
Breakfast on your own
8:30 Morning Chapel
9:00 pickup sack lunch for the day
9:20 Optional workshop
Following the Way by Rich Nelson
Big Bend : Day in the park
6:30 pm Evening Chapel
Dinner on your own
Free time
Thursday, April 9th
Breakfast on your own
9:00 Morning Chapel & God Speed
Checkout
$225 EAR LY ($250 AFTE R 2 /28)
To register for the retreat, visit http://waytolead.org/resource/rest-wilderness/
Then book your own hotel room at the Gage. The room block is guaranteed until
Feb. 16th, after which it is first come, first served. Rooms in our block range from
$146 a night to $270 a night; call early for the best selection. All reservations/
cancellations must be made with room coordinators, Mandie Hernandez and Judy
Briones. Call 432-386-4205 Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., ask for
Mandie or Judy, and let them know your reservation is for the “Rest in the
Wilderness Clergy Retreat”
Hiking trails, views, and
photos abound in Big Bend