2019 Impact Report - Camp Chestnut Ridge

Wardlaw Pastoral Retreat Cottage Dedication
2019 Impact Report
The new Wardlaw Pastoral Retreat Cottage at Camp Chestnut Ridge was dedicated on Nov 10th. Through the
grace of God and a generous gift from the
Wardlaw family, through the NC Conference
of the United Methodist Church, this cottage
has been built to be a place of retreat for
clergy, church staff and their families. In this
place, surrounded by the beauty of God’s
Creation, this cabin will provide a place of
respite and renewal. A place for Sabbath. A
place for prayer. A place of connection, as
guests disconnect from the normal rhythm
of their busy lives, in order to reconnect with
God and with each other.
The Dedication Service was led by Chestnut Ridge Director, Rev. Nick Jeffries, NC UM Camps Executive Director,
Dail Ballard, and Chestnut Ridge Assoc. Director,
Beverly Christian. The service was attended
by friends of the camp and NC UM Board of
Trustees members Earl Saint Julian Jones,
Annette Wright and Anna Workman.
During the dedication, a prayer was offered that
the Wardlaw Cottage may be a place where the
winds of the Holy Spirit blow strong, and where
the Lord's voice is amplified and made clear.
Participants at the service also wrote their own
prayers and blessings for the cottage and its
guests. These prayers will be placed in a book
for future guests to read during their stay.
Chestnut Ridge is now taking reservations for the Wardlaw Cottage in 2020. Cost for ministers is $35 per night.
For more info email info@campchestnutridge.org or visit - www.campchestnutridge.org/pastoral-retreats