Every year in the fall, our faith community travels away from the city to gather for worship and teaching, for recreation in sports, games, for prayer and quiet, and for sharing meals together.
Last fall we put out a survey about the parish retreat in an effort to have more of you attend and be assured, we have received your responses. We are making adjustments to the retreat regarding your concerns surrounding cost, activities, ride-sharing, and inclusivity. We look forward to seeing you there!
Event Timing: October 4 – 5, 2025
Event Address: Fair Havens Camp & Conference Centre
B2215 Durham Regional Hwy 48E
Beaverton, ON https://www.fairhavens.org/
Join Little Trinity church for a retreat for the whole community – singles, families & seniors, children & youth – at Fair Havens Camp & Conference Centre!
This year our Parish Retreat will be held from Saturday morning (Oct 4) to Sunday lunch (Oct 5). Enjoy everything from great worship to teaching to meals together and a talent show, not to mention the great outdoors and a bonfire! Watch for more details to come including specific activities and programming for the whole church family! (Map of Fair Havens Grounds HERE.)
Tentative Schedule:
Saturday:
9:00am: Continental breakfast & registration
10:00am: Gathering 1
12:30pm: Lunch
1:15pm: Free time (multiple activities available; or just enjoy some R&R!)
5:30pm: Dinner
7:00pm: Talent Show!
8:15pm: Campfire
9:00pm: Compline
Sunday:
8:30am: Breakfast
9:30am: Gathering 2
12:30pm: Lunch
1:30: Pack up & depart
Accommodations:
As this is a camp and conference centre, there are a variety of ways to stay. (Check them out HERE at Fair Havens.) Our fees include all meals and accommodations.
– single occupancy with ensuite bath ($240), OR single occupancy with shared bath ($175) (ie. down the hall)
– double occupancy with ensuite bath ($165), OR double occupancy with shared bath ($135).
– for families – there are a variety of suites, rooms & cottages (dbl ensuite/dbl shared) available with additional bunk beds/beds.
– *[New this year!] we are offering the option of choosing a trailer onsite ($150) (where you would bring your own bedding) (Check out the map HERE.)
– campsite with water & electricity ($100) (bring your own tent)
– children stay with their parents (Ages 0-4 Free; 5-12 $30); youth in Gr. 9-12 have the option of staying with their parents ($70) or with the youth group & leaders ($90).
NEW?
Please inquire if you are coming on your own or for the first time and we can help you choose a suitable option for you. Or indicate this on the registration form and the office will be in touch with you.
COME FOR THE DAY
If you can only come for the Saturday, you are still welcome! Please register and select ‘Day Rate’ ($70) (Children $30) which includes meals and activities.
PAYMENT
Payment can be made by credit card, e-transfer (to ) or cheque – please follow the instructions on the registration form. (Please indicate that the payment is for the Parish Retreat.)
If finances are holding you back from registering, bursaries are available. You can indicate this on the registration form and our office will be in touch. We will also gladly accept donations to help support others’ participation. Donations may be made to specifying that it’s a donation for the Parish Retreat.
DEADLINE to REGISTER: Sunday, SEPT 14/25