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The entrance to Cedar Cross rarely looks like this! Fortunately it's all
down hill from here.
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A half mile down the lane, the Lodge welcomes you to your retreat. The weather changes quite quickly here.
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The Great Room provides cozy meeting space. |
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The Lodge's dining room seats up to 16 people. |
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Large windows in the dining room allow pleasant viewing during meals at the Lodge. |
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The Art Studio is often used by groups and individuals on retreat. A Writer's Studio upstairs can accomodate small group gatherings. |
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Resident artist Margaret Hilpert(foreground) is available to lead gentle art activities that enhance spiritual growth.
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The Sunny Garden provides respite behind the Studio. |
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A tulip and pansy bed awakens the Village Green to spring. Faintly appearing in the background is an archway
to the Garden pool.
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A close-up of the archway with Cedar Cross logo, given in honor of two special
friends who were married here.
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Our 10th reunion celebration was held by the Garden Pool in September 2008. |
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Butterfly weed doing its thing! Many plantings on the property attract butterflies. |
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A swing in the shade of dogwoods on the Village Green provides a pleasant resting place on a warm day. |
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Sourwood Hillside slopes beside Sourwood Cottage, a private home for Cedar Cross residents that can be used as overflow for retreats. |
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A labyrinth for meditative walking is situated in the woods and is outlined with cedar logs. |
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Four and a half miles of well-maintained trails, including the Moss Trail, are available to retreatants. |
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Youth on a work assignment from Loaves and Fishes prepare to cover roots on the trails. |
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The New Field in fall. |
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North Pond |
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A rough form of gazebo, lovingly known as The Gazinga, was the first group construction project tackled by the Mission Group and friends. |
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Nancy takes the kayak for a spin (literally!) on Spirit Pond. |
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Heron's Nest, built primarily for 1-3 persons on retreat, overlooks Spirit Pond.
It is also used as overflow for group retreats. |
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The living room at Heron's Nest is a cozy spot throughout the year. All interior walls are paneled
with rough sawn Cedar Cross pine boards planked on site. |
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The kitchen at Heron's Nest is fully equipped for basic cooking. |
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Inspired by the Stations of the Cross, the "Way of Jesus" at Cedar Cross provides a 14-station walk through Jesus' entire ministry.
Each station represents an aspect of Jesus' life and teachings. Written guides are available. |
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Mission Group members gather at Cedar Cross for a 24-hour retreat each month
to plan, enjoy the beauty, worship, play, eat and of course, work! This is Mac staining
the well house. |
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A typical walk at Cedar Cross provides a view such as this one, with a sign
pointing the way.
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At the end of your walk, or to begin a new day, perhaps you'll be drawn to the screened-in porch for a period of quiet. All is well.
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