Devotional Writing Retreat
Devotional Writing and
Glamping at the Big-K Ranch!
June 20-22, 2025
Country cabins, comfort food, and all of God's beauty in a peaceful setting have been reserved to help women grow closer to God through devotional writing and fellowship. This beautiful location one hour south of Eugene, Oregon, is the perfect place to get away and connect with God. To lead us on this adventure, we will have online devotional writer Melisa Ortiz Berry and spiritual director Julie White to lead our group.
Schedule
FRIDAY
2:30 pm Registration (check in and receive goody bags)
3:00 pm Opening Session
"The Spiritual Roots of Devotional Writing"
- Melisa Berry
"Spiritual Formation & Abiding"
- Julie White
Introductory Devotional Writing Exercise
5:45 pm Dinner
6:30 pm Evening Session
Music & Movement
Game
Sharing Devotionals You Like
Writing Prompt, Writing, & Small Groups
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SATURDAY
7:45 am Optional Walk
8:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am Morning Session
"Power of Words & the Word" - Julie White
Writing Prompt, Writing, & Small Groups
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Afternoon Session
"Writing Your Story" - Melisa Berry
Writing Prompt, Writing, & Small Groups
Paint and Sip: The Misty Mountain and Italian soda
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Country Western Fun!
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SUNDAY
8:00 am Optional Walk
8:30 am Breakfast
9:30 am Morning Session
Worship Service
Reflection: “What have you gleaned?”
- Melisa Berry
Reflective Write & Small Groups
"Sharing Your Writing on Social Media"
- Melisa Berry
"Devotionals for eLetters and Blogs" - Julie White
"Publishing Your Devotional" - Publishing Rep
Writing Your Goals
12:30 pm Departure
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Cost
TRIPLE OCCUPANCY
Regular Registration (May 31): $430
Early Bird Registration (Mar 1): $380
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
Regular Registration (May 31): $500
Early Bird Registration (Mar 1): $450
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SINGLE OCCUPANCY
Regular Registration (May 31): $725
Early Bird Registration (Mar 1): $675
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HAVE YOUR OWN PLACE TO STAY?
Contact us for adjusted pricing
Location
Big K Guest Ranch
20029 OR-138
Elkton, OR 97436
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​(541) 584-2295
MEET
Melisa & Julie
MELISA BERRY
JULIE WHITE
Melisa teaches writing at Bushnell University and has hosted a daily online devotional on Instagram and Facebook since 2020. She lives in Eugene, Oregon, with her husband, two children and their dog Willa.
Julie ministers through, "The Unfolding Soul," a ministry that focuses on spiritual direction & formation, women’s ministry, and mental health coaching. She enjoys farm living with her husband in Springfield, Oregon.
