Fall Ladies Retreat in Cedar Lake, Indiana
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About Fall Ladies Retreat
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Speaker – Rachel Wojo
After experiencing profound loss through miscarriage and saying goodbye to her beloved daughter, who blessed their family for 22 years, Rachel “Wojo” Wojnarowski embraced prayer as her lifeline in life’s darkest valleys. Her transformative “Three-Word Prayers” approach has become a sanctuary for countless believers when words seem impossible. The author of “Desperate Prayers” and three forthcoming books on prayer, Rachel’s authentic ministry reaches families worldwide. A sought-after speaker who brings both compassion and biblical wisdom to faith-based events, Rachel lives in Ohio with her husband Matt and six children. Rachel’s ministry stands on the unshakable truth, discovered in her darkest valleys and shaped by the memory of her two children in heaven: Prayer moves mountains. Rachel Wojo is a public speaker and freelance writer for well-known faith-based companies. She hosts Bible reading challenges on her popular blog, rachelwojo.com, which rallies readers of all ages to search God’s Word for solutions to life’s problems. Her Bible reading plans are used by more than four million people worldwide. Rachel is the author of One More Step: Finding Strength When You Feel Like Giving Up. She and her husband, Matt, reside in Ohio and are the parents of eight children, two in heaven and six on earth.
Worship Leader – Gloria Rivera
Since 2017, Gloria Rivera has been faithfully leading worship with a heart to connect people to the presence of God through music. Known for her passionate vocals and authentic spirit, she has served as a guest worship leader at churches across the region, bringing a fresh yet reverent sound to every platform she steps onto. Whether leading a congregation in a small local church or at larger worship gatherings, her focus remains the same: to glorify God and create space for lives to be transformed. Currently, Gloria is part of the worship teams at her home church, Faith Church – Dyer and St. John the Evangelist, where she continues to grow in her calling and serve with excellence. Her journey as a worship leader is now expanding with the upcoming release of her debut Christian EP, set to drop in October. Blending heartfelt lyrics with dynamic melodies, this project reflects her deep love for Jesus and her desire to inspire others to pursue a life of worship. Also as a wife, mother, sister and elementary teacher, her life and the lives of her loved ones are enhanced by a solid spirit and example of servitude and obedience in worship to Jesus. Sharing the gospel is our highest calling & purpose. Matthew 28:19 directs us to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. That’s exactly Gloria’s goal in music ministry, share Jesus and plant seeds of faith that grow into beautiful lives.
Comedian – Tracy DeGraaf
Referred to as one of Chicago’s best clean female comedians and speakers, Tracy DeGraaf has made a name for herself with her one-woman comedy show “Life Happens Laugh Anyway.” Rebellious Magazine said DeGraaf has the “presence of a motivational speaker and the uplifting message of a preacher. Her everyday experiences resonate with fans who can be seen nodding along with punchline after punchline.” DeGraaf pulls material from her experiences as a middle-aged woman, wife, mother of five sons and breast cancer survivor. She’s the perfect fit for Girls Night Out, Date Night, Women’s Conferences, Fundraisers, Corporate, Non-profit and Breast Cancer Awareness Events. DeGraaf is the author of Laugh Anyway Mom and co-host of the Life Happens Laugh Anyway weekly podcast. She was trained for comedy at The Second City in Chicago. She is happily married to her husband, Ron (a.k.a. Muffin) since 1989 and they live in the Chicago area where they are now empty nesters. She travels nationwide.
Group Registration
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Schedule
- Friday
- 4:00-6:00 PM - Check-in
- 6:00 PM - Dinner
- 7:15 PM - Session
- 8:30 PM - Small Groups
- 9:15-11:00 PM - Free Time
- Saturday
- 7:15 AM Devotions
- 8:00 AM Breakfast
- 9:15 AM Session
- 10:45 AM Small Groups
- 12:00 PM Lunch
- 1:00-5:00 PM Free Time Activities
- 5:00 PM Dinner
- 6:15 PM Session
- 7:45 PM Small Groups
- 8:45-11:00 PM Evening Activities
- Sunday
- 7:15 AM Devotions
- 8:00 AM Breakfast
- 9:15 AM Session
- 10:45 AM Small Groups
- 12:00 PM Lunch
- 1:00 PM Departure
Retreat Rates Based on Housing
Private – $305
Stay in your own private room with your own bathroom in either our Rest-A-While Lodge or a Private Cedars. All bedding and bath linens are provided.
Comfort – $250
Each room sleeps 2 Stay in one of our small Cedars units or a Rest-A-While Lodge room. All bedding & bath linens are provided in this package.
Small Group – $220
Rest-A-While Room or Small Cedars Unit (Each unit sleeps 3-4)
Your group will stay together in one of our Cedars units or a Rest-A-While Room. Rooms vary between two queen beds, one full bed and a set of bunk beds, or 4 twin beds with two being a bunk style. All bedding and bath linens are provided.
Family Style – $210
Large Cedars Unit (Each unit sleeps 5-8)
*Must have at least 5 people in your group to be offered this rate.
Your group can stay all together in one of our large Cedars units that is complete with three rooms and one full bathroom. This option also includes a full kitchen and dining area for you. All bedding and bath linens are provided.
Large Cedars units consist of rooms with one full size bed, one full size bed & one bunk bed, two twin beds, and one pull out couch.
Dorm Style – $190
Each room sleeps 4-6
Stay in one of our bunkhouses that consist of rooms with four to six twin beds in bunk style. The bathrooms are shared and consist of shower stalls and toilet stalls. You must provide your own bedding and bath linens when staying in our bunk houses.
Drive In – $160
Find your own lodging for the weekend and drive in for the activities. Cedar Lake Ministry Cottagers may receive this rate as well as guests who are staying in the RV park.
Financial Assistance
Refund Policy
All registrations must be paid in full 14 days prior to the event.
A $50.00 Non-Refundable deposit is due per registration. Any cancellations will forfeit the deposit.
Cancelling a registration(s) within 45 days of an event, you are obligated to 60% of your event fee.
Cancelling a registration(s) within 14 days of an event, you are obligated to the full event fee.
In the event that Cedar Lake Ministries is not permitted to host an event due to legal reasons or restrictions imposed through Executive Order, Local Health Department Order, or any similar legal restriction or circumstance of similar effect, Cedar Lake Ministries will retain the deposit. The deposit may be transferred toward ANY future Cedar Lake Ministries Program event or guest. Additional fees paid may be requested as a refund. In all other circumstances, Cedar Lake Ministries’ cancellation policy outlined above will apply.
Additional Discounts
A $15 discount per person will be granted to groups of 10 or more. Each group will be assigned a code upon registering. Please use this code when paying to ensure individuals within your group will remain together. The group code assigned at registration will give members access to this discount and will be accessible until the payment deadline pertaining to the specific program the group is registered for. For more information, please call the office or fill out the Group Leader Form below.