Risky Business

This year, we’re taking a risk.

We wanted to hold our retreat at a popular local retreat center.  However, it was fully booked for every weekend in the fall…EXCEPT the weekend prior to Thanksgiving.  So we had a decision to make–take a chance and schedule our retreat on a weekend very close to a holiday, or go through the process of trying to find another location for a more convenient weekend?  After much prayer, we decided to risk it.  Will our women be able to take time out for a retreat just prior to the busy holiday season?  Will they be willing to spend the money at that time of year? Or will it actually be easier for them to get away, since other activities are gearing down for the holidays?

We’ll find out in November and let you know.  Have you ever scheduled a retreat that close to the holidays?  What was your experience?