Why Church Camp In NorCal May Be The Perfect Fit
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You may be considering sending your child to camp this summer. Church camps are among the most plentiful among traditional programs offered to youth and families.
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Slow Time at CGC
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Normally we do not host guests in December, yet with the COVID-19 shutdowns, we have not been hosting our typical large groups for months and months.
Read MoreOh How We Missed You
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With the pandemic, we have all been awaiting when we could return to gathering safely, and last weekend, we did it.
Read MoreTurkeys at Applegate
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This week the open spaces are enjoyed by turkey, deer and other animals.
Read MoreSpecial Rates for Small Groups Looking for a Lodging
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We are excited to announce our special rates for small groups looking for a small group/family gathering.
Read MoreWinter Preparations at CGC
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As the squirrels are burrowing their nuts, we are slashing firewood.
Read MoreGods Dam at CGC
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In 1960, this group of youth volunteers came to visit Community of the Great Commission to clean up and help prepare the area that is now the swimming hole.
Read MoreSmokey Haze at Applegate Retreat Center
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We are feeling fortunate to have been unaffected by the fires, and though the smoke is difficult to breath, our views are still breathtaking.
Read MoreSmokey Skies at Applegate JRC
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If this smoke didn’t mean threat, this would be beautiful. We have been fortunate thus far to have our power on here…
Read MoreNew Deck at Applegate Jesuit Retreat Center
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We have begun a large scale remodel of the wraparound deck on Redwood Lodge.
Read MoreSafety First, New Additions for Guests
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Safety first. That’s why here at Applegate Jesuit Retreat Center we have been practicing pre-plating meals for safe dining…
Read MoreAfter Photos: Creekside Cabin & Donation Request
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One of our guest spaces, Creekside Cabin, recently got a facelift!
Read MoreBeautification at Applegate Retreat Center
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We have been hard at work here at Applegate Jesuit Retreat Center on a variety of projects.
Read MoreSwallowtails at Monte Toyon Camp
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The Swallowtail butterfly must have heard that the Web of Life Field (WOLF) School is coming to Monte Toyon in July.
Read MoreThe Twining Snake Lily
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This flower was a new one to us last year. This year it is everywhere!
Read MoreBakers Corner
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Welcome to the baker’s corner, a centralized area with the mixers, work surfaces, ingredients, and sink within arm’s reach.
Read MoreJack and Jill Update & Nature Hike
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There is a lot more to the little town of Applegate, where the Applegate Jesuit Retreat Center of the Sierra resides, than meets the eye! I’ve been finding joy over these past few months in exploring some of the lesser known parts. Please enjoy some photos I took at a nearby overlook with beautiful views of the American River. Connecting with nature is an important way to cope with the turbulent times so we do it as often as we can.
Another way we have been keeping busy is with small updates to make your next stay even more comfortable. Staff members Jean and Marcy spent the day giving a fresh coat of paint to the “Jack and Jill” bathroom in Redwood Lodge. It will make a huge difference when it’s done!