Schedule · Aug 28–30, 2026
Activities
All of the scheduled activities below are optional. The real joy is being together in the same physical space. Walks on the beach, hikes through the National Park, conversations everywhere, good food. Everyone should participate in whatever they want to do. Here’s a list of the scheduled activities for anyone who wants to join in.
Friday
August 28Please begin gathering from mid-to late afternoon. We'll have munchies and cold beverages. And name tags! Just in case.
Stretching on the Lawn
Get out your travel kinks and start to settle into your body and this space.
Buddy Bingo!
Is it cheesy? Perhaps. But it will be fun too. Louisa Rogers has assisted us in creating a fun easy connection point.
Buffet Dinner
Our own "Smokemaster Marty" is smoking the pork shoulder. Sweet Lou's catering in Michigan City is doing the rest. Come hungry. We'll have lots of good stuff.
Evening Story Session
Evening Story Time. Get to know your fellow chapel members in a small group setting. We'll divide into smaller groups and engage with a compelling story prompt. We'll close the night with some peaceful music.
Wrap up
Outside fireplace chats or general conversation. Quiet time begins at 10 pm.
Saturday
August 29Sunrise Sit
Join our regular morning online group at 6:30 am from wherever you are.
Buffet Breakfast
We welcome all baked goods or those who whip up a good pancake. Plentiful coffee and hot teas will accompany. Fresh OJ too if anybody volunteers to squeeze.
Art with Louisa / Yoga with Regina Moser
We will gather for an introspective artistic exercise, followed by some yoga with Regina leading us in gentle, leisurely stretches and poses on the lawn. Be at peace while you set your sights on Lake Michigan.
Morning Sit on the Lawn
Join us for a meditation session followed by a reflection on our practice.
Led by Virginia Puddicombe.
Community Sing Rehearsal
Calling all who enjoy singing! This is an open rehearsal for all those interested in leading us in our Sunday morning worship.
This year's chorus is led by Kathy Neely.
Buffet Lunch
We ordered Chipotle. That's right. Depending on your toppings, lunch may clock in at 1200 calories. But it will be delicious.
Choose Your Own Adventure
No worries if you want to just take a nap. However, if you want some other suggestions then how about:
- Hiking one of the Dune Acres National Park trails with Mark Rodel.
- Chilling by the swimming pool or kayaking Lake Michigan. The Leadership Team will get you all set up to paddle.
- Intentionally starting a conversation with someone you don't know very well.
Book Club with Kurt
Where would this group be without a great book convo? Kurt Peterson leads us in a fabulous conversation on...wait for it, the classic Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning. Relax it is only 180 pages, richly discussable and for those who have never read it before, you will thank us later.
Facilitated by Kurt Peterson.
Buffet Dinner
Coffee House Evening
Our annual coffee house event. Steve and Rick are mixing it up for us with a terrific lineup of talent. Bring your magic, your poetry, songs, and readings. This night is a crowd favorite. It is tender, inspiring and just so much fun.
Organized by Richard St. John, Steve Turtell and Mark Rodel.
Sunday
August 30Sunrise Sit
Join our regular morning online group at 6:30 am from wherever you are.
Breakfast Buffet
Community Worship
We conclude our time together with a time of worship and praise. We will share music, stories, holy scripture, and the Eucharist in a service led by all of us.
Fond Farewells
We will send one another off with packed lunches and warm memories.