1. The weekend is directly styled after the Wild At Heart Boot Camp in Colorado (with their permission). Several of us have been to the boot camp and/or advanced leadership training course. But this is our own, unique offering based on what God is doing in us. Closer to the Heart is a three-day quest into the recovery of the masculine soul as outlined in John Eldredge’s book Wild at Heart. Through teaching sessions; film clips; group discussions; guided periods of reflection and journaling; and, question and answer; we have designed something far more than a retreat--it's an expedition of the heart. The weekend begins on Friday night (registration opens at 4:00PM) with dinner served at 6PM. The weekend concludes Sunday after lunch. 2. So what is a boot camp? We believe that the concept of a boot camp, where men are trained to find and to take their place in life, best describes what this experience is all about. It's a boot camp for your heart. A time to awaken your heart, find the path of Life and learn how to fight for your freedom and for the freedom of others. A boot camp is the antithesis of a retreat. It's not about retreating. The message is all about advancement: advancing to an understanding of what God meant when he created us in his image as men. 3. Are we going to do a bunch of military-type exercises? No. But we will be offering optional adventure activities that are a great part of the experience. 4. What kind of optional adventure activities? The Covenant Harbor has rope challenge courses, a rock climbing tower, canoeing, basketball, volleyball, hiking, archery, boating, fishing, or fellowship around a campfire. There may be additional costs for some of the activities. All are optional. 5. What's going to happen when I'm there? We believe that you are going to have one of the most significant experiences of your life. It will not be like any "men's retreat" that you have ever attended. We promise…no fireside acoustic guitar hand-holding "kum-ba-ya" stuff. 6. What's the schedule of the weekend? The schedule is purposefully on a need to know basis once you arrive. Arrive on Friday, check in from 4 pm to 5 pm; leave on Sunday around noon. If we told you any more, we'd have to kill you. 7. But I am not really a religious guy? PERFECT! This is not about being
more religious. Religion is about trying to “get it right,”
and doing more stuff in order to please God. We’re not going there. 9. How does Closer to the Heart relate to Wild At Heart? The message of this camp is based on the insights and themes brought out in “Wild At Heart.” The camp itself is directly modeled after the Colorado-based Wild At Heart Boot Camps put on by John Eldredge and the Ransomed Heart team. 10. So what is the book Wild At Heart about? Read it or may we suggest starting with the short book "Epic" then move to "Wild At Heart" 11. Should I bring a friend or should I come alone? We highly encourage you to bring one or two friends along to this camp. In fact, we believe that having another man alongside will only serve to deepen the impact of the camp as well as help you when you return. You can certainly attend alone. There will be opportunities to meet other men at the camp. 12. What do I need to bring to the weekend? We provide all meals, all bedding and towels, pretty much everything but you, your clothes and your personal hygiene items. We highly advise bringing some money for snacks and optional activities. 13. Is this a good Father-Son event? Although fathers and adult sons are welcome to attend together, we do advise men not to bring their sons (or fathers) with the notion that this will be a father-son event. 14. Is there a cancellation policy? You bet! Full payment is required at the time your reservation is made for this event. You may cancel your registration and receive a refund of your registration fee up to 30 days prior to the date of the event; however, you will be charged a $50.00 handling fee upon the cancellation of your registration. In the event that you cancel your registration less than 30 days prior to the date of the event, you will forfeit the entire registration fee. |