REFReSH  YOUR  LIFE
Escape Your World of Distractions . . .  
Come Home to the Brethren Retreat at Shipshewana Lake!

WELCOME HOME! That is how our guests feel when they enter into our cheerful hospitality. We wish to share this valuable and distinctive Christian camping ministry located in beautiful Shipshewana, Indiana. We are specialist in Christian hospitality for family retreats and church events. We have been members of Christian Camp and Conference Association since 1973 www.ccca.org.

Are you seeking to develop spiritual growth in a special community? Do you desire to create distinctive moments that will standout from other memories in life? Then come home to the Brethren Retreat at Shipshewana Lake. Allow us to serve you with pleasant staff, clean facilities and hearty meals. An event hosted by the Brethren Retreat at Shipshewana Lake will build relationships and refresh spirits for your church or family group. Take a casual look around. We have many opportunities to assist with your program objectives.

Please  let  us  know  how  we  can  help  you 
with  planning  your  next  retreat,  camp, or family outing.

JOIN  US  FOR  THESE  SPECIAL  EVENTS
May 17-19: Spring Volunteers Weekend - info

SUMMER 2012: Camp Shipshewana "The Greatest Race" - info in green box below
NOTE: Archery Camp Session is FULL 

Aug 31-Sept 3: Labor Day Family Camp (a multi-generational celebration) - info

Sept 10-13: Young at Heart Retreat (special event for ages 50+) - info

WE  HAVE  FAMILY  COTTAGES!
Enjoy a stay in our cozy cottages with your family or a special group of friends.
Contact us to book your next visit to Shipshewana in a cozy cottage (Candy, Jubilee, Or Eastbay)
with the Brethren Retreat at Shipshewana Lake.
Visit www.shipshewana.com to assist in planning your escape to Shipshewana, Indiana 

TREASURES  IN  THE  FIELD Information

CR  250 N ROAD  CONSTRUCTION WASCOMPLETED AUGUST 8, 2011.

THE PUMPKINVIE NATURE TRAIL WAS COMPLETED SEPTEMBER 20, 2011. 
The Pumpkinvine Nature Trail is a 16.2 mile biking/hiking trail that connects Shipshewana, Middlebury, and Goshen. This Rails2Trails project bisects the Brethren Retreat for over 1000 ft.

For more information visit www.pumpkinvine.org

CURRENT STATUS AS OF May 8, 2012

The mapping system via GPS devices has our address incorrect. Please
enter 9095 W 280 N to locate us via directions from the GPS devices.

Our physical location is at the intersection of W 275 N & N 915 W.

Our GPS Coordinates are:   N 41'  40.791        W 085'  36.173 

As of November 9, 2010 internet sites have corrected the directional errors
for the Brethren Retreat. In time, GPS devices will be updated to provide
the corrected info as well. Currently you will be placed at the intersection of
275 N & 675 W (2.25 miles directly east). Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Call us 260.336.2470 if you have any questions.