Retreats

The SPRINGl retreat at Elim Lodge will go ahead, following the health and safety protocols prescribed by the Province of Ontario and the local health unit, and requirements of Elim Lodge. We require a minimum of 20 persons and there is a maximum of 30. Each attendee will have their own single bedroom, and the premium for single rooms has been waived.

Registration opens on January 31 2023.  Members must register and fully pay by March 27, 2023 to be able to attend.  Due to limited attendence, registration will be on a first registered (and paid) basis.  Attendees must have registered and paid for guild membership for 2022-2023 to be able to attend the retreat, so be sure to register (click here) and pay for your membership.

You must have been double vaccinated more than 14 days prior to the sign-up deadline of March 27 to be eligible to attend retreat. Depending on provincial requirements at the time, you may have to show your Province of Ontario proof of vaccination status at the Elim Lodge office prior to entering the chapel.  If you have a medical vaccination exemption, please contact the retreat coordinator.

We will be allowing attendees to bring their own small portable irons to use at their stations (for the Elim retreats only). 

Registration is on a first registered, first served basis, assuming that payments are received on time.

• When: January 31, 2023  through to and including March 27, 2023
• Cost per person: $435.00 for 3 nights/4 days (10 meals) OR $360.00 for 2 nights/3 days (7 meals). Includes internet access for the weekend and single rooms.
• Payment schedule:  Registrants can pay in one or four installments.  

                3 nights:  Pay $435 at time or registration or pay $145 at time of registration and February 27 and March 27 2023.  

                2 nights:  Pay $360 at time of registration or pay $130 at time of registration and February 27 and March 27, 2023.  

• How to sign up: Registration will open on Tuesday January 31.  Once open, members need to complete the online form (will be below once available).  Payments are to be sent via e-transfer to dtqguild@gmail.com. Options are a single payment, or three installment payments (options and due dates are in the registration form - you will be emailed a copy of your completed form once you successfully register).  Be sure to put “Spring Elim Retreat” and your name in the e-transfer comment so we know what the payment is for and who it is for (not always obvious from payment email address). We have set a deadline of March 27 for all registrations and all payments to be received. 
• Important: COVID requirements will be set based on provincial requirements and requirements of Elim Lodge at the time of the retreat.  During the last retreat, masks were optional.  The retreat coordinators will advise of the requirements closer to the time of the actual retreat.
• Attendees are allowed to bring small portable irons to use at your station (Elim retreat only). 
• Meals: Meals are served in the dining room, plated, and everyone receives the same meals. If you require a special diet, you will be required to bring your own meals which can be heated up in the dining hall by the Elim staff. Note: fish will not be on the menu!   Attendees should advise the retreat coordinators of any food allergies or restrictions on their registration form.  If insufficient space is available, please contact the retreat coordinator immediately after registration.
• Refund policy: If you cancel more than 14 days before the retreat start date, you get 100% refund. If you cancel less than 14 days before the retreat start date, the meal portion will be deducted from your refund in accordance with Elim’s refund policy as they order food two weeks ahead of the retreat, and that must be paid for. 

Registration for this event will open to guild members on January 31.

The winter stay at home retreat at Club Loreley in Oshawa will go ahead, following the health and safety protocols prescribed by the Province of Ontario and the local health unit, and requirements of Club Loreley. We require a minimum of 24 persons and there is a maximum of 28.

Registration opens on December 12, 2022.  Members must register and fully pay by January 9, 2023 to be able to attend.  Due to limited attendance, registration will be on a first registered (and paid) basis.  Attendees must have registered and paid for guild membership for 2022-2023 to be able to attend the retreat.

We will NOT be allowing attendees to bring their own small portable irons at the stay-at-home retreat.  Ironing stations will be set up for members to use. 

Registration is on a first registered, first served basis, assuming that payments are received on time.

• When: December 12, 2022, through to and including January 9, 2023.
• Cost per person: $150.00 for 3 days (5 meals).  $125 for 2 days (Saturday and Sunday) (3 meals)
• Payment schedule:  Registrants can pay in one or two installments.  If paying in installments, an initial deposit of one half of the total is required at the time of registration and the other half is due by Jan 9. 
• If attending Saturday and Sunday, members may set up at 7pm on Friday night.
• How to sign up: Registration will open on Monday Dec 12.  Once open, members need to complete the online form (will be below once available).  Payments are to be sent via e-transfer to dtqguild@gmail.com. Options are a single payment, or two installment payments (options and due dates will be in the registration form - you will be emailed a copy of your completed registration form).  Be sure to put “Winter Stay at Home Retreat” and your name in the e-transfer comment so we know what the payment is for and who it is for (not always obvious from payment email address). We have set a deadline of Jan 9 for all registrations and all payments to be received. 
• Important: COVID requirements will be set based on provincial requirements and requirements of Club Loreley.  The retreat coordinators will advise of the requirements closer to the time of the actual retreat.
• Meals: Chef Trevor will be providing us with lunches and dinners! 
• Refund policy: If you cancel more than 14 days in advance of the retreat start date, you get 100% refund. If you cancel fewer than 14 days from the retreat start date, your refund will be less the meal portion, in accordance with the facility refund policy. 

Registration for this event will open to guild members on Dec 12.

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