Welcome to Kerith:: Retreat Lodge and Cabins
The name "Kerith" comes from 1 Kings 17. God sent His weary prophet, Elijah, away from the city to the remote Kerith Ravine during the drought to have his thirst quenched by the brook, to receive nourishment from the food brought by the ravens, and to find refreshment in God's provision. Our desire for those who visit is that they, too, would find refreshment as they retreat from those things that are common and draining, pressures and daily routines; making time to slow down, relax, and reflect, and to return nourished and rejuvenated.
Kerith is situated in a small valley that is part of the Oregon coastal range. An old lumber mill once occupied these 21 acres that nestle into the coast range. The mountains that rise around us are covered with fir, maple, and oak, providing trails for hiking and scenic vistas. Seasonal creeks and springs flow through the property on their way to feeding the Little Luckiamute River which winds along on the other side of the highway. The old mill pond is well-hidden by reeds and willows and is home to a variety of wildlife--ducks, heron, many kinds of birds, frogs, and fish. Evenings are quiet here and the stars are bright.
If you would like to know more about how the Lodge came to be built, you will find the construction story in the Image Gallery
You can find out more details about the Lodge here: Kerith:: Retreat Lodge
And the rates for the Lodge or any of the facilities here: Rates
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“Be still, and know that I am God.”
How often are you
still? How often do you stop your daily
routine, put down your list, and consider knowing God? How often do you assess the direction of your
life? Your relationships? The pace of life today, with its demands and
anxieties, chokes out opportunities for stillness and self-examination. We all need to slow down, reflect,
retreat. To “retreat” means to draw back
to a place of refuge, seclusion, or safety, to seek protection from danger or
difficulty. Retreating renews our
vitality. Retreating provides the
opportunity we need to be still enough to listen, to evaluate life’s
priorities, and to return to the daily rhythms and requirements of life—bread,
water, walking, and talking—refreshed and ready to embrace real life.
 12797 Kings Valley Highway
Monmouth, OR 97361
503.606.9091
mckinneys@kerithlodge.com
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