Stanchfield, MN
2 nights / 2 Bedrooms / Sleeps up to 6
Valid weeknights only
Certificate expires 12 months after event date.

About this Vacation
Enjoy a two-night cottage stay with your family or small group in a homelike atmosphere. ARC offers ARC-sponsored, private, and group retreats year-round on 90 acres of pristine wetlands and woodlands within a majestic white pine forest. Trails are available for walking, skiing, and snowshoeing, as is a labyrinth for walking meditation. In the Cottage, there is a large living room with an A-frame window looking out over the woods, a deck, a gas fireplace, a fully-equipped kitchen, and one bathroom. Sleeping arrangements include a bedroom with a queen bed, and a walk-up loft with one double bed next to a double size, convertible futon. The Cottage also has a washer and dryer.

INCLUDES:
- Two Nights in Cottage (sleeps up to six)
- All Meals

If your group is looking for a quiet, natural environment in which to plan, pray, reflect, rejuvenate, relax, explore, grow, or be inspired, ARC may be the right place for you. You can enjoy resting, reading, walking, or simply sitting by the fireplace and looking out the huge living room window.
 
Additional Details

MISSION
The mission of ARC is to serve individuals and groups seeking time apart for rest and spiritual renewal. ARC embraces people in their full diversity: including all faith traditions and spiritual beliefs. Founded in the spirit of Christian ecumenism, ARC is an interspiritual retreat community. It is nurtured on sacred land, promoting environmental sustainability, and exemplifying a just and inclusive world where every voice is valued and respected.

VISION
ARC Retreat Community (ARC) envisions a transformed world in which all people embrace and cultivate the spiritual nature of life through healthy, loving relationships with self, others, planet earth, and the Divine.

HISTORY
ARC Retreat Community was born almost 50 years ago from a visionary action that was ahead of its time. In 1972 founder Ruth Halvorson honored her spiritual vision. With the help and support of her family and many individuals, together they developed an organization that has enabled thousands of people to find rest and spiritual renewal through radical hospitality. ARC has been guided and sustained by many surprising happenings that have been described as “God events,” ARC continues to be a place for visioning so that the journey inward – nurturing one’s spirit – inspires the journey outward – nourishing the world in the quest for harmony, peace, and justice.

The ARC land is located within the traditional homelands of the Anishinaabe and the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ peoples. Over thirty years ago, sweat lodges were developed by indigenous people on ARC and continue to this day. ARC offers this land acknowledgement in order to affirm indigenous sovereignty, history, and experiences and is honored to be in contemporary relationships with indigenous communities.

RETREATS
Sponsored retreats are planned by ARC around a certain theme and are open for public registration. Day or overnight, these retreats are typically held in the Lodge which accommodates a maximum of 16 guests in 10 single rooms and three double rooms. Guest rooms are private with shared bathrooms. The Lodge also has a meditation room and chapel, library, bookshop, large and small meeting areas, two fireplaces, a screened-in porch, and other spaces conducive to rest and reflection. Linens and towels are provided.

YOGA RETREAT
The Yoga and Integrative Health Services Retreats are on-site retreats promoting optimal health for stress reduction and restoration
 
Restrictions
*Subject to availability.

The winning bidder will redeem their certificate directly with the business that posted the experience. Detailed instructions will be included on the issued certificate.