-Toiletries (shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap etc...)

-Towels and washcloth, hair dryer, comfortable clothing, a warm jacket, umbrella, good walking shoes, Bible, journal for notes and a refillable water bottle. (Dressing in layers is a good idea as the weather in the mountains could fluctuate greatly this time of year. It could be really cold or a nice day)

-Optional: bath mat for shower area, earplugs (for snoring), small fan (for white noise), extension cable for charging devices, mirror for getting ready.

-Twin sheets or a sleeping bag plus a pillow. (one person in eachFLC DORM style room will have a queen bed and will need a queen fitted sheet if not using a sleeping bag)

-You may bring snacks for in between meals. Sharing is caring :)

-If you are pumping during the retreat and need refrigeration, please contact bedevotedwomen@gmail.com to make arrangements.

-Be sure to bring money if you'd like to buy anything from the Snack and Gift Shop.

-You will get your Abide t-shirt at check-in, please wear it Sunday!

We suggest working no more than a half-day on Friday April 5th. From Artesia, it takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to drive to SCCC. Check-In will start at 3pm.

Check-In will be at 3pm on Friday April 5th. You will receive your t-shirt and retreat swag at this time. You will receive your room assignments and schedule for the weekend at this time as well.

There may be a possibility of an “early check-in” that could take place at Faith Baptist on a date leading up to retreat. We will email you any details if this works out.

Abide 2024 will be hosted at Sacramento Camp and Conference Center 106 Assembly Cir, Sacramento, NM 88347

We highly suggested carpooling with other conference attendees! Please give yourself plenty of time to drive to SCCC to arrive at check in on time so you can unpack and get settled before we jump into our schedule for the weekend.

A $75 deposit is due at registration and is non-refundable. You must coordinate payment within 3 days of registering or you will lose your “place” in line for lodging and Breakout Session preferences.

Balances must be paid in full by March 24, 2024. You will receive reminder emails to make payments.

Please, make check payments payable to Faith Baptist Church & memo- Abide Retreat. Payments must be cash or check and need to be given to T’Naya Edwards. Call/text her at 575-703-1646 to coordinate getting her your payments.

PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO PAY ANYONE BUT A RETREAT COORDINATOR SO WE CAN KEEP PROPER TRACK OF ALL MONIES!

No, we do not have evening or day rates available.

Unfortunately, you will not be able to bring your infant with you to Abide Retreat.

The $75 deposit is non-refundable. However, tickets can be transferred if you are unable to attend. We would ask for you to work that out between you and the other women directly, and then email us with the correct attendee's contact info, so we can contact them to adjust registration. If you are unable to attend, you may also donate your ticket to another woman.

Absolutely no drugs or alcohol are allowed on the premises. We ask that you refrain from smoking or vaping out of consideration for other attendees. If you must smoke or vape, please do so in designated areas away from others. Smoking or vaping of any kind is NOT permitted in any of the buildings or the forest. Your courtesy to other guests is greatly appreciated.

The Snack and Gift Shop will be open during designated times throughout the retreat. They accept cash, debit, and credit cards. (Credit cards will have a 3% charge added to the transaction)

These meals are included in your registration. Friday- Dinner / Saturday- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner / Sunday- Breakfast

Lunch WILL NOT be served Sunday. We recommend heading to Cloudcroft or Mayhill to grab some yummy food with friends to process all of the retreat goodness before heading home. This is paragraph two of the answer.

The kitchen staff will accommodate any major dietary restrictions or allergies. Please include this information on your registration form. We need to get them this information in advance so they can properly prepare.

There are two options for lodging and will be filled on a first come first serve basis.

FORREST LODGE

44 Hotel Style Rooms with 2 queen beds. (4 person maximum)

2 ADA Accessible Hotel Style Rooms with 1 queen bed (2 person maximum)

(THESE ROOMS COME EQUIPPED WITH BED LINENS AND TOWELS)

FAMILY LIFE CENTER DORM STYLE ROOMS

8 total

These rooms have 4 bunk beds and 1 shower and toilet. We recommend 4 people per room. This allows for everyone to have a bottom bunk bed.

8 person maximum if you want to stay in a larger group and share the room. Changes cannot be made if this is what you choose to do.

(YOU WILL NEED TO BRING YOUR OWN BEDDING, PILLOW, AND TOWELS IF ASSIGNED A FAMILY LIFE CENTER DORM ROOM)

When it comes to room assignments, we will not assign more than one person per bed in Forrest Lodge Rooms, or more than 4 people to the Family Life center Rooms, unless you specifically request it.

Please coordinate accordingly with who you would like to room with and where and indicate that on your registration. Please make sure that everyone in your group(be it 2 or 8) is including the same information and names on their registration.