Girls Just Want to be Pampered!

The planning of a men’s retreat seems so simple when compared to the planning of a women’s retreat.  Plan a schedule, make sure there is plenty of food and a place to bed down, and voila!  Instant men’s retreat!  Of course, more goes into it…but, still, it can’t compare to the planning and preparation for a women’s retreat.  But we wouldn’t have it any other way!

Ladies like all the frills and pampering!  They like the decorations and the little extras–a mint on the pillow, little gifts, decorations–all those things  add to the experience.  For many women, this may be their big splurge of the year–the only time the really get away for a weekend void of family responsibilities.  For many, it also represents a big monetary investment.  So we want to give them the very best retreat, creating “green pastures” and “still waters” for their refreshment.  And it is possible to make the women feel special and pampered while being on a budget.

Some churches have a budget that allows for pampering the women in style.  That is luxury.  As a small church with no budget for women’s ministry, all extras must be included in the price of the retreat.  And because we want to keep the price of the retreat as low as possible, any little extras and pampering must be inexpensive as well.  That’s okay.  Your women will appreciate your efforts to bless them.