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June 19 — 21 | Starting at $170

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All-Church Retreat

Registration Information

When & Where

What to Bring

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Registration Information

How to Pay

When & Where

What to Bring

FAQ

Shirt Sizing

❋ Early Registration (4/27 — 6/1)

$170/adult attendee*
 $85/child attendee (age 4+)**
    FREE (age 3 and under)**
    Maximum $510/household

*Adult attendees must belong to the same household.

**Child attendee age at time of retreat. Child attendee includes adult children.

❋ English Congregation

Register and pay on the RBF Planning Center Registration Form

❋ Financial Assistance

❋ When

❋ Where

❋ Parking

❋ Housing

❋ Essentials

  • Water bottle

  • Bible

  • Pen or pencil

  • Toiletries

  • Shower Sandals

  • Warm clothes for the evenings

  • Free time activity clothes

  • Comfortable clothes

  • Any medicine and/or food for special dietary restrictions

❋ Weather

❋ Suggestion For Families

  • Door Stopper - Doors lock automatically on close.

  • Bikes or Scooters - The dorms are a 10-15 minute walk from the main meeting spaces.

  • Pool Noodles - For swim play and/or to place under bedsheet edges. The beds are adult height with no railings.

  • Portable Fans - Dorms are not air conditioned. It can be warm in the summer.

❋ Normal Registration (6/2 — 6/22)

 $230/adult attendee*
 $85/child attendee (age 4+)**
    FREE (age 3 and under)**
    Maximum $630/household

❋ Chinese Congregation

Register and pay on the CCIC Planning Center Registration From

In order to make the retreat as affordable as possible, the church has already discounted the registration fee. If you need financial assistance please contact one of the pastors. We would love to have all of our church attend so please do not let finances prevent you from joining us. The deadline to request financial assistance is 6/15.

Retreat will begin on the evening of Friday, July 18 and end just after noon on Sunday, July 20. Check-in will open at 2:30 PM on Friday with dinner at 5:30 PM. Check-in will be in the Casentino Room in Tuscany Village.

Sonoma State University
1701 East Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Sonoma State University Map

Please park in Parking Lot F. This is the parking lot closest to Tuscany Village, where we will be staying. Keep in mind that there is a ~10 minute walk between Tuscany Village and the Student Center where our sessions and meals will be happening.

You will receive a parking pass during check-in, which you must place on your dashboard.

Check out the FAQ page for more information about housing.

 

❋ Leisure

  • Swimsuits (if you plan on swimming)

  • Ear plugs (if you're a light sleeper)

  • Snacks to enjoy in between/after meals

  • Sports Equipment (soccer balls, frisbees, basketballs, tennis rackets/balls, etc.)

Days can reach high 90s but evenings dip into the 40s so please dress appropriately.

❋ What NOT to Bring

These items are prohibited from the UNIVERSITY:

  • Pets, with the exception of guide dogs

  • Alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs

  • Meals will be provided from Friday dinner until Sunday lunch.

  • Check-in begins at 2:30PM and will end at 5:30PM with dinner starting at 5:30PM in the Student Center and the first session starting at 7:30PM in the Student Center. If you cannot arrive before 5:30PM, see the next section.

  • Late check in will open at 5:45PM in the Student Center (3rd floor) above the cafeteria. Please come immediately to the Student Center to get your room key. Please note that there may be other groups sharing the cafeteria with us so we need to be strict about having dinner between 5:30PM and 6:30PM on Friday. If you plan to arrive later, you will need to make your own arrangements for dinner. There is a Taco Bell and McDonald’s along with a couple of other restaurants next to campus.

  • No you must receive your room key card in order to be admitted into the cafeteria. Please check in immediately after arriving!

  • Retreat will end after lunch on Sunday.

  • We will be staying in suite style dorms. Every suite has 4 bedrooms; 2 singles and 2 doubles. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. Families will be given multiple bedrooms as needed and will not need to share bedrooms with individuals outside of their household. However, both families and individuals should expect to share a suite with other RBF retreat-goers.

    Every suite has a kitchen including a microwave, full-sized refrigerator, and a stove/oven. However, cookware, plates, silverware, etc. are NOT provided.

    Every paying registrant (ages 4 and up) will have a single bed with a pillow, pillowcase, fitted sheet, flat sheet, comforter, bath towel, and washcloth. For children under 4, you are welcome to bring your own Pack ‘n Play, inflatable mattress, or any other sleeping arrangements.

  • Housing is not air conditioned. We advise bringing a fan if the weather gets hot.

  • Yes, Wi-Fi information will be printed on your name tag and is available across the campus

  • We are encouraging all attendees to stay at Sonoma State to enjoy the full retreat experience. However, if you have any special requests, please contact Rick Huang (rick.huang.y@gmail.com) immediately to inquire about potential commuter arrangements, of which there are limited spots permitted by Sonoma State. We may not be able to accommodate requests after retreat registration ends.

  • No. Since the registration fee is already being partially covered by the church, the registration fee will not be reduced if you leave early. However, if you need financial assistance paying for the retreat, please let one of the pastors know.

  • Refunds are not generally available and will only be made on a case by case basis. If you find that you cannot attend retreat anymore please contact an organizer immediately.

  • Please contact Jonathan Zhang (jonathan.z99@gmail.com) or Ally Fang (a4fang@uwaterloo.ca)

Day One

Arrive & Meet

As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Day Two

Set Intentions & Reflect

Together, we pause to consider our goals, hopes, and direction. This is about aligning with ourselves and with the journey ahead. This is a chance to reconnect with what brought you here—your questions, your hopes, your turning points—and consider how they’ve shifted or deepened.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Day Three

Look Forward & Wrap Up

We explore the possibilities beyond this moment, making space for growth, action, and forward momentum. As we end our time together, we honor the experience, the growth, and the connections made along the way.

Check-In

9:00 – 9:30am

Group Activity

11:00am

Lunch Break

12:30pm

Creative Workshop

2:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm