| CHRISTIAN PASTOR RETREAT A non profit corporation, 501(c)(3) Mark 6:31 Jesus said, Come off by yourselves; let's take a break and get a little rest. Psalm 55:6 O that I had wings like a dove, for then would I fly away, and be at rest. |
CABIN AVAILABILITY- There are no dates available until November.
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Christian Pastor Retreat is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that provides
furnished cabins for pastors and their families for vacations, restful retreats
and time with the Lord.
Located in beautiful Fentress county in eastern Tennessee, we are just 14
miles east of Jamestown, and 14 miles west of Oneida, at the edge of Big
South Fork National River and Recreation Area and Pickett State Park. We are
about 100 miles north of Knoxville and 15 miles from the Kentucky line at an
altitude of 1600'. There are many things to do within a short drive of the
cabins. We are on Central Time.
At present we have two cabins, with plans to build four more, plus a meeting
space. The two cabins are located on over eight acres of tree lined property
and sit serenely at the rear of the lot. There is peace and privacy, quiet and
semi-seclusion. Wildlife routinely graze in the yard. You will often see
horseback riders passing through the area on trail rides.
Cabin A can sleep six people while Cabin B can sleep eight. Additionally,
there is a separate bunk room which sleeps four more, and can be used with
either cabin. Both cabins are heated and have air conditioning and overhead
fans to help regulate the air. Each cabin is fully furnished and well lit. Each
kitchen comes complete with a full sized refrigerator, stove, microwave,
dishwasher, toaster and coffee pot. Dishes, glassware and cooking utensils
are provided.
A covered patio breezeway separates the two cabins, in which is a separate
laundry room with two washers and two dryers for the use of our guests. The
breezeway is often used by guests for ping pong and other games. Outdoor
tables and chairs are provided. The front porch of cabin B has a wonderful
porch swing. Each cabin has a barbecue grill just outside their door. You will
need to supply your own charcoal.
This ministry was founded in November, 2007. We became aware of statistics
showing that 1500 or more clergy leave each month due to stress, financial
hardships, etc. The Lord has blessed us abundantly and we feel led to share
our two cozy mountain cabins with full-time Christian clergy, missionaries, and
teachers who are serving the Lord. We check references and ensure that
applicants are bona fide ministers in one capacity or another.
Sometimes guests are able to reserve both cabins for family and friends who
are also full-time ministers, missionaries or Christian teachers. Summer
reservations fill up 6-9 months in advance. We are already taking reservations
for 2010 and 2011.
We have always loved Tennessee and moved here in June, 1999 after retiring
from John Deere in Illinois. The climate is mild and the people are friendly.
We enjoy riding our horses and four wheeling. (We neither rent nor allow
guests to use our horses for four wheeler.) Tom enjoys hiking and working in
his workshop making toys for Operation Christmas Child and a variety of other
things.
We are sure you will enjoy your stay at Christian Pastor Retreat!
Tom & Joyce Pickard
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