The 2012 summer staff was barely off the property when the retreat season entered full swing. Lutherwald has hosted several family reunions, multiple church groups, two public school outdoor education programs, knitting and sewing groups, the LaGrange County Chamber, the LOMIK Board of Directors and others. It is a real blessing to see the facilities at our camps being used and enjoyed by so many diverse groups. The community, many families, and churches are all discovering what a special place we provide for retreating, reflection, education, spiritual growth and fun!
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During the summer with the help of volunteers and our High School Servant Camp several large projects were completed at Camp Lutherwald. The fall has provided a perfect time to view the success. The shore line restoration and stabilization project in front of the Kempski Center has really "taken root". Over 110 feet of shore was planted with native Indiana sedges and water plants. The plants were rooted in special coconut fiber rolls that lined the waterfront before being back filled and seeded. This project, approved by the Indiana Dept. Natural Resources, should protect our shoreline and buildings for years to come.
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This fall we also removed an old cabin from our waterfront as we get ready to improve that area in the future. The "Jerusalem" cabin which served us for many years as staff housing was moved from the property. The picture below shows the site where Jerusalem stood between the chapel and the Kempski Center.
In recent weeks much of the summer equipment has been removed and stored for the winter. The docks are out, the water trampoline cleaned and stored, the zip line serviced, and the bathhouse winterized. Summer may be a fading memory, but winter fun at Lutherwald is coming fast!
Lutherwald is so fortunate to have Don and Sue Bernard with us as Camp Managers for another year. Please contact Don with your requests for information and reservations.
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