Connection Retreat - Winter 2019 - FRI February 22 - SUN February 24
Checklist
You may want to consider bringing the following items as appropriate:
Pillow
Sleeping bag or alternative bedding for a single bed (you may wish to bring memory foam pad for bunk)
Towels, wash cloths
Toiletries
Flip flops for showering
House coat/slippers
Flashlight
Notebook/Pen
Winter shoes or boots
Indoor shoes
Casual layered clothing
Rain gear
Hand drum i.e. djembe, frame drum, bongos, etc. (if you have one)
Other musical instruments
Ear plugs (for snorers!)
Binoculars
Water bottle
Yoga mat
Sunscreen
Accommodation
Accommodation at the retreat will be in dormitory rooms in a 15,000 square foot facility that includes a large auditorium with seating for 100, a recreation room, lounge areas, 2 decks overlooking the horsemanship area, 2 public washrooms on the main floor. Each bedroom sleeps up to six and has a complete bathroom. You can choose a gender-specific or gender-neutral room for your stay. Upon arrival please check your room and should you find anything broken or malfunctioning please report immediately to a Connection Retreat staff member.
About Circle Square Ranch
Circle Square Ranch is a 135 acre ranch located right off of the 403 in Brantford, ON. This well established facility includes several buildings such as a large dining hall, lodge, cabins, meeting areas and more. Most activities at this retreat will take place indoors in a facility for the exclusive use of attendees of this retreat. The dining hall and all outdoor areas are open to persons and groups who may not be associated with this retreat. Creating Connection is not affiliated or associated with Circle Square Ranch. For more information about the ranch please visit their website www.csranchgrandriver.ca. The views, opinions, and values held or expressed by Circle Square Ranch do not necessarily reflect those of Creating Connection.
Directions to the Ranch
Street address is 1645 Colborne Street East, Brant, ON
Directions from the East (Toronto, Mississauga etc)
- take 401 West to 403 West (Hamilton/ Brantford)
- follow 403 West past Burlington, and up the Hamilton Mountain
- take the Wilson Street cut-off (just past the Fiddlers Green cut-off)
- turn left (West) on to Wilson
- follow Wilson (Wilson becomes Hwy #2) for 12-15 minutes
- Ranch is on the left (South) side of Hwy #2, approx 1.5 km past White Swan Road
- look for Ranch sign, there is a left hand turning lane
- if you reach Brantford you have gone approx 6-7 km to far
Directions from the West (London, Sarnia etc.)
- take 401 East to 403 East (Brantford/ Niagara)
- follow 403 West to Garden Ave/ Cainsville cut-off
- turn right on Garden Ave
- follow to 2nd lights (Hwy #2)
- turn left at lights
- follow Hwy #2 4-5 km
- Ranch is on right (south) side, just past Langford Church Road
- look for Ranch sign & covered wagon
- if you see White Swan Road you have gone 1.5 km too far
If you are coming from another location and these directions are not helpful, please contact us at the Ranch and we will assist you in finding your way here.
When you arrive, follow the signs leading to the “Connection Retreat”. Registration will take place in the Jackson Hall from 7 till 9 p.m. Friday evening and 7 till 9 a.m. Saturday morning.
Campground Rules
Retreat Etiquette
In order to provide a safe and inclusive environment, we reserve the right to decline participation in any activities at this retreat and registration to any future Creating Connection events to attendees who violate any of the campground rules or the retreat etiquette code above mentioned.
You may want to consider bringing the following items as appropriate:
Pillow
Sleeping bag or alternative bedding for a single bed (you may wish to bring memory foam pad for bunk)
Towels, wash cloths
Toiletries
Flip flops for showering
House coat/slippers
Flashlight
Notebook/Pen
Winter shoes or boots
Indoor shoes
Casual layered clothing
Rain gear
Hand drum i.e. djembe, frame drum, bongos, etc. (if you have one)
Other musical instruments
Ear plugs (for snorers!)
Binoculars
Water bottle
Yoga mat
Sunscreen
Accommodation
Accommodation at the retreat will be in dormitory rooms in a 15,000 square foot facility that includes a large auditorium with seating for 100, a recreation room, lounge areas, 2 decks overlooking the horsemanship area, 2 public washrooms on the main floor. Each bedroom sleeps up to six and has a complete bathroom. You can choose a gender-specific or gender-neutral room for your stay. Upon arrival please check your room and should you find anything broken or malfunctioning please report immediately to a Connection Retreat staff member.
About Circle Square Ranch
Circle Square Ranch is a 135 acre ranch located right off of the 403 in Brantford, ON. This well established facility includes several buildings such as a large dining hall, lodge, cabins, meeting areas and more. Most activities at this retreat will take place indoors in a facility for the exclusive use of attendees of this retreat. The dining hall and all outdoor areas are open to persons and groups who may not be associated with this retreat. Creating Connection is not affiliated or associated with Circle Square Ranch. For more information about the ranch please visit their website www.csranchgrandriver.ca. The views, opinions, and values held or expressed by Circle Square Ranch do not necessarily reflect those of Creating Connection.
Directions to the Ranch
Street address is 1645 Colborne Street East, Brant, ON
Directions from the East (Toronto, Mississauga etc)
- take 401 West to 403 West (Hamilton/ Brantford)
- follow 403 West past Burlington, and up the Hamilton Mountain
- take the Wilson Street cut-off (just past the Fiddlers Green cut-off)
- turn left (West) on to Wilson
- follow Wilson (Wilson becomes Hwy #2) for 12-15 minutes
- Ranch is on the left (South) side of Hwy #2, approx 1.5 km past White Swan Road
- look for Ranch sign, there is a left hand turning lane
- if you reach Brantford you have gone approx 6-7 km to far
Directions from the West (London, Sarnia etc.)
- take 401 East to 403 East (Brantford/ Niagara)
- follow 403 West to Garden Ave/ Cainsville cut-off
- turn right on Garden Ave
- follow to 2nd lights (Hwy #2)
- turn left at lights
- follow Hwy #2 4-5 km
- Ranch is on right (south) side, just past Langford Church Road
- look for Ranch sign & covered wagon
- if you see White Swan Road you have gone 1.5 km too far
If you are coming from another location and these directions are not helpful, please contact us at the Ranch and we will assist you in finding your way here.
When you arrive, follow the signs leading to the “Connection Retreat”. Registration will take place in the Jackson Hall from 7 till 9 p.m. Friday evening and 7 till 9 a.m. Saturday morning.
Campground Rules
- No alcohol
- No non-prescription drugs
- No smoking indoors
Retreat Etiquette
- The retreat is intended for adults only. We do not offer children or youth programs but certified child and youth workers are available. If you would like to attend with minors please consult with us.
- No pets are allowed except certified service dogs.
- Any act of verbal and/or physical violence or discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status will not be tolerated at this retreat.
In order to provide a safe and inclusive environment, we reserve the right to decline participation in any activities at this retreat and registration to any future Creating Connection events to attendees who violate any of the campground rules or the retreat etiquette code above mentioned.