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Setting & Facilities

Shekinah has 287 acres of beautiful woodlands, streams, and valleys and is located on the North Saskatchewan River. This setting provides unique and memorable outdoor experiences. Summer camp, group retreats and worship are a few of the activities that take place. Shekinah is owned and operated by Mennonite Church Saskatchewan.

Shekinah's Top Packing Tips

Don't forget bedding & towels and any food that isn't being catered.  Bring curiosity, enthusiasm a first aid kit and a flashlight.

But don't bring alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, fireworks, firearms or pets.  And really, you'll have a much better time if you leave your cell phone and Blackberry at home too.



Directions

Shekinah Retreat Centre is about 50 minutes north of Saskatoon.

- Drive north on Highway 12 turning right at the Shekinah road sign approximately 6 kms past the town of Hepburn turnoff.

- Follow this grid road turning left at the correction line and right again at the next available turn (about 1/4 kilometre).

- Continue north until you reach Shekinah.

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Natural Setting

ravine Located on the North Saskatchewan River, Shekinah showcases some of the tremendous beauty and diversity contained in the natural world. Life abounds from the bottom of the river to the clouds in the sky. All kinds of plants, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds, fungi, and insects can be seen everywhere you look.

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Timber Lodge

 Nestled among a grove of poplar trees and overlooking the North Saskatchewan River valley, this timber frame building is one of the largest in Western Canada and has been the subject of documentaries and articles for the collaborative nature in which it was built as well as for its architectural excellence.

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Chalet

 Shekinah's Chalet is fully winterized and is equipped with a roomy, modern kitchen which includes a gas range, walk-in-cooler, pots and pans, mixing/serving bowls and enough dishes and cutlery to serve 80 to 90 people. The dining hall/meeting room seats 100 people and sleeps 50 to 60 people on mattresses on the floor. A curtain can be pulled across the centre of the room for privacy. The modern washrooms are equipped with showers.

 

 
Hermitage

 The Hermitage is a rustic, two-storey log house situated on a hilltop overlooking Shekinah property and the North Saskatchewan River valley. For those seeking a pioneer experience, the Hermitage has no amenities. Dishes and utensils are provided and cooking is done on an old-fashioned wood burning stove. Wash water must be carried outside. Rechargeable lanterns provide light in the evenings and an airtight wood burning stove is used for heating. Hermitage guests use nearby outdoor toilet.

 
Cabins

 Each of Shekinah's two cabins, Poplar Place and Aspen Alcove has electricity and is equipped for year-round use. Airtight wood burning stoves provide warmth and a cozy atmosphere. The cabins have limited kitchen facilities and cooking is done on a two-burner electric hotplate. Dishes and utensils are provided. Each cabin can sleep a total of 10 people (Two bedrooms off the living room/kitchen area can each accommodate 5 people in bunk beds). Water is provided in jugs. Cabin guests have a choice of using an outdoor toilet or the bathroom facilities located in the Chalet.

 
Shanty Tents

 For those wanting a "tenting" experience, Shekinah has ten popular Shanty Tents. Each sleep eight comfortably. Their simple construction, with 4 foot walls and tarp roofs, allow the night sounds to filter through without worrying about bugs or rain.

 
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