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.
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Shekinah Retreat Centre, located 50 minutes
north of Saskatoon on the North Saskatchewan River, offers a great new
learning experience for kids and adults throughout the year. Shekinah
is accessible year round by travelling straight north on Highway 12
from Saskatoon, turning right at the Shekinah roadsign just north of
the town of Hepburn. 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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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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Nestled among a grove of poplar trees and
overlooking the North Saskatchewan River valley, this building is an
architectural gem - a three story, timber-framed building designed to
meet a wide variety of conference and retreat needs. Although perfect
for church conferences and business meetings of all kinds, the Timber
Lodge is also the ideal place for celebrations! Weddings, family
reunions, anniversary parties, holiday gatherings - all are celebrated
in comfort and style in the Timber Lodge!
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Shekinah's Chalet
is fully winterized and is equiped with a roomy modern kitchen,
including a gas range, walk-in-cooler, pots & 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 - 60 people on
matresses on the floor. A curtain can be pulled across the centre of
the room for privacy. The modern washrooms are equipped with showers.
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The Hermitage
is a rustic, two-story 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
woodburning stove. Wash water must be carried outside. Gas and kerosene
lanterns provide light in the evenings and an air-tight woodburning
stove is used for heating. Hermitage guests use nearby outdoor toilet.
The Hermitage sleeps 15 people.
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Each of Shekinah's two cabins, Poplar Place and Aspen Alcove
is equipped for year-round use. Air-tight woodburning 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 sleeps a total of 15
people. Two bedrooms off the living room/kitchen area accomodate 10
people in bunk beds. As well, each cabin has a hide-a-bed and
mattresses are available for several more to sleep on the floor. Cabin
guests have achoice of using an outdoor toilet or the bathroom
facilities located in the Chalet. Any wash water must be carried
outside.
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For those wanting a "tenting" experience, Shekinah has ten popular Shanty Tents.
Each sleep six 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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A number of electrified sites surround a fire pit in a small clearing. The trailer park is located near the chalet and shanty tents.
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