ABOVE RUBIES RETREAT/CAMP TESTIMONIES

I would like you to know how extremely blessed I have been since that Above Rubies retreat in Clinton, IL. I came away from that weekend with a real trust in my Lord like I’ve never known before…
I have been privileged to read your materials, books and magazines for over five years, but getting to attend an Above Rubies retreat (the one at Ft. Scott, KS) was SO beneficial - way over and above anything I imagined. - Missouri
My life as a wife and mother will never be the same after the retreat in South Carolina last weekend. You specifically prayed for joy to fill my heart and God truly has honored your heartfelt prayer. I have not stopped smiling at my children and husband since I came home. - Georgia
I think we moms are right smack in the middle of His will if we stay at home with our children and train them to do His will. What a full time job and THEN SOME! I spend every minute of every day living ON PURPOSE! I truly feel fulfilled now. A few years ago I didn’t feel very fulfilled, just wiped out! I have learned though, through the Heavenly Father, that I am a woman of POWER – right here in my own home! What a privilege! Well, of course, attending all of those Above Rubies retreats certainly helped to keep me on the right track. What a terrific encouragement! Nancy, keep on washing the spiritual feet of weary mothers! - Florida
I’m glad I went to the retreat and brought back your teachings on how to do better as a mother. One of the ways that has changed me and my children is the teaching you gave on our home’s atmosphere – that it’s the atmosphere of the home that the children will remember and that it should be pleasant, easy-going and joyful. As a homeschool mom I’m now remembering that how we go through our day is more important than what we get done in our day. I’m beginning to see a more loving environment here. It feels good. And some days we get just as much done with a slower-paced, pleasant atmosphere as we did with the stressed, impatient atmosphere we had before. I even laugh and tease with my children now. Each time I laugh, I realize how good it feels and should do it more often. - Louisiana
I want to thank you again for the wonderful and inspiring retreat last weekend. Your message is so anointed and deep. I ‘m not sure anyone can “nail us to the wall” so sweetly as you do. - Florida
Colin is such a powerful speaker, the two of you make an awesome team. - Florida
Your messages were straight from the Bible and the truth resonated within my soul. Yet, they were practical as well and easily implemented.
The retreat launched me into pursuit of biblical femininity. You hit the launch button which shot me from whining about wasting my master’s degree to wanting nothing but a life of service to the Lord in the form of being a godly wife and mother and influencing generations for His kingdom. You got me out of whining and into winning.
The retreat was absolutely life changing. I have not stopped talking about it to my husband and he has noticed a big change in me. I am going to ’the well’ each morning and I am really limiting what I attend to in my mothering hours.

HOW TO ORGANIZE AN

ABOVE RUBIES RETREAT

{flv}ARI-13-2006{/flv}

The first thing you’ll want to decide is whether you want to have a a Men’s Retreat, a Couples Retreat, or a Family Camp for the moms, dads and/or the whole family.

The next thing that you need to do is to find a suitable Retreat Center – somewhere where we can all stay together – sleep, eat, and have meetings. It’s not only the ministry that is so valuable, but also the fellowship and encouragement of kindred spirits. Choose a comfortable place, but not too expensive so that it can be affordable.

If you are planning a Family Camp you will need to find a camp that has loads of fun things for families so the children can have a wonderful time and will not be bored. At Family Camps we make the afternoon free for families to enjoy family time together as a family, so you need suitable facilities for this.

We like to have the Retreat from Friday evening to Sunday lunchtime. We would need to have meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday lunchtime. Folk can get their own meal on the way to the camp on the Friday evening. We start the Retreat with the first meeting on the Friday evening at about 7. 00 p.m.

If possible, it is good if the meeting room and the dining hall are not too far away from the bedrooms. Make sure the meeting hall is adequate too.

What about finance? The cost of the retreat is $30 per person, or $60 for couples or families. This is to cover the cost of my airfare (or for Colin and myself if it is a Couples of Family Camp), brochures, phone calls, photocopying and other expenses involved in setting up the retreat. This way no one will be out of pocket. If there is money left over, it is given to the printing of Above Rubies.

Most retreat centers require a deposit. Mostly the folk organizing the retreat will pay this (it is reimbursed of course as money comes in for registrations). However, if you can’t manage this, let us know and Above Rubies will pay the deposit, which will be reimbursed as registrations come in.

Once you have found a suitable place, check out what dates they have available and then contact me at Above Rubies and we can confirm a date.

Once we have confirmed the date, you will then need to prepare a registration form that can be made available to those who want to come. We will advertise it in Above Rubies, but we don’t want to rely totally on Above Rubies. To really get folks in, you need to think of others ways of making it known by getting the brochures or advertising to churches, homeschooling organizations, radio etc. However, the greatest advertising is personal invitation and word of mouth.

Once you have confirmed a Retreat site, I will then send you a list of all the ideas that can help you organize a wonderful Retreat. I can send you samples of brochures and everything you need.

It is also great if you can gather a few ladies around you and do it together. Pray together and plan together. It is always much more fun to do something together, isn’t it? And less work for you as a mother, too.

Beside your own contact information, it is preferable if you can have the phone and email of someone else too. On odd occasions the person organizing a retreat has had to urgently go out of town and there has been no one to take calls. Therefore, please have two contacts on your brochure and advertising.

Would you like some help in organizing?

Trish Evans is now organizing her fifth Above Rubies retreat and is very experienced. She has written guidelines to help others to find a suitable place and other tips that she has found. She will be a great help. You can contact her at:

TRISH EVANS

11096 Pala Place, Mira Loma, CA 92752

Phone: (909) 681 4858

EMAIL: TRISH EVANS


Sherri Leiter who is now preparing to organize her third Above Rubies retreat in Tennessee is also willing to answer any questions of other mothers who are planning to organize Retreats. She is a wonderful encourager and will have lots of ideas to share with you. Her address is:

SHERRI LEITER

276 Nash Rd, Summertown,Tn 38483

Phone: (931) 964 9944

EMAIL: SHERRI LEITER


Have fun organizing. I will look forward to receiving some tentative dates from you – and we will all have a wonderful time when we get together.

Love from

NANCY CAMPBELL

PHONE: (931) 729 9861

Email: Retreat Info

Above Rubies
Celebrations

groupshotcroppedsizedown

FAMILY CELEBRATIONS

extended family bike trip at Above Rubies Family Retreat

Family Camps are for the whole family – fathers, mothers and the children. Singles and single mothers are also welcome.

The speakers are Colin and Nancy Campbell. Colin will minister to the fathers and Nancy to the mothers, unless otherwise stated.

Come and be encouraged, challenged, fortified, strengthened, uplifted and inspired in your divine calling of parenting.

What others are saying about their experiences at our Celebrations,

Click link below to read:

Above Rubies Celebration Testimonies…

LADIES CELEBRATIONS

olderdaughtermombikes_w

All ladies are welcome at these retreats – wives, mothers, singles, teen daughters, and of course we always welcome the nursing babies.

Nancy Campbell, editress of Above Rubies will be the speaker (unless otherwise stated). You will be blessed, encouraged, challenged, fortified, strengthened, uplifted and inspired in your high calling of being a wife and mother.

More retreats are continually being organized so keep watching the Above Rubies Web Page.

 

 

2024 Celebrations


 

April 17th-24th 2024 at Laguna Beach Christian Retreat

This is our biggest retreat serving over 100 families during our week of fellowship, sessions with Nancy and Colin Campbell, breakout sessions with gifted speakers and teachers, family activities, and incredible worship! Come as a friend but leave as family! 

Pre-registration for April 2023 attendees only-

April 27th, 2023, through May 16th, 2023

$200 per family or $50 per single. 

General registration open to the public-

Registration Pricing:

February 1, 2024 - April 17, 2024**

$250 per Family or $60 per Single

                    ---

Meal Package:

6 Dinner Meals for $30 per person, ages 3 & up

**Meal Package Optional**

Housing is assigned through Above Rubies, but payment for your housing will go directly to Laguna when you arrive that week.

https://aboverubiesgulfcoast.com/

 

JUNE 7 – 9, IDAHO

LADIES RETREAT at Boulder Creek Ranch

At the base of Cabinet Mountains
378 Emerson Ln, Bonners Ferry ID 83805

Contact: Kathy Ware

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Ph: 360 391 5712

Contact: Seth Kinkade

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Ph: 208-358-9117

Website: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/aboverubiesidaho/1180012#

 

JULY 12 - 14 - FAMILY RETREAT IN MISSOURI!

Location: LOVE AND PURITY CAMPUS

5027 Wayne 380 Lot 10, Patterson, MO 63956​

Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

30 August – 2 September, Labor Day Weekend

FAMILY RETREAT AT TIMBER CREEK CAMP

8113 Morton Marathon Rd, Pulaski, MS 39152
Ph: (601) 536 901

Website To register: lanfordlegacy.com

Connie Lanford (225) 335 3969

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

7 SEPTEMBER MICHIGAN

LADIES’ DAY SEMINAR:

135 N State Rd, Owosso, MI 48867

Contact: Amber Koenig

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Ph: 989-666-7933

 

 

Above Rubies Address

AboveRubies
Email Nancy

PO Box 681687
Franklin, TN 37068-1687

Phone : 931-729-9861
Office Hrs 9am - 5pm, M - F, CTZ