digital 2026 booklet

Our 2026 Sabbath Retreat will be held Friday, April 17 - Sunday, April 19. Women and gender diverse folx, come join us as we get away for a weekend of rest, relaxation, fun, and connection.

    • Personal items + clothing

    • Consider bringing your own pillow and extra blanket. (Bedding and towel provided.) 

    • Anything you would appreciate for a retreat (journal, Bible, book to read, etc).

    • Any free time activities you want: games, puzzles, crafts, hiking shoes, water bottle, musical instrument for jam session, song idea for lip sync, etc.

    • We will be doing lip sync / karaoke Saturday night along with line dancing! Costumes are not necessary but appreciated.

  • Many people enjoy bringing snacks to share during our time together. Bringing something to share is appreciated but not required.

  • Menucha Retreat and Conference Center
    38711 Historic Columbia River Highway, Corbett, OR 97019

    For those gathering with us on Friday, if you're able, try to leave early! It can take upwards of 1.5 hours to get to Menucha from Newberg during high traffic Fridays. We are welcome to arrive any time after 4:30pm.

    When you enter the property, the one-way road curves around and the first buildings you hit are the office and the Wright Dining Hall. Please do not stop there - keep driving to the Creevey Commons parking lot. 

  • We want everyone who is interested to be able to attend the retreat. The basic cost includes dinner on Friday, 3 meals on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday and 2 nights lodging. Please pay as you are able:

    TRUE COST
    $250     - Full Weekend

    $267 - Full Weekend + dietary needs

    $42 - Saturday Only [includes lunch]

    OFFSET COST
    $200     - Full Weekend

    $217- Full Weekend + dietary needs

    SCHOLARSHIPS
    Pay as you are able (please enter amount when registering).

  • Note: When you pay in cash or with a check, 100% goes back to Wayside.

    • Pay cash marked "name + retreat" or check marked "retreat" at 5:00pm Sunday Gathered Worship

    • Mail check marked "retreat" to "Wayside Friends Church" P.O. Box 490 Newberg, OR 97132

    • Pay securely online (PayPal or Tithe.ly), add "name + retreat" to the memo line.

    • Pay cash, check, or with a credit/ debit card with Square at Spring Sabbath Retreat

  • Full Weekend // Friday, April 17 - Sunday, April 19
    This includes dinner on Friday, 3 meals on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday and 2 nights lodging.

    Saturday Only // Saturday, April 18th
    This includes lunch on Saturday.

  • Those with dietary needs will need to pay an additional $17 and fill out this required additional form prior to retreat.

  • There will be opportunities to carpool to Menucha for those who need/ would like to. Please share your transportation preference in your registration.