Nonfiction Volume 24: The Retreat

Who: Women in Ministry (ministers' wives, widows of ministers, and women ministers)

What: A two-day retreat to equip and encourage you. nonfiction's format is unique and unlike conferences, services, or workshops.

When: Thursday and Friday, November 7-8, 2024, are the dates of the retreat. Both days will be packed full from 10:00 am until late each night. If possible, you will want to plan to arrive Wednesday evening to get settled and get a good night's rest so you will be ready to go Thursday morning. Check-in opens at 9:00 am Thursday, so plan to be there at 9:00 am to get signed in, then stop by the New Life Cafe to purchase coffee, catch up with your tribe, and shop the merch table before nonfiction begins! Our sessions will end late on Friday evening, so plan to leave Saturday morning if you can.

Cost: Registration will open at 12 noon EST on Monday, June 3, 2024, and will end when tickets are sold out or on September 6, whichever is sooner. The cost is $349 per person and includes the retreat registration, lunch and dinner both days, and all materials.

What do I wear? Dress for the entire event is casual! No heels! Dress comfortably and cozy and plan to relax. If you are from the South or West, please know that this time of year in Indiana is often quite cold, so bring plenty of warm clothes. The church is usually warm, however, so you may want to layer to adjust your comfort level as needed.

How do meals work? We will be serving lunch and dinner both Thursday and Friday as part of the schedule in order to maximize our time together. (Although we are not providing breakfast, the recommended hotels include a complimentary breakfast. The New Life Cafe will also have coffee and snacks for sale.)

Where: The event will be held in Terre Haute, Indiana, at New Life Fellowship (7849 Wabash Ave.). The church is about one hour from the Indianapolis airport.

Travel: If you are flying, plan to fly into Indianapolis International Airport (IND). We recommend you fly in Wednesday afternoon/evening so you can get settled and rest up and be ready to go Thursday morning for nonfiction check-in at 9:00 am (sessions start at 10:00 am). We encourage you to check with others who are attending about the possibility of carpooling. Terre Haute is about an hour from the airport. The Indy airport does have an onsite car rental location.

Accommodations: We recommend Holiday Inn Express and Home2 Suites in Terre Haute.

What about my children? We regret that we are unable to provide childcare for this event. Due to the length of the days and the nature of the conference, it would be best for all children (with the exception of infants) to remain at home with a caregiver if possible.

Can I get a refund? We are so sorry, but we are unable to offer refunds. However, registrations can be transferred to someone else. To transfer a registration, contact us at [email protected].

How will I know if there are any changes or updates? Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @nonfiction.women, and be sure to check the email account associated with the address you used to register.

I have a question not answered here. Contact us at [email protected], and we will be happy to help you!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

New Life Fellowship, 7849 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, United States