Serenity Cabin/GEM

10/21/2026

We still have days available in November at our Cabin. Fall is beautiful there!

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10/01/2026

Serenity Awaits! We have some available dates for October still available but they are going fast.. The last two weeks are open , Come Check it out. Growthed.org

09/10/2026

05/07/2026

Serenity Cabin, located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, in Galax, Virginia, has openings for summer and fall. Mark and Debbie Smith the cabin owners are offering a special opportunity to guests.
We are giving away one free night to the first three people who book a 3 night stay. Serenity Awaits! Check out the website at
growthencouragement.com

You can message us.

09/24/2024

We were at our cabin over the weekend and our son's girlfriend captured some great pictures I wanted to share with you. This is what you get to experience if you book a stay with us.
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08/22/2024

LOOKING FOR A GET AWAY?
Our cabin is waiting for you! September is open except for the weekend of the 20th.

Serenity Cabin - A peaceful, restful, place to relax for those who serve in the ministry at a huge discount. In the Blue Ridge Mountains near the Blue Ridge Parkway.

11/28/2023

🌟 It's Giving Tuesday! 🌟

On this Giving Tuesday, join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of ministry couples needing rest and restoration. Growth Encouragement Ministries and Serenity Cabin is a place of encouragement and peace.

Your donation directly impacts lives by providing:

❤️ Rest and relaxing environment in the middle of the Blueridge Mountains
🏡 Maintenance and improvements for our cabin

Every donation makes a difference! Thank you for your support! If you would like to donate to our ministry, please send us a message.

12/27/2022

As we close the year, we are counting the many blessings we have had this year! The biggest of them all was to have Mark home for Christmas! He is recovering well and we are so happy to have him home with us again! Please continue to pray for the days ahead and for a full recovery.

As you reflect on your year, would you consider a year end gift to Growth Encouragement Ministries to honor Mark as he is on a journey to recovery? Both Mark and Debbie are passionate to serve ministers families and they hold this ministry close to their heart. We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and wish you a happy New Year!

Special blessings from Mark and Debbie Smith

You can give online at growthencouragement.org/giving If you would like to send a check please send us a messages

P.S. Gifts need to be postmarked or given by Dec 31 for tax purposes. Thank you!

Growth Encouragement Ministry is a 501C3 tax deductible ministry which has been established to support ministry couples and those who lead ministries around the world. For 30 plus Mark and Debbie Smith have served in ministry and loved on ministry couples. As we have pastored and worked in Bible c....