The Refuge Retreat Center

09/24/2026

Our September update is here!

Summer is officially over. What felt like something that started just yesterday is now gone! Such is the way something wonderful goes that, like that old Joni Mitchell song, you really don’t “know what you got ‘til it’s gone.” But as we look back on our summer, we’re grateful, because in...

02/02/2026

Rain, wind, and trees...oh my!

We hope it’s still early enough in the year to say “Happy New Year” to you. Yes? Well, wherever this email finds you, we pray that this new year has been a good one so far. It has for us here at The Refuge as we have hosted retreatants, had conversations with our board members, and waited on t...

12/02/2025

It's always fascinating to see what happens at nearby Lassen Volcanic National Park. Read this story to learn about the new species of amoeba found in the boiling pools at Lassen.

A tiny creature living in the boiling hot pools of Lassen Volcanic National Park has stunned scientists by surviving temperatures hotter than what was ever thought possible for complex life.

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02/18/2025

This was news to us this week!

Weeks before his assassination, JFK toured California's wild landscapes, visiting Lassen and Whiskeytown to champion conservation.

12/30/2024

We're excited to see this post about one of our favorites, Burney Falls! Make a plan to come see it in the New Year and retreat with us.

In a state as popular as California, there's never a bad time to find a hidden gem. Tucked away in an underrated state park, this waterfall fits the bill.

12/20/2024

Read our year-end newsletter and hear the latest for us as we wrap up 2024!

10/14/2024

We're glad to announce that, after around 2 years of waiting for permits, The Haven has an installed propane fireplace, just in time for the winter. Pray with us this Wednesday for all to be found up-to-snuff at our inspection.

09/11/2024

This summer, we've enjoyed some good conversations spurred by the "100 Questions to Ask Your Parents Before They Die" worksheet from our friends at Redeeming Babel. Insightful, eye-opening, and relationship-building. Enjoy!