We are proud to introduce the 2024 summer staff team! In total, 29 young adults have committed themselves to a summer of service in the peaceful woods. Thirteen staff are back for a second summer, while the rest are joining us for the first time. Together they are a group who are committed to caring, serving, and growing –as individuals and as a community. When they all bring their instruments to campfire, we have a full fledged band!
The Story of Alfredo
As the summer comes to a close, we pause to reflect on the stories that shaped us. This first story comes from two-year returning summer staff Hannah Lehman (Goshen College)….
“A place to come back to…” by Shianne Harrison
As you leave and begin into the next chapter, no matter how much you or the world around you changes, these woods will be here when you need it.
I have become more like dirt – by Hannah LaFary
The following mid-summer reflection was written by summer staff Hannah LaFary, a rising Junior at Valparaiso University, and was shared as part of the annual Builders Weekend worship. A 6…