FAQ Page for Mens' Getaway 2024 Back to Getaway Home Page
How can I register? Use this link to register online.
What will we do? See the tentative schedule here.
Where is this hosted?
We are planning on hosting this at Cascade Lodge. If there are more than 63 men planning to come we will likely move it to MPM's Three Trails Ranch. Both are about 30 minutes outside of Durango.
Who is Master Plan Ministries?
Master Plan Ministries has been helping fulfill the Great Commission in South West Colorado and around the world since 1985. Please read more here. We have been hosting men's getaways for over 30 years. See our statement of faith here.
Why is it so affordable?
A few reasons are that we own Cascade Lodge and Three Trails Ranch. Also we are asking all the men to help take a shift in the kitchen for cooking or cleaning. You won't miss out on the sessions. Lastly, we are not paying for a special key note speaker to be flown in and his honorarium. Master Plan Staff are faith supported Gospel ministers and will be doing most if not all of the speaking.
What if I can't afford the retreat cost?
We don't want money to be the reason you don't go. We are offering a handful of Scholarships to the retreat. If you get a scholarship, we ask that you are ready to put in some extra effort in the kitchen for prep or clean up. If you go to a local church, sometimes they will give scholarships to an event like this.
How do I get a MPM trucker hat?
During the online registration, under the tickets, you can must select an "Add ON" to buy a hat for $10.
Should I bring my young son?
We really want to reach young men at this retreat. Reaching the next generation of men is on our hearts. However, we will not have any child care, and we can't let youngsters roam around without adult supervision. We want you and all participants to get the most out of the retreat as possible. Also, there will likely be some PG-13 testimonies and topics that we'll address. We will try to prep you for those as the schedule gets confirmed. If you bring your son, you should plan to debrief the retreat with him 1 on 1 before you get home. It is your responsibility to guide your son in the right direction with things he may hear at this men's retreat. We think that a Christian environment is a better place to learn about adult issues than youtube, Tik Tok, or public school.
Your sons that are age 11 and over are welcome as long as they are able to sit through up to 2 hour worship/teaching sessions, and participate or listen during the men's small groups. If they get restless we ask that you'd take them for a short walk/talk rather than cut them loose in the surrounding beast infested wilderness ;) Bringing a quiet activity they can do in a seat (i.e. a book, Rubik's cube or even a small video game on mute, not earbuds) is not optimal, but is likely better than them not coming at all. You know your son's attention span. If not ask his mom. We all have a responsibility to reach the hearts of the next generation of young men! Tickets are discounted for students. There will be features in the program that will be aimed at recognizing the importance of the youth and encouraging their enjoyment of the event. We aim to make it fun and rewarding for them.
We will have a pool table, foosball, and ping pong table at Cascade Lodge, and that will be available during free time, but not during the sessions and discussion groups. There is a chance this event will be held at Three Trails Ranch where we do not have a ping pong table.
What else should I bring? See a list of suggested items here.
Can I come if I am not a Christian or have never been to a men's getaway/retreat before?
Yes! We think that any natural born man would really enjoy this retreat. It will also help if you are open minded to the claims of Jesus, and are willing to listen to several men share stories about how God changed their lives and willing to listen to engaging messages from the Bible. There will be periodic times of group singing too, but you you can just listen and observe if you'd like.
Are church pastors and other ministry leaders invited?
Yes. We'd love to have you.
What time will it get started, and end ?
Men can arrive anytime after 6:00 pm on Friday for onsite registration and settling into rooms, and we will have our first big group session orientation meeting at 8:00 pm. Please eat dinner before arrival.
We will wrap up around 11:00 a.m. on Sunday and each man will be asked to help clean up their living areas. On Sunday, men should plan to grab lunch elsewhere, though there will likely be some food for guys that stick around to help with clean up.
I have to come late or leave early.
Feel free to come late or leave early. We understand that some men have responsibilities in church the Sunday am, and every retreat several men leave to serve. We commend that. We ask that you do pay the full amount for a ticket even if you have to miss a meal or two to simplify our processes. If you have questions about this please contact Austin.
Who will be teaching the Word?
Master Plan staff, board members or other men that are trusted ministry partners of Master Plan. As those men are confirmed, we'll announce it on the email list. Other men will be MC-ing, sharing testimonies, leading worship, music, etc.
What are sleeping arrangements like?
Everyone will need to bring their own sleeping bag or single size sheets and blanket as well as a pillow and towel. There are 4 lofts at Cascade Lodge with 15 beds each. The mattresses are memory foam liquid cooled. If we did adjust to Three Trails Ranch, the sleeping arrangements would change and we would address that in an email.
If you have other questions that aren't addressed here, please shoot Austin an email at [email protected] or a text or call at 970-749-7873.
What will we do? See the tentative schedule here.
Where is this hosted?
We are planning on hosting this at Cascade Lodge. If there are more than 63 men planning to come we will likely move it to MPM's Three Trails Ranch. Both are about 30 minutes outside of Durango.
Who is Master Plan Ministries?
Master Plan Ministries has been helping fulfill the Great Commission in South West Colorado and around the world since 1985. Please read more here. We have been hosting men's getaways for over 30 years. See our statement of faith here.
Why is it so affordable?
A few reasons are that we own Cascade Lodge and Three Trails Ranch. Also we are asking all the men to help take a shift in the kitchen for cooking or cleaning. You won't miss out on the sessions. Lastly, we are not paying for a special key note speaker to be flown in and his honorarium. Master Plan Staff are faith supported Gospel ministers and will be doing most if not all of the speaking.
What if I can't afford the retreat cost?
We don't want money to be the reason you don't go. We are offering a handful of Scholarships to the retreat. If you get a scholarship, we ask that you are ready to put in some extra effort in the kitchen for prep or clean up. If you go to a local church, sometimes they will give scholarships to an event like this.
How do I get a MPM trucker hat?
During the online registration, under the tickets, you can must select an "Add ON" to buy a hat for $10.
Should I bring my young son?
We really want to reach young men at this retreat. Reaching the next generation of men is on our hearts. However, we will not have any child care, and we can't let youngsters roam around without adult supervision. We want you and all participants to get the most out of the retreat as possible. Also, there will likely be some PG-13 testimonies and topics that we'll address. We will try to prep you for those as the schedule gets confirmed. If you bring your son, you should plan to debrief the retreat with him 1 on 1 before you get home. It is your responsibility to guide your son in the right direction with things he may hear at this men's retreat. We think that a Christian environment is a better place to learn about adult issues than youtube, Tik Tok, or public school.
Your sons that are age 11 and over are welcome as long as they are able to sit through up to 2 hour worship/teaching sessions, and participate or listen during the men's small groups. If they get restless we ask that you'd take them for a short walk/talk rather than cut them loose in the surrounding beast infested wilderness ;) Bringing a quiet activity they can do in a seat (i.e. a book, Rubik's cube or even a small video game on mute, not earbuds) is not optimal, but is likely better than them not coming at all. You know your son's attention span. If not ask his mom. We all have a responsibility to reach the hearts of the next generation of young men! Tickets are discounted for students. There will be features in the program that will be aimed at recognizing the importance of the youth and encouraging their enjoyment of the event. We aim to make it fun and rewarding for them.
We will have a pool table, foosball, and ping pong table at Cascade Lodge, and that will be available during free time, but not during the sessions and discussion groups. There is a chance this event will be held at Three Trails Ranch where we do not have a ping pong table.
What else should I bring? See a list of suggested items here.
Can I come if I am not a Christian or have never been to a men's getaway/retreat before?
Yes! We think that any natural born man would really enjoy this retreat. It will also help if you are open minded to the claims of Jesus, and are willing to listen to several men share stories about how God changed their lives and willing to listen to engaging messages from the Bible. There will be periodic times of group singing too, but you you can just listen and observe if you'd like.
Are church pastors and other ministry leaders invited?
Yes. We'd love to have you.
What time will it get started, and end ?
Men can arrive anytime after 6:00 pm on Friday for onsite registration and settling into rooms, and we will have our first big group session orientation meeting at 8:00 pm. Please eat dinner before arrival.
We will wrap up around 11:00 a.m. on Sunday and each man will be asked to help clean up their living areas. On Sunday, men should plan to grab lunch elsewhere, though there will likely be some food for guys that stick around to help with clean up.
I have to come late or leave early.
Feel free to come late or leave early. We understand that some men have responsibilities in church the Sunday am, and every retreat several men leave to serve. We commend that. We ask that you do pay the full amount for a ticket even if you have to miss a meal or two to simplify our processes. If you have questions about this please contact Austin.
Who will be teaching the Word?
Master Plan staff, board members or other men that are trusted ministry partners of Master Plan. As those men are confirmed, we'll announce it on the email list. Other men will be MC-ing, sharing testimonies, leading worship, music, etc.
What are sleeping arrangements like?
Everyone will need to bring their own sleeping bag or single size sheets and blanket as well as a pillow and towel. There are 4 lofts at Cascade Lodge with 15 beds each. The mattresses are memory foam liquid cooled. If we did adjust to Three Trails Ranch, the sleeping arrangements would change and we would address that in an email.
If you have other questions that aren't addressed here, please shoot Austin an email at [email protected] or a text or call at 970-749-7873.
