10 acres, Camp Journey is a place to rest, play, and connect. Located at the entryway to the Texas Hill Country in the heart of Austin County. this rustic retreat destination is a perfect place for retreats. The retreat sits on an 8-acre lake filled with kayaks and canoes, floating dock, beach area, waterfront, fire pit, swinging benches, outdoor activities pavilion, fishing dock, outdoor picnic area, indoor event space with stage, dining hall, commercial kitchen, and much more. Cabin 1 has 33 twin beds, 2 king beds, and 5 double beds. Cabin 2 has 33 twin beds, 3 double beds and 2 king beds. Cabin 3 has 5 double beds and 7 twin bunk beds. All have toilets & showers.
You’re Invited! Join Us at the District 56 Retreat & Event Hall with a Private 8-acre Lake!
Event Details
You’re Invited! Join Us at the District 56 Retreat & Event Hall with a Private 8-acre Lake!
Mark your calendars for a weekend of inspiration, connection, and fun! REGISTER NOW
Event Details:
📍 Location: 67-acre Retreat & Event Hall, Bellville, Texas, nestled by a serene 8-acre private lake. 📅 Date & Time: Saturday, February 22, 2025, 9 AM – Sunday, February 23, 2025, 9 AM. 🌟 Come and go as you please! Overnight stays are optional—you can join for the day, overnight in one of the cabins, or join the set-up committee on Friday and stay the weekend!
What’s Included:
✨ FREE for D56 Members who renew their April 2025 dues by February 20, 2025 (limited free spots available—don’t wait!). ✨ Overnight accommodations for up to 80 attendees in cozy cabins (details below). ✨ Full access to amenities, including a BBQ grill, commercial kitchen, indoor bathrooms, and hot showers.
Team Building Activities: Fun, Leisure, and Beyond!
Get ready for an incredible lineup of team-building activities designed to inspire connection and creativity while having fun!
Here’s a sneak peek: 🌟 Cooking Challenges: Compete in the commercial kitchen or outdoor BBQ pit area. 🌟 Cabin Competitions: Each cabin will receive a surprise team-building kit and compete with voting on Saturday evening. 🌟 Cabin Spirit: Create a cabin name, join in at the art table, and sport your special decorated team t-shirt! 🌟 Outdoor Adventures: Scavenger hunt, field day, volleyball, tug-of-war, relay races, basketball games, egg-and-spoon races, three-legged races. NOTE: The retreat has basketballs, volleyballs, and soccer balls, 🌟 Firepit Fun: Make s’mores and enjoy storytelling, guitar playing, and singing under the stars. 🌟 Classic Games: Bingo, “The Human Knot,” and more!
🏆 Running Scoreboard: Winners of each game will earn points, with prizes awarded to the top teams at the end of the retreat.
Renew your membership by February 20, 2025, to lock in your free spot.
Register quickly—limited spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
For members who won’t be able to renew by February 20th, the registration for the D56 Mid-Year Retreat is $35 per person
Send the total registration amount through Zelle by scanning the QR code.
If you prefer, mail a check instead of Zelle. Please make the check payable to Toastmasters International District 56and mail it to PO Box 670341, Houston, TX 77267. To allow the check to clear, we must receive it by February 15, 2025.
Special Moments:
The retreat will not only open and close with inspiring, heartfelt speakers, but we will also have inspiring speakers throughout the day, making this event a perfect blend of energy, growth, and reflection.
SPEAKERS
Mike Lejeune on stage 9 AM and Dinner Hour
Opening on Saturday, February 22, 9 AM: “The Power of One” – When we are blessed to address an audience, we never know who the one person is that was called to be the one, to hear our message. Sometimes, it’s one thought or one idea, one story that fans the spark inside of someone into a roaring flame. Mike will lead us on a reflective journey, to find the one step we are to take in 2025 that may change someone’s life. Maybe it will be in our audience, our club, our District. Maybe it will be in our home…
Join us on the journey to uncover the Power of One that is inside each of us—energy ready to be released that can transform us into the special person we were created to be.
Saturday, February 22, 5:30 – 6:30 PM Dinner Hour:
This is your calling. Renew your April 1 dues on toastmasters.org and register for this retreat NOW!
David Bell, DTM, on stage mid-dayWe are looking for a member who will attend and play the guitar while we sing songs around the campfire, roast marshmallows, and make s’mores.
Another speaker on stage will be announced soon!We are looking for a member who will attend and lead the sunrise yoga session on the dock over the lake on Sunday, February 23 at 6:45 AM (sunrise: 6:57 AM).
Register Now and let the countdown to an unforgettable retreat begin!
We can’t wait to see you there! Warm regards, District 56 Toastmasters
Driving into the 67-acre retreatDining HallEvent HallKitchen Part 1Sports FieldCanoesCabin 1Cabin 2Cabin 3 5 Fishing Docks around the retreat’s private 8-acre lake filled with Bass for catch-and-release fishingOutdoor Grill, Smoker, Air Fryer and Skillet3 Camper hookups with electric and sewage ($75 per camper hookup)Invitation to join incentive retreat: Renew April 1 dues by February 20 and register for FREE!
