Join us for our first women's retreat in Branson, Missouri in 2022!
*This event is currently SOLD OUT. However, we do have a cancellation list in case there are openings before our trip in November. Please email thecafe@thenotebookcafe.com if you would like to be on our cancellation list for this retreat.
We've partnered with Allied Tours to offer our first women's retreat to Branson, Missouri, 'A November to Remember' Thursday, November 10th - Sunday, November 13th. We have limited our number of guests to 24. Before you head out each day to enjoy fun and fellowship, prepare your heart each morning as we gather with The Notebook Cafe Publisher, Shelly Thompson, for a special time of devotion to get our day started. 'A November to Remember' with The Notebook Cafe will be a great way to begin the Christmas season in your heart.
TRIP DATES
A tour bus full of Jesus Girl's will depart from Des Moines, Thursday, November 10th at 7:00 a.m. and return to Des Moines, on Sunday, November 13th around 5:00 p.m. We will be departing from the Wildwood Lodge in Clive. We have women joining us from Oregon, Georgia, Illinois, California, Nebraska, and Iowa. We will be hosting a gathering at The Wildwood Lodge, the evening of Wednesday, November 9th to start to make new friendships.
PRE-NIGHT or SUNDAY NIGHT HOTEL PACKAGE:
For those driving to Des Moines on Wednesday, November 9th, or wanting to stay when we return to Des Moines on Sunday night, November 13th, we've secured group rates at the Wildwood Lodge, 11431 Forest Ave in Clive. These rates are per night.
$99.00 Two Queen Beds
$89.00 King bed
HERE'S A SUMMARY OF WHAT WE'RE PLANNING - (things out of our control could change, but all reservations have been confirmed) -
*A three night stay at the beautiful Radisson Hotel (coupons to their delicious breakfast buffet will be given to each guest for the three mornings of our stay).
*Lunch at the Smith Family Restaurant - Home of the world famous tenderloin.
*Dinner at Paula Deen’s Family Restaurant at Branson Landing
*Visiting Hollister Coffee Co. to enjoy an amazing bakery and hear the testimony by the owner of how he found God and founded Hollister Coffee Co. after the shooting death of his brother.
*Shopping historic downtown Branson and/or Branson Landing
*Dinner at Landry’s Seafood House
*“Miracle of Christmas” at Sight & Sound Theater—The Miracle of Christmas showcases the true story of Christmas. The show starts with Joseph and Mary of Nazareth during their trials they go through leading up to the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. The Nazareth townspeople betray them and the Roman rule of Herod and his soldiers threaten to destroy them. The play comes to life with trained live animals that are housed on-site. You'll see beautiful horses, camels, parrots, sheep, and so much more during this amazing play. The show also employs a very extensive cast to bring the story of Mary and Joseph to life. Your heart will be touched as you see a young Mary told of her fulfilling destiny to carry the son of God. The story takes place from conception to the birth of Jesus. It's filled with beautiful period costumes throughout the entire cast as the shepherds and kings travel on camels to present gifts to Jesus. This production will really captivate you while enjoying the Biblical scene of Jesus birth brought to life in a brand-new life-changing way.
*College of the Ozarks Tour —This Christian college is known as “Hard Work U”. Their mission is to provide the advantages of a Christian college education for those who are without sufficient means to pay for such education. Each student works at the college for their room, tuition and board. A current student will tell you all about the college on a tour of the campus which includes businesses such as The Fruitcake and Jelly Kitchen.
*Dinner and drama at Shepherd of the Hills - A Shepherd’s Christmas Carol-
The Holiday season brings to mind the importance of preserving history and time-honored family traditions. No one understands that more than the Shepherd of the Hills. We invite you to enjoy a full course turkey dinner with pumpkin dessert while we present our version of a true Christmas classic starring your favorite characters from the story, The Shepherd of the Hills. Our tale catches up with Ollie Stewart several years after losing his sweetheart Sammy Lane to his childhood friend and rival Young Matt Matthews. Join us as Mandy Ford, Uncle Ike, and the rest of the neighborhood attempt to include Ollie in their Christmas festivities. Laugh along they try to remind an incorrigible Ollie Stewart of the magic of Christmas and the true meaning of friendship. Plenty of family friendly fun awaits you in an event that is sure to be on everyone’s Christmas list for years to come.
*Branson Christmas Lights—drive thru display at Shepherd of the Hills
*A very special visit to a 100-year-old church nestled in the woods
*Lots of fellowship and laughter
DAILY MORNING DEVOTIONAL TIME
There will be a daily devotional time with Shelly Thompson at the hotel each morning with our special Christmas Devotional before we start out for a great day of fellowship, adventure, and listening for God on our travels.
A tour bus full of Jesus Girl's will depart from Des Moines, Thursday, November 10th at 7:00 a.m. and return to Des Moines, on Sunday, November 13th around 5:00 p.m. We will be departing from the Wildwood Lodge in Clive. We have women joining us from Oregon, Georgia, Illinois, California, Nebraska, and Iowa. We will be hosting a gathering at The Wildwood Lodge, the evening of Wednesday, November 9th to start to make new friendships.
PRE-NIGHT or SUNDAY NIGHT HOTEL PACKAGE:
For those driving to Des Moines on Wednesday, November 9th, or wanting to stay when we return to Des Moines on Sunday night, November 13th, we've secured group rates at the Wildwood Lodge, 11431 Forest Ave in Clive. These rates are per night.
$99.00 Two Queen Beds
$89.00 King bed
HERE'S A SUMMARY OF WHAT WE'RE PLANNING - (things out of our control could change, but all reservations have been confirmed) -
*A three night stay at the beautiful Radisson Hotel (coupons to their delicious breakfast buffet will be given to each guest for the three mornings of our stay).
*Lunch at the Smith Family Restaurant - Home of the world famous tenderloin.
*Dinner at Paula Deen’s Family Restaurant at Branson Landing
*Visiting Hollister Coffee Co. to enjoy an amazing bakery and hear the testimony by the owner of how he found God and founded Hollister Coffee Co. after the shooting death of his brother.
*Shopping historic downtown Branson and/or Branson Landing
*Dinner at Landry’s Seafood House
*“Miracle of Christmas” at Sight & Sound Theater—The Miracle of Christmas showcases the true story of Christmas. The show starts with Joseph and Mary of Nazareth during their trials they go through leading up to the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. The Nazareth townspeople betray them and the Roman rule of Herod and his soldiers threaten to destroy them. The play comes to life with trained live animals that are housed on-site. You'll see beautiful horses, camels, parrots, sheep, and so much more during this amazing play. The show also employs a very extensive cast to bring the story of Mary and Joseph to life. Your heart will be touched as you see a young Mary told of her fulfilling destiny to carry the son of God. The story takes place from conception to the birth of Jesus. It's filled with beautiful period costumes throughout the entire cast as the shepherds and kings travel on camels to present gifts to Jesus. This production will really captivate you while enjoying the Biblical scene of Jesus birth brought to life in a brand-new life-changing way.
*College of the Ozarks Tour —This Christian college is known as “Hard Work U”. Their mission is to provide the advantages of a Christian college education for those who are without sufficient means to pay for such education. Each student works at the college for their room, tuition and board. A current student will tell you all about the college on a tour of the campus which includes businesses such as The Fruitcake and Jelly Kitchen.
*Dinner and drama at Shepherd of the Hills - A Shepherd’s Christmas Carol-
The Holiday season brings to mind the importance of preserving history and time-honored family traditions. No one understands that more than the Shepherd of the Hills. We invite you to enjoy a full course turkey dinner with pumpkin dessert while we present our version of a true Christmas classic starring your favorite characters from the story, The Shepherd of the Hills. Our tale catches up with Ollie Stewart several years after losing his sweetheart Sammy Lane to his childhood friend and rival Young Matt Matthews. Join us as Mandy Ford, Uncle Ike, and the rest of the neighborhood attempt to include Ollie in their Christmas festivities. Laugh along they try to remind an incorrigible Ollie Stewart of the magic of Christmas and the true meaning of friendship. Plenty of family friendly fun awaits you in an event that is sure to be on everyone’s Christmas list for years to come.
*Branson Christmas Lights—drive thru display at Shepherd of the Hills
*A very special visit to a 100-year-old church nestled in the woods
*Lots of fellowship and laughter
DAILY MORNING DEVOTIONAL TIME
There will be a daily devotional time with Shelly Thompson at the hotel each morning with our special Christmas Devotional before we start out for a great day of fellowship, adventure, and listening for God on our travels.
PAID TRIP INCLUDES
*Transportation via Arrow Stage Lines Motorcoach
*Three nights accommodations at the beautiful Radisson Hotel. The hotel features a swimming pool, hot tub, and a fabulous restaurant and lounge area.
*Meals: 3 breakfast buffet coupons for the Radisson Breakfast Buffet will be given to each passenger, 3 dinners (Paula Deen's Family Restaurant, Laundry's Seafood House, and Shepherd of the Hills Dinner Theater).
*Sightseeing/shows admissions included- . .
--“Miracle of Christmas” at Sight & Sound Theater
--College of the Ozarks Tour
--Shepherd of the Hills - "A Shepherd’s Christmas Carol” (with dinner)
--Branson Christmas lights tour
*Shopping time at historic downtown Branson, Branson Landing, and if time allows Grand Village
*Visit to Hollister Coffee and Hollister
*Transportation via Arrow Stage Lines Motorcoach
*Three nights accommodations at the beautiful Radisson Hotel. The hotel features a swimming pool, hot tub, and a fabulous restaurant and lounge area.
*Meals: 3 breakfast buffet coupons for the Radisson Breakfast Buffet will be given to each passenger, 3 dinners (Paula Deen's Family Restaurant, Laundry's Seafood House, and Shepherd of the Hills Dinner Theater).
*Sightseeing/shows admissions included- . .
--“Miracle of Christmas” at Sight & Sound Theater
--College of the Ozarks Tour
--Shepherd of the Hills - "A Shepherd’s Christmas Carol” (with dinner)
--Branson Christmas lights tour
*Shopping time at historic downtown Branson, Branson Landing, and if time allows Grand Village
*Visit to Hollister Coffee and Hollister
COST PER PERSON
$909 per person, double occupancy
$849.00 per person, triple occupancy
$819.00 per person, quad occupancy
*A $100 per person nonrefundable deposit will be invoiced at time of registration, payable within 7 days. Allied will send a statement for the remaining balance due in August.
$909 per person, double occupancy
$849.00 per person, triple occupancy
$819.00 per person, quad occupancy
*A $100 per person nonrefundable deposit will be invoiced at time of registration, payable within 7 days. Allied will send a statement for the remaining balance due in August.
*DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF INTEREST, please get your reservations in right away. Our seating is limited to 24.