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Celestial Art Retreat
(and campout)
Transformation through playful creation
Whether you’re a passionate artist or a person who likes to doodle, the Celestial Art Retreat will provide a space for you to express your creative side while in communion with God. With a foundation on the teachings of The Urantia Book, this weekend retreat will focus your mind on God’s presence and gratitude for God’s gifts.
On the 27 acres of Emerald Temple Healing Center, you will have room to choose if you want a moment of quiet reflection or if you want the joyful company of other spiritually-minded people. The property itself is being rewilded with flowers and trees. It has walking paths through the landscape and down to the River Raisin which you can enjoy during the day, and at night you can head over to the fire pit under an expanse of stars.
We encourage you to make the retreat your own, so activities are all optional. But, you can expect a collection of the following:
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Artisanal group worship, and free-range worship
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Talks from experienced students of The Urantia Book
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A shared group art project
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Simple craft lessons
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Open artist space for making something of your own choosing
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Vespers by the firepit
Dates
August 29 - September 1, 2025
Please arrive in time for dinner at 5:00.
Departures will take place after breakfast.
Location
Emerald Temple Healing Center
6223 Sharon Hollow Road
Manchester MI 48158
Lodging:
A very limited number of beds are available on site, so register early to secure an onsite bed.
The rooms are dormitory style. There may be up to six people per room and we will assign roommates based on gender ahead of time. If you would like to request a roommate you can do so on the registration form. Most of the beds are soft, 4-inch foam mattresses on the floor.
Other lodging options include:
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A hotel is a 15 minute drive away.
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Camping is permitted on the Emerald Temple grounds. Bring your own camping gear.
To cover the cost of expenses, we ask for donations of the following amounts:
This covers the cost of lodging (if staying on site), supplies, and healthy meals. All meals will be provided starting with supper on August 29 and ending with breakfast on September 1.
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Sleeping in the main building: $245
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Camping on site: $200, or $225 for RVs that need electricity
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Commuter weekend rate: $156
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Commuter day rate: $78
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*18 and under: $25 for the day, or $50 for the weekend (this reduced rate is only applicable for campers and commuters)
*We don’t have any specific programming for kids, but if your kids would like to take part in the grownup activities they are welcome to attend. To be respectful of Emerald Temple, they should also be capable of making art without coloring on furniture or walls.
This event is supported, in part, through grants from the following organizations.
Greater Lake Michigan Urantia Association (GLMUA)
Urantia Book Fellowship
Thank you!