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A Christian Camping and Retreat CenterThe Wilderness Fellowship MinistriesFostering Godly Intimacy Since 1972
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The Log Cabin was built between 1978-1980 by hand with logs purchased from Pastor Tom and wife Bev Gunderson who used to pastor Calvary Covenant Church in Alpha, WI. Calvary had made use of the property for many years before it became The Wilderness Fellowship Ministries. Tom and Bev had adopted two children from Korea and also gave birth to another daughter whom they named April. Tom’s desire and dream was to one day build a log cabin with April so as we understand it they cut the logs with that dream in mind. However, life throws at us sometimes the most difficult curves which change our plans and dreams. April, along with her niece were tragically killed in a car accident which devastated those dreams and plans. After this tragedy the logs were purchased from Tom and Bev having a plan much bigger in size than what Tom and Bev had originally planned, we “stretched” the building to 20′ x 30′ and it has served groups since it was opened in the early 1980’s.
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Group Cabin Policies apply to any Group Cabins reserved by a group. Our definition of a “group” is a group of people who are mostly not an immediate family consisting of a dad, mom and their immediate children. In other words, they are affiliated by organization, not necessarily related. Example: youth group, church group, young adults, organized club, scouts, etc.
Family Cabin Policies apply to any Family Cabins reserved by a family. Our definition of a “family” is simply that unit made up of Dad and/or Mom and their own immediate children. For example, 2 brothers and their wives and children would be considered 2 families.
You are welcome to come enjoy The Wilderness, walk trails or sit by the lake, however, the earliest facility “check in” time is 3 pm. Please make every effort to keep the check in time you told us when you made your reservation and is on your confirmation email. If you are going to be late, please call and let us know your arrival time. (Please leave a message if no answer.)
We are able to keep your credit card on file in a safe, PCI-compliant manner. Rest assured the details of your credit card cannot be seen, shared, or accessed. We won’t make any charges to your credit card unless you incur a cancellation fee, and you will be notified of such.
No pets or animals of any kind are allowed in any of our facilities. The only exception to this policy is a service animal.
We ask for your credit card number so that in the event of a cancellation or no-show, TWFM has a way of charging you a cancellation fee, according to our cancellation policy. Other than the cancellation fee, we do not charge anything to your credit card.
No. Please do not drive your vehicle to the front door of our Group Cabins. There are signs which clearly mark where you can and cannot drive. Please respect these directions.
It is a very short walk across the lawn from the parking lot to the Farm House; NO vehicles allowed on the grass!
It is a short hike into the woods from the road to the Log Cabin; NO vehicles are allowed on the trail, off the road.
The Lakeside Cabin is the only Group Cabin where vehicles and pop-up camping trailers are allowed to park on the grass in front of the cabin. WINTER NOTE: The road to Lakeside Cabin is closed during the winter, the cabin is hike in access only during these months.
No, TWFM does not provide linens. You must bring your own linens and personal towels. As a point of health and consideration for all guests, please bring ONLY freshly washed and machine-dried bed linens, blankets, sleeping bags, and cases on pillows. The Group Cabins have 4-inch thick foam mattresses.
Yes, you need to bring everything you need to prepare and eat your own food, including your own jug/container for water, pots, pans, utensils, dishes, hot pads, dish cloths, and dish soap.
No, TWFM provides firewood to heat the Group Cabins. If you want wood for a campfire, you’ll need to purchase it at the office, $4/bundle.
Yes, each Group Cabin has its own campfire pit. Firewood is available for purchase at the office, $4/bundle.