A lake house. A small circle of women.
A weekend that could change everything.
You’re invited to Songs on the Lake. A weekend retreat on Lake Sara in Effingham, Illinois Friday afternoon, August 21 - Sunday afternoon, August 23.
This isn’t just a retreat — it’s an invitation.
To laugh wildly, cry freely, worship fully, and encounter more of Jesus in the quiet and the chaos. Out on the water, around the table, in the pages of Scripture, and in your journal. In the stillness of early morning and under the stars.
Your bridegroom King is singing over you.
"There’s a private place reserved for the lovers of God, where they sit near Him and receive the revelation-secrets of His promises."
— Psalm 25:14
"Since Songs on the Lake, I have been more free to worship Jesus, and more connected to the Father and to Holy Spirit.”
"My favorite moment was meeting Holy Spirit in the lake.”
“Absolutely life changing!”
“Spirit-led, transformational, Inspiring”
“Amazing, Impactful, Holy”
“Heaven on earth!”
“Healing , Inspirational, Loved”
WHAT WOMEN ARE SAYING
ABOUT OUR RETREATS…
JOIN US FOR THIS ALL-INCLUSIVE RETREAT
Join Ginger Cash Etcheson, author of Wired for More, and her team for an all-inclusive weekend retreat at her lakeside home in Effingham, Illinois, from Friday afternoon, August 21 through Sunday afternoon, August 23.
Nestled along the shores of Lake Sara—often called the hidden jewel in America's heartland—Songs on the Lake will be a relaxed, unhurried weekend with space to breathe, listen, and respond to whatever Holy Spirit is doing. You’ll discover treasures that can’t be found on any map.
Our time together will include fresh locally sourced seasonally inspired meals prepared on site, worship, Scripture, silence, laughter, prayer, and room for holy surprise.
Space is limited to just 8 women, and spots will fill quickly.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Two nights / three days at Ginger’s lakeside retreat
Shared meals prepared on site
Coffee, tea, wine, and mocktails
Group gatherings, worship, prayer, Scripture, and spacious free time
Access to lake, dock, kayaks, paddle board, and hot tub
Retreat materials and a few thoughtfully curated surprises
ROOM + BOARD DETAILS
We have four cozy sleeping options available. Please rank your top two preferences when registering, and we’ll do our best to accommodate!
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THE ROOST
$1050 (private room)
Your own restful space, one queen bed.
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THE NEST
$1050 (private room)
Your own restful space, one queen bed.
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EGG-SCAPE HATCH
$950 per person
1 queen bed, for two friends to share.
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THE CHICK-INN COOP
$850 per person
Four women, four single beds, shared loft space.