- Prices jump after July — - register now, pay later with cash or + Prices jump after July. + Register now, pay later with cash or card. Heroes save an extra 15%.
@@ -1220,9 +1227,9 @@ "Grab your spot before the Early Bird flies away.", "13+ outdoor activities are calling your name...", "Fresh local food. Live worship. 100+ acres of adventure.", - "Kids 3 and under get in FREE — bring the whole crew.", + "Kids 3 and under get in FREE. Bring the whole crew.", "Heroes save 15%. Register now, pay later.", - "Secure your spot today — pay later with cash or card.", + "Secure your spot today. Pay later with cash or card.", "Over 10 renowned speakers. One unforgettable weekend.", "3 days of faith, family, and fun in North Idaho.", ]; @@ -1593,7 +1600,7 @@ loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://cdn.lasthourhosting.org/assets/Bouldercreekretreatoptimized.webp" - alt="Boulder Creek Retreat logo — 100+ acre venue in Bonners Ferry, Idaho" + alt="Boulder Creek Retreat logo. 100+ acre venue in Bonners Ferry, Idaho" width="20%" />Renowned Christian voices on privacy, freedom, off-grid living, - homesteading, and simple living — practical, not preachy. + homesteading, and simple living. Practical, not preachy.
- Locally sourced, non-GMO, seed-oil-free meals from on-site vendors - — sold separately, so you eat what you love. Real food that fuels - real adventure. + Locally sourced, non-GMO, seed-oil-free meals from on-site + vendors, sold separately, so you eat what you love. Real food that + fuels real adventure.
5% of ALL retreat revenue is donated - to our non-profit partner — and for every 100 tickets sold, we add + to our non-profit partner, and for every 100 tickets sold, we add 2.5% more, up to a 25% max!
@@ -2497,7 +2504,7 @@ loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://cdn.lasthourhosting.org/assets/foundations-school.webp" - alt="Foundations Christian School — Shiloh Echo '26 non-profit partner" + alt="Foundations Christian School, Shiloh Echo '26 non-profit partner" class="donate__partner-logo" /> @@ -2607,7 +2614,7 @@Stay on-site at the scenic 100+ acre Boulder Creek Retreat and fully immerse yourself in the 3-day experience. Three lodging options to fit - your family — all include hot showers and wood-burning fires in + your family, all include hot showers and wood-burning fires in designated areas. Share exactly what you need at checkout.
@@ -2661,7 +2668,7 @@Stay all 3 days with lodging included. Rooms are configurable - for groups — shared, adjacent, or same floor. Special + for groups: shared, adjacent, or same floor. Special accommodations can be requested at checkout.
- Full-hookups site reservation, good for as many people as can - fit in your RV. Your 3-day camping pass to the full retreat + Electric hookup site reservation, good for as many people as + can fit in your RV. Your 3-day camping pass to the full retreat experience.
- Wood-burning fires permitted in designated areas — perfect for + Wood-burning fires permitted in designated areas, perfect for evening gatherings.
@@ -2793,7 +2797,7 @@Tell us exactly what you're looking for at checkout. Room configs, - bed counts, accessibility — we'll do our best to accommodate. + bed counts, accessibility: we'll do our best to accommodate.
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Special Event
- Spectacular fireworks display lighting up the evening sky with - vibrant colors and patterns — an unforgettable family - celebration. + Our Saturday night show is intentionally firework-free. A + pioneering mix of cryogenic effects, indoor-rated SFX, and a + curated light and music experience delivers all the spectacle of + a traditional finale without the drifting ember, debris, or + dry-forest risk.
- Fresh local ingredients grilled on the spot — burritos, tacos, + Fresh local ingredients grilled on the spot: burritos, tacos, sides and more. Locally sourced, non-GMO, and seed-oil free.
- 100% locally sourced ingredients from North Idaho — farm-to-fork + 100% locally sourced ingredients from North Idaho, farm-to-fork cuisine, seed-oil free and non-GMO. Fresh, exceptional dining.
- Unique coffees grown and processed by expert farmers worldwide — + Unique coffees grown and processed by expert farmers worldwide, delicately roasted to optimum flavor, clarity, and distinctness.
Grab a brush and add your splash to a giant shared canvas! No - skill required — just bring your creativity and watch the + skill required. Just bring your creativity and watch the masterpiece come together, one guest at a time.
@@ -3467,7 +3473,7 @@- Hands-on blacksmithing with David Walker — work hot steel with + Hands-on blacksmithing with David Walker. Work hot steel with real tools and certified instructors to forge a piece to take home.
@@ -3488,8 +3494,9 @@- Unleash your inner lumberjack. Take aim and hurl axes at targets - — try your hand with the axe you forged with David Walker. + Unleash your inner lumberjack. Take aim and hurl axes at + targets. Try your hand with the axe you forged with David + Walker.
- Guided foraging adventure with herbalist Michelle McAninch — - learn to identify and harvest medicinal plants, herbs, berries, + Guided foraging adventure with herbalist Michelle McAninch. + Learn to identify and harvest medicinal plants, herbs, berries, and mushrooms.
Pull up a chair and tinker. Raspberry Pis, ESP32s, breadboards, - soldering irons, and good vibes on tap — bring a project, start + soldering irons, and good vibes on tap. Bring a project, start something fresh, or just watch sparks fly.
- Unwind in our wood-fired sauna — melt away stress, share - stories, and soak up the warmth and tranquility. + Unwind in our wood-fired sauna. Melt away stress, share stories, + and soak up the warmth and tranquility.
Learn the art of turning raw wool into beautiful yarn with - Amiable Acres — a hands-on experience in traditional fiber - craft. + Amiable Acres, a hands-on experience in traditional fiber craft.
- Learn the ancient craft of timber framing with Amiable Acres — - work with traditional tools and natural materials guided by + Learn the ancient craft of timber framing with Amiable Acres. + Work with traditional tools and natural materials guided by experienced instructors.
- Experience the art of bladesmithing with Wildfire Knife and Tool - — where traditional craftsmanship meets modern innovation in + Experience the art of bladesmithing with Wildfire Knife and + Tool, where traditional craftsmanship meets modern innovation in hand-forged knives.
- Interactive canine training with Righteous K9 — learn from - expert trainers specializing in military & law - enforcement-based techniques. + Interactive canine training with Righteous K9. Learn from expert + trainers specializing in military & law enforcement-based + techniques.
- Learn the sport of lock picking — discover how to avoid security + Learn the sport of lock picking. Discover how to avoid security vulnerabilities and test your skills on various locks and challenges.
@@ -3829,7 +3835,7 @@- Serene canoeing on beautiful waters — paddle through calm scenic + Serene canoeing on beautiful waters. Paddle through calm scenic landscape and take in the natural beauty of North Idaho.
- Get up close with friendly farm animals — goats and furry - friends in a fun, interactive experience for kids of all ages. + Get up close with friendly farm animals, including goats and + furry friends, in a fun, interactive experience for kids of all + ages. +
+
+ Adventure
+ + Less than a 5 minute drive from campus, the new Enchanted Forest + trail system is epic. More than 25 miles of mountain biking for + every skill level, from first-timers to seasoned riders chasing + real singletrack.
- Guided hikes through scenic trails with breathtaking views of - North Idaho's natural beauty — from leisurely strolls to - challenging treks. + More than 25 miles of trails wind through a rare and enchanting + forested retreat. The Enchanted Forest is a true gem, a unique + adventure for hikers and trail runners every skill level. Pack + it in, pack it out, and be ready for a steady climb.
- Join a friendly pickup game with fellow retreat attendees — - exercise and competition in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. + Join a friendly pickup game with fellow retreat attendees. + Exercise and competition in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
- Spike, block, and serve in the sun — a great way to get exercise + Spike, block, and serve in the sun. A great way to get exercise and enjoy the company of fellow attendees on our outdoor court.
- Gather 'round the fire — roast marshmallows, share stories, and + Gather 'round the fire. Roast marshmallows, share stories, and make memories under the stars. The perfect spot to connect each evening.
@@ -4042,7 +4074,7 @@We partner with like-minded churches and organizations to amplify - the reach of Shiloh Echo — and we honor that partnership by giving + the reach of Shiloh Echo, and we honor that partnership by giving back.
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Doors Open — Check-in & BreakfastDoors Open, Check-in & Breakfast
Breakfast served by Timberline Catering from local
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Opening Ceremony
Tony Marsella — Event OrganizerTony Marsella, Event Organizer
The first meet and greet with orientation.10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
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- TBA
+ Unknown Rings of Security for Families
Rick Seigmund
(45 Minutes Talk + Q&A)
+
+ Drawing on 20+ years in law enforcement and security,
+ Rick walks through the everyday layers of safety that
+ too many families take for granted or simply ignore, and
+ what it takes to close those gaps before they matter.
+
| 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM |
- TBA
+ Eat Your Weeds: Reclaiming Health From the
+ Backyard
Michelle McAninch
(45 Minutes Talk + Q&A)
+
+ Herbalist and founder of Tamarac Garden, Michelle shows
+ how the "weeds" growing in your yard are some of the
+ most powerful medicine and nutrition most families walk
+ right past, and how reclaiming that knowledge puts
+ health back in your own hands.
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11:00 AM – 11:45 AM |
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- Pursuit of Happiness
+ The Pursuit of Happiness
Dr. Marcus Roe
(45 Minutes Talk + Q&A)
+
+ Drawing on his work with the American Cooperatives
+ Institute, Dr. Roe explores how cooperative ownership
+ and shared enterprise offer a practical path to the
+ pursuit of happiness, where prosperity, purpose, and
+ community are built together rather than pursued alone.
+
| 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM |
- TBA
+ Warriors Rise: Forged in Adversity, Built to Lead
SOC (Ret) Neil C. Dyer
(45 Minutes Talk + Q&A)
+
+ A retired Senior Chief with 150+ SEAL operations and two
+ decades of training warriors behind him, Neil shares the
+ hard-won lessons that separate those who break under
+ pressure from those who rise, and how the same
+ principles that built the world's toughest teams can
+ forge stronger families, communities, and lives.
+
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Baptism
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- Baptisms in the lake — come celebrate new life and
- public declarations of faith in Christ.
+ Baptisms in the lake. Come celebrate new life and public + declarations of faith in Christ. (15 Minutes)
Break
- Transition from the lake — change, dry off, and regroup.
+ Transition from the lake. Change, dry off, and regroup.
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1:30 PM – 2:15 PM |
- TBA
+ Stewarding Our Digital Lives: Building Tech
+ Independence for Faithful Families
Bohdan Lechnowsky
(45 Minutes Talk + Q&A)
+
+ Drawing on two decades building open-source hardware at
+ Ameridroid and RespecTech, Bohdan unpacks what it
+ practically looks like for faithful families to take
+ ownership of the technology in their homes. From
+ de-Googled phones and self-hosted services to choosing
+ hardware that respects your data, this talk is a
+ starting point for stewarding your digital life rather
+ than being shaped by it.
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