Upcoming Events
Faces of Christ Women (Winter)
The Faces of Christ Retreat is a unique three day experience that has the potential to change your life in a significant way, as it has for scores of others. The retreat began in 1996 at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. In 2012 the retreat was passed on to The Potter’s Wheel Ministry to begin sponsoring the retreat and Follow Up Groups.
Marriage is…Two-Night Retreat
Looking to grow closer to God and each other? Desperately need some time alone to reconnect? Experiencing roadblocks in your marriage? What better way to spend Valentine’s weekend than to invest in your marriage and rekindle the fire as you explore What Marriage Is . . . At Country Lake’s two-night Marriage Retreat February 13-15th 2026
Faces of Christ Men (Winter)
The Faces of Christ Retreat is a unique three day experience that has the potential to change your life in a significant way, as it has for scores of others. The retreat began in 1996 at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. In 2012 the retreat was passed on to The Potter’s Wheel Ministry to begin sponsoring the retreat and Follow Up Groups.
Desert Day 40 (Women)
Desert Day 40 is a one-day women's retreat created for those walking through a wilderness season. Whether marked by grief, uncertainty, spiritual dryness or transition, this retreat offers space to slow down, reflect and recognize God’s nearness in the midst of challenge. Through biblical teaching, reflection and creative experiences, women are invited to reframe the wilderness as sacred preparation, discover God’s daily provision, and leave with renewed clarity, trust and hope for the journey ahead.
Mother Daughter Camp
This special Mother’s Day weekend is designed to create meaningful space for connection, shared faith and lasting memories between moms and daughters—especially during the formative middle school years. Grow side by side in courage, obedience, love and spiritual discernment while strengthening your relationship in a peaceful, joy-filled setting.
This retreat is for you if… You’re longing for intentional mother–daughter time that creates space for shared faith, deeper connection and lasting memories… You seek a joy-filled setting to step away from distractions and grow together… And if you’d like to experience the retreat alongside extended family or close friends, let us know as there are options to allow your group to stay together and enjoy a more personal, meaningful retreat experience.
Desert Day 41 (Women)
Desert Day 41 is a one-day women's retreat designed for those emerging from a wilderness season and standing at the edge of what’s next. After seasons marked by uncertainty, loss, hardship or waiting, this retreat creates space to reflect on how God has been at work and to discern His invitation forward. Through Scripture, reflection and creative experiences, women will name God’s faithfulness, recognize the wilderness as sacred preparation rather than lost time, and step into their next season with renewed courage, clarity and confidence in Christ.
Family Camp
Family Camp is a special weekend at Country Lake. For those who have made it a family tradition or for those who are venturing out for the first time, Family Camp offers something for everyone. From adventure and action with paintball, zip lining and one of the most dynamic lake beaches in the area to peaceful walks, lazy afternoons in a hammock, or chilling by the pool.
Join in family activities that are appropriate for all ages and be refreshed through authentic worship, engaging speakers and inspiring guests. Our prayer is that you and your family are able to leave some of the daily struggles behind and truly find rest and reconnection with the ones you love and care for the most.
Faces of Christ Women (Summer)
The Faces of Christ Retreat is a unique three day experience that has the potential to change your life in a significant way, as it has for scores of others. The retreat began in 1996 at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. In 2012 the retreat was passed on to The Potter’s Wheel Ministry to begin sponsoring the retreat and Follow Up Groups.
Desert Day 40 (Women)
Desert Day 40 is a one-day women's retreat created for those walking through a wilderness season. Whether marked by grief, uncertainty, spiritual dryness or transition, this retreat offers space to slow down, reflect and recognize God’s nearness in the midst of challenge. Through biblical teaching, reflection and creative experiences, women are invited to reframe the wilderness as sacred preparation, discover God’s daily provision, and leave with renewed clarity, trust and hope for the journey ahead.
Faces of Christ Women (Fall)
The Faces of Christ Retreat is a unique three day experience that has the potential to change your life in a significant way, as it has for scores of others. The retreat began in 1996 at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. In 2012 the retreat was passed on to The Potter’s Wheel Ministry to begin sponsoring the retreat and Follow Up Groups.
Faces of Christ Men (Fall)
The Faces of Christ Retreat is a unique three day experience that has the potential to change your life in a significant way, as it has for scores of others. The retreat began in 1996 at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky. In 2012 the retreat was passed on to The Potter’s Wheel Ministry to begin sponsoring the retreat and Follow Up Groups.
Desert Day 41 (Women)
Desert Day 41 is a one-day women's retreat designed for those emerging from a wilderness season and standing at the edge of what’s next. After seasons marked by uncertainty, loss, hardship or waiting, this retreat creates space to reflect on how God has been at work and to discern His invitation forward. Through Scripture, reflection and creative experiences, women will name God’s faithfulness, recognize the wilderness as sacred preparation rather than lost time, and step into their next season with renewed courage, clarity and confidence in Christ.
Marriage is (Fall)
Come join us for a weekend away as we explore God’s meaning of marriage and the challenges it brings when two imperfect people unite in marriage.
Country Lake Community Fall Fest
Country Lake’s Community Day Fall Fest is truly a day of Family Adventure. Beginning with the third annual Country Lake 5K at 9am the day will be full of adventure, food, live music and activities for the whole family. Feed your craving for adventure on the mega zip line that spans over three football fields in length and keep the adrenaline pumping with paintball, axe throwing, archery or off-road Jeep Rides. If relaxing is more your cup of tea, bring a lawn chair, grab some food from a variety of food trucks and enjoy live music, a hayride around Country Lake’s 200 acre property, pumpkin painting or other fun, family friendly activities. Admission is free, parking is free and all activities are free for the day. Saturday, October 24, 9am-5pm
Wellness at the Well
Wellness at the Well is a two-night retreat for women who feel overwhelmed by the noise of modern “wellness” and are longing for something truer and more life-giving. Held at the peaceful Country Lake Retreat Center, this retreat invites you to step away from confusing health messages and return to the Source, exploring wellness through a biblical lens rooted in grace—not perfection. Together, we’ll reflect on the Well in Scripture while addressing body image, self-talk, honoring God with our bodies, and the purpose of pursuing wholeness in mind, body, and spirit. The weekend will include rich biblical teaching, inspiring creative activities, intentional rest and downtime, worship, and meaningful sisterhood.
Silent Night Women’s Retreat
Silent Night is a 24-hour silent retreat designed to invite women into intentional stillness during the Christmas season. In the midst of a loud and hurried world, this retreat creates space to quiet distractions, listen for God’s voice, and prepare the heart to receive the peace of Christ. Through biblical teaching, reflection and creative experiences, women are invited to encounter the humility of Jesus’ arrival and experience the deep, renewing peace that is found in stillness.
Desert Day 40 (Women)
Desert Day 40 is a one-day women's retreat created for those walking through a wilderness season. Whether marked by grief, uncertainty, spiritual dryness or transition, this retreat offers space to slow down, reflect and recognize God’s nearness in the midst of challenge. Through biblical teaching, reflection and creative experiences, women are invited to reframe the wilderness as sacred preparation, discover God’s daily provision, and leave with renewed clarity, trust and hope for the journey ahead.
Word Alive Women’s Retreat
The Word of God is waiting — ready to speak, to guide, to transform your mind and heart. Whether you’re opening the Bible for the first time or returning to familiar passages, God’s living Word invites you to encounter Him in fresh, powerful ways. Word Alive is a Broken & Beautiful retreat designed to help Christian women move beyond reading Scripture to experiencing and understanding it. This sacred time away will invite you to pause, dig deep and discover how God’s Word speaks directly into your everyday life—right where you are.
DistinXion Overnight Elite Camp at Country Lake
DistinXion Overnight Elite Camps are designed as a way for athletes to sharpen their physical game and sharpen their mindset going into the 2025-26 school basketball season. All athletes in 7th-12th Grade (25-26 School Year) are welcome to join us for a transformative experience that will not only improve basketball skills but also enrich personal and spiritual life. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to become a better player and a stronger person!
Desert Day 40 (Women)
Everyone is in a wilderness.
Maybe you're stepping into one.
Maybe you're in the thick of it.
Maybe you're just finding your way out.
Whether it's grief, career uncertainty, relational strain, health struggles or spiritual dryness — the wilderness looks different for all of us. But what connects us is this: we all walk through it. Desert Day 40 is a guided spiritual retreat designed to help you reframe your wilderness, recognize its purpose, and walk through it with grace, clarity, and hope.
The wilderness is often uncomfortable, unclear, and overwhelming — a place where God can feel distant. Yet, it is also where He often draws nearest. This one-day retreat invites you to:
See your wilderness as sacred preparation, not abandonment.
Reflect on biblical stories of wilderness and transformation.
Discover God’s daily provision — your “manna.”
Receive a roadmap for navigating your season.
Leave with renewed trust and tools for the journey ahead.
You're not alone. God is near. And the wilderness is not the end of your story.
Join us for a peaceful and soul-refreshing Desert Day Retreat at the cozy Retreat House on the beautiful grounds of Country Lake Retreat Center in Underwood, Indiana. Our day together will begin with arrival between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. on Friday, July 18, and conclude around 5:00 p.m. that evening.
The $125 registration fee includes a full day of rest and renewal—featuring biblical teaching, guided creative sessions, a thoughtfully designed workbook to continue your journey beyond the retreat, as well as breakfast, lunch, and nourishing snacks throughout the day.
Registration closes on Friday, July 11. We would be honored to share this sacred space with you.
Unlocked Conference 2025
In one day we provide leaders space to dream, time to develop ideas, and tools to solve problems. Country Lake serves as an inspiring backdrop for our four sessions, allowing participants to connect and collaborate while enjoying a chef-prepared lunch, premium coffee, and natual light filled workspaces. Your registration also includes a 80 plus page workbook, along with lunch and coffee.
Soul Retreat
Have you come to a place in your spiritual journey where you think, There has to be more? Would you like more margin in your life for the relationships that really matter? Is there a fear that creeps in when you think of slowing down enough to really look at what is happening beneath the surface of a busy life? Is your soul longing for more?
Come take a journey of Soul Care with Pastor Kurt Sauder. Soul Care Retreats are a series
of getaways over the course of two years designed to explore and embrace the relationship
that God desires with all of us. It is an invitation to come and rest in Him. Life has a way of
slowly draining everything out of us until one day we wake up and realize we are living
dangerously tired – not just physically, but deep down in the most sacred place of all: our
soul.
Unlocked Conference
A 1-day conference for ministry and non-profit leaders designed to unlock the power of creative leadership for their work.