History

Since 1973 Doug and Barb Stiegler have welcomed individuals and families into their home for spiritual growth through teaching seminars or just joining in a Christian family setting. In 1982, after an intensive time of prayer, their garage was cleaned out and made ready for major renovations! Over the next two years a continual flow of donations of building materials, skilled and un-skilled labor, finances and encouragement led to the dedication of the the present retreat house in August, 1984.

Each year after that more people heard about it and from 300 - 600 people per year have made use of the facility.

Shortly after the completion of the Retreat House the Lord allowed the purchase of an adjacent 13 acre tract of land. Currently it is used by retreatants for hikes or nature walks and by a local farmer for corn or hay planting. Future plans include additional buildings for expanded ministry use.

Nestled in an eighteen acre setting, just minutes from the busyness of the Liberty Road/I-70 corridor is a quiet place to meet our gracious God. It provides a touch of country, close in.

The house itself consists of a 2-story building, about 20x25, having an upstairs bath, two twin bedrooms and a sitting room that can sleep two. Downstairs is an 18x20 meeting room with kitchenette and half bath.  Sliding doors open to a sunny brick patio.

The house is equipped with refrigerator, microwave, TV, VCR, piano, flip chart, tape/CD player, Christian audio and video tapes and well stocked book shelves, all available for your use.

The house is connected by a screened patio to a 200 year old farmhouse which has been the Stiegler's home since 1973. Both are surrounded by a white picket fence and shaded by a grove of large, old trees. Adjacent farms add to the quiet and seclusion.

This ministry is a faith supported effort under the umbrella of Jubilee Ministries, a Maryland  501,(3) (c)  organization.  Facilities are available to individuals or groups on a pre-arranged basis for either day use or overnight accommodations. Meals can be provided or you may provide your own.

Discuss your needs when you call.  410-922-0712

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