
Frequently
Asked Questions
It takes courage to take a risk and step out into the unknown. At Protectors' Peak, we understand that fear which is why we go to great lengths to make sure our guests are comfortable and feel at home! The following are some questions we are asked by curious potential retreat goers. We hope this will calm any uncertainty you may have about attending a retreat. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email us. We look forward to serving you!
FAQs
We begin our retreats on Sunday evening. The start times will vary depending on the arrival times of our guests. When all flight information is collected, guests will receive an email with their pickup time at the Spokane airport. Most likely pickup time will be anywhere from 1600-1800 Pacific time. From there, we will eat dinner on the way to Shiloh Ranch.
Our retreats conclude late morning. A light lunch will be served and the shuttle van leaves before noon.
Our schedule is relaxed and mostly unstructured. Our goal is for our guests to rest, renew, and reconnect with God.
We begin our days with breakfast and Bible study. We are a faith-based non-profit that believes inner healing can only be found in Jesus Christ. Topics vary depending on the retreat and subject matter is appropriate for the servant group we are serving. Our facilitators also are knowledgeable and relatable to whatever groups we are serving. Our LEO retreats will always have a LEO facilitating, firefighter retreats will have a first responder facilitating, and so on.
Mornings and afternoons are open for activities or however you rest best. Our guests are welcome to choose activities such as kayaking, biking, fishing, hiking, relaxing, playing games, reading, sleeping, or whatever they'd like!
After dinner, we have our evening Bible study. Usually a campfire comes soon after. Some guests enjoy playing cornhole while others like to hang out on the big deck relaxing and connecting. Our goal is for you to experience God in His beautiful creation and rest in His healing love! This looks different for everyone. Several guests have brought their cameras and go off by themselves to capture beautiful views. We want you to do what you enjoy most!
The lodge at Shiloh Ranch has eight bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms. Five of our bedrooms can accommodate 2 people. Three of our bedrooms will accommodate an individual or married couple. Our bathrooms are conveniently located next to the bedrooms on each floor.
Our prayer cabin is utilized for married couples or individual guests. It is specifically designated for those who need some time alone and prefer some silence and solitude. It has one queen bed and a pull-out couch with an outdoor shower house complete with toilet and sink just steps away. It includes electricity, a coffee pot, and the golden sound of silence.
Bring outdoor clothing you can use for biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, etc. Prepare for both cool and warm weather as the temperature changes throughout the day. Hiking boots are really nice to have on the mountainous terrain as well as sturdy water shoes for the river.
You will need a Bible and notebook for group devotions. We have devotions both in the morning after breakfast and after supper in the evening. Please bring your own personal toiletries.
Bedding, towels and washrags are provided. We also have extra toiletries in case our guests forget. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner AND snacks-nobody will be hungry we promise! Also, copious amounts of coffee are brewed and consumed.
Recently, a very generous donor supplied Shiloh with brand new mattresses. A wonderful night sleep with fresh mountain air is also provided.
At Shiloh Ranch, we operate on a schedule"ish". No rush, no hurry. If we were to break down what a typical day looks like, here it is:
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Devotions
10:00 Activities of your choice (kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, naps, reading, etc.)
1:00 Lunch (Lunches can be packed for our fisherman)
2:00 Activities of your choice
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Devotions
8:00 Fire, corn hole, rest and leisure, snacks, games, etc.
*Our retreats are designed to leave as much time for rest and renewal as possible. We are here to serve you! Prepare to be on the "ish" schedule.
We do not offer internet to our guests. We offer a landline that can be used at any time. Disconnecting from phones and computers gives our guests the chance to enjoy the views around them and be present with other retreat goers. We have not had one complaint about this, in fact quite the opposite!
We are a dry facility. The coffee pots are always full!
We will accommodate any food allergies our guests have within reason. If you have a food allergy, please include this on your registration form. Please refrain from adding your food preferences as it makes it difficult for a small staffed ministry to accommodate.
Contact us at protectorspeak@gmail.com We will be happy to answer any questions you have!
