You're invited to join the brethren of the Elders Quorum for our 2026 retreat, Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12, at Lanny Fleming's land adjacent to Kananaskis Country. Come for good food, three devotionals, time in the mountains, and the chance to get to know one another better. See the map below for the location, and note that all times listed below are flexible.
Registration is required so we can plan for meals and supplies — please sign up using the button below.
Getting there
The campsite is at Westridge, Lanny Fleming's family property.
Driving directions
- Go west on Highway 1.
- Take the exit at Highway 22 and go south towards Bragg Creek.
- Continue straight through the roundabout and take the first exit towards Redwood Meadows and Bragg Creek.
- At the Hamlet of Bragg Creek, take your first left and go south. You should still be on Highway 22, also known as Range Road 50.
- After 2–3 minutes, you will come to a T-intersection (left goes towards Priddis and right goes towards Kananaskis Country). Take a left onto Highway 22.
- After only 100 meters or less you will need to take a right turn onto Route 762 and head south. Stay on this road until you come to another T-intersection. At one point, you will cross an intersection at Range Road 549. The road you are on (Route 762) becomes 320 Street West or Range Road 42. (This might sound complicated but it isn't — just continue going straight until you get to the T-intersection.)
- At the T-intersection, turn right. Stay on this road right to the camp site. Follow this road for about a kilometre. You will come to a small bridge. Cross the bridge and the camp site will be the second left.
Schedule
Friday, September 11
- 3:00 to 6:00 — Arrival to camp, set up, free time
- 6:30 — Welcome message
- 7:00 — Dinner provided by Michael Gedlaman (roast beef, baked potatoes, etc.)
- 8:00 — Devotional message #1 and discussion
- 8:45 — Free time / campfire
Saturday, September 12
- 7:00 — Breakfast crew begins to prep for breakfast
- 7:30 — Light breakfast provided by EQ — yogurt, fruit, cereal, muffins (if you want a cooked breakfast, bring your own food and gear to cook with)
- 9:00 — Devotional #2 and discussion
- 10:00 — Free time (plan your own adventure) — feel free to ask some of the guys what they are planning, and be inclusive and ask others to join you
- 12:30 — Lunch provided by EQ (sandwiches)
- 1:30 — Devotional #3 and discussion
- 2:30 — Free time / visit by fire / clean up camp
- 3:30 to 4:00 — Depart for home
Free time activity ideas
Please be inclusive and reach out to others to join you in your activities. Any equipment for free time needs to be brought by yourself to use or loan out.
- Bike riding
- Sports — bring a soccer ball, ultimate disc, or throw a football
- Hike / walk
- Target shooting (anyone bringing firearms needs to be licensed and supervising their equipment; Lanny is bringing some of his and is willing to share)
- Drones
- Other ??
What to bring
- Night time: tent / shelter, sleeping bag, mattress, pillow, hat / gloves, flashlight or headlamp
- Clothing: dress for weather, clothes for sleeping, change of clothes, coat / hoodie, comfortable shoes
- Miscellaneous: lawn chair, personal first aid kit, Tylenol / Advil, personal medications, bug repellent, sunscreen, items for free time
- Food: plate, cup and cutlery, personal snacks if desired (trail mix, jerky, etc.)