Our mfm Retreat takes place at Fort Wilderness in McNaughton, WI where you will experience a unique weekend in God’s creation. Guests should be prepared for walking on varied terrain, including uneven surfaces, stairs, grass, sand, wood chips, and gravel. We encourage guests to consider these conditions when preparing for their visit and make choices that best suit their individual needs and abilities. Note that there could be some activities that you may not be able to participate in if you have mobility limitations. If you have additional questions regarding this, contact Karen@margofieseler.com.

Yes – Make sure to list your roommate(s) requests on the registration form. Have ALL your friends make the requests  and sign up for the same accommodations. It is important that all your friends register together as spots CANNOT be saved without registration and payment.

Contact Karen@margofieseler.com with any questions.

Fort Wilderness is a not for profit year-round Christian camp located just north of Rhinelander, WI. Fort was founded in 1956, and hosts 8,000 campers each year with the help of 300 staff and volunteers. 

(mfm has reserved the entire camp for our weekends).

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Upon arrival check-in at the INN, which is the building on your right, after you pull into the camp parking lot. Each person needs to come inside to check-in and receive room assignments.

Thursday Arrival option:  Arrive at 4:00pm or after (no meal provided, limited food available in the canteen from 6-7:30pm. We suggest you eat before arriving at camp.
8:00pm Welcome Session  (lantern hike to follow)

Friday Arrival option: Arrive at 4:00pm or after (dinner served at 5:30). Opening Session is at 7:00pm (please note that if you are Friday arrival you are not able to check in before 4:00pm.)

All campers staying in a CABIN should bring their own personal towels, blankets/sheets or sleeping bags, and pillows. Each cabin has its own private bathrooms (1 toilet, 1 shower, 2 sinks) with 3-6 bunk beds, please note: If you are unable to sleep on the top bunk, you will need to indicate that on the registration. 

The INN is a hotel-style facility with its own private bath and shower. One set of towels per guest is provided for the weekend, feel free to bring more if needed. Rooms have a queen size and a mixture of twin-size beds sleeping 3-6 ladies.

Thursday arrival meals are as follows:

• • No meals Thursday
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Friday
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday
  • Breakfast on Sunday
    

Friday arrival meals are as follows:

• • Dinner on Friday
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday
  • Breakfast on Sunday

The Fort kitchen staff works hard to make tasty meals. They can accommodate gluten, nut and dairy allergies as well as some special diets related to specific medical needs. If you are gluten free please plan to bring your own bread and desserts as Fort does NOT provide these items. In the past Fort has provided some GF options but they are not guaranteed.If you are on a diet by choice, such as vegan or low-carb, you will have to make your own arrangements to maintain your diet. A salad bar is available at lunch and dinners throughout the weekend.  There is a food allergies/waiver form that needs to be completed after registration is complete, this is where you would list any food allergies.

Casual clothing, warm jackets, sweatshirts, rain gear (ie jacket, umbrella, boots), hiking boots, horseback riding clothes, flashlight/phone, Bible (if you do not have one we will provide one), notebook, and folding/lawn chair and a blanket for the campfire.

(Below is a Basic outline of the weekend)

*This is a general schedule and is subject to change.

SUNDAY DEPARTURE
The last session will end by noon on Sunday.  Please plan on attending that last session, as it culminates all the teachings throughout the weekend. You won’t want to miss what God has planned.

Horseback riding
Horse drawn trolley rides
Pontoon boat rides
Boating (weather permitting) kayak, paddle boat, canoe
Archery/riflery*
Shot gun range (sporting clays)*
Nature center classes
Crafts*
Games
Campfires

*nominal extra cost

Food (snacks, treats & ice cream), beverages, and Fort apparel are for sale in the Canteen, along with specialty coffee and tea in the CampGrounds coffee shop. A Christian bookstore will be on sight for the entire weekend.

Nominal fees for optional crafts.

All vehicles should be parked in the main parking lot or in the RV sites located at the back of camp during your stay.

Fort Wilderness is a dry camp, no alcoholic beverages are allowed. Smoking is allowed in the designated areas ONLY.