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Winter Weekend HNOJ Family Retreat

November 20 - November 22
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“At HNOJ we believe that in the midst of our busy and demanding lives, it is essential to take a break, step away, and make room for God to move powerfully in our lives.”

HNOJ’s amazing Winter Weekend has moved to November! Fun, family, and faith all in one weekend at an amazing Minnesota resort. We will have music, games, VBS-style sessions for the kids, talks and small groups for the adults, Mass, dinner, and Eucharistic Adoration. Families with kids of all ages are welcome to attend.
We will have plenty of free time to swim at the indoor pool, play outside, and enjoy a beautiful weekend at the resort. Parents get two mornings to reflect, talk, and grow in a comfortable retreat setting. Kids will focus on learning their faith through crafts, songs, and more. Middle School teens that attend help lead the kids sessions and high school teens can attend the HNOJ High School Fall Retreat happening across the lake. Don’t miss this incredible weekend of fun, family, and faith!
Basic Information
When: Nov. 20-22, 2026  (done by 12:30 pm on Sunday, Nov. 22)
Where: BugBee Hive Resort – Paynesville, MN https://bugbeehiveresort.com/
What: Weekend retreat for the whole family
Who: HNOJ families: adults, teens, children – all families are welcome
Cost: $125 per family; additional costs for housing and shared dinners

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Questions? Email Chris or Claudia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have some questions about the HNOJ Family Retreat? Here are some answers to the most FAQs about the WINTER WEEKEND.

Question: What age children typically attend the weekend?

Answer: Any age! In the past, we have everything from newborns up to seniors in high school.  We make sure to mix in activities, roles, and material suitable for all ages.  There are large chunks of free time where families can choose age-appropriate activities and ways to spend their time outside of retreat programming.

Question: What is the lodging like? Are there different options?

Answer: BugBee Hive Resort offers multiple great options for lodging, everything from small cottages to cabins with a kitchen. For pictures and layouts visit BugBee Hive’s website. In the past, many families have rented cabins together and shared the space. It’s a fun way spend the weekend.

Question: How does lodging work? 

Answer: Lodging is a first come first serve basis. Please select your accomodation request in the registration form.

Questions: How do meals work?

Answer: Families will be responsible for their own meals over the weekend. All are invited to a potluck community dinner on Saturday night, as well as light snacks throughout the day. Many families choose to pack their own food for breakfast and lunch to enjoy in their rooms. Most cabins have a full kitchens.

Question: How much free time vs. programming is there?

Answer: We typically gather as a large group for the morning and part of the evening with a large gap of free time in the afternoons.

Question: If we have to come late or leave early, can we still come?

Answer: The short answer is yes!  However, we highly encourage families to make arrangements to be able to attend the whole weekend.  We don’t want you to miss out on any of the experience.

 

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Chris Kostelc

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