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Six Modern Retreat Themes for Women's Retreats

Six Modern Retreat Themes for Women's Retreats

BY The CRN Team
1/13/2026

Planning any retreat starts with one key decision: the THEME!

Reverse Advent Calendar

Reverse Advent Calendar

BY Ashley Haschemeyer
11/25/2025

Christmas is ultimately a season of giving so we’re taking a different approach to the advent calendar this year!

Fall in Love with Jesus

Fall in Love with Jesus

BY Kayla Adkins
10/8/2025

A Fall Ministry Theme

Let There Be Sound: AV Tips and Tricks

Let There Be Sound: AV Tips and Tricks

BY The CRN Team
3/31/2025

Whether you're organizing a conference, church retreat, or worship night, here are some key tips to help you prepare for an effective and efficient event AND avoid the dreaded "technical difficulty."

Are you closed?

Are you closed?

BY Kayla
10/6/2021

Camps, conferences and retreats only happen in summer, right?

Venue Dealbreakers

Venue Dealbreakers

BY Kayla
4/20/2021

If you find one of these problems early in the planning process, then there is no need to inquire further.

Sharing a Venue

Sharing a Venue

BY Kayla
2/22/2018

Not every event is exclusive.

Guess Who's Back

Guess Who's Back

BY Kayla
9/12/2017

Time to Rebook

Venue Selection

Venue Selection

BY Andrew
11/14/2016

It's a big decision

9 Questions to Ask before Booking a Venue

9 Questions to Ask before Booking a Venue

BY Kayla
7/6/2016

Better to know before you go

How to choose a facility for your Fall event

How to choose a facility for your Fall event

BY Ashley
7/7/2015

Factors to consider when looking for a host venue for your event

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