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Adopt a Cabin or Room

We are so thankful for the individuals and groups who have made the committment to adopt a room in our retreat center, a cabin or another building at the camp. Groups can choose to provide both the materials and labor or to provide the volunteers when the materials are provided. Having that level of involvement in the future of Red Willow Ministries is very encouraging, and allows the camp to keep improving the facilities, not just maintain what is here.

Adoption List

These cabins and program buildings are up for "adoption." Details, photos and estimates of time and money involved are available upon request. Please contact us for more information.

Dorm Rooms in Retreat Center
Both of the lower dorm rooms are in need of adoption. Tap into your creativity and transform one or both of these rooms into a fun space for our retreat campers to spend the night.

The following cabins and program buildings are currently "adopted":

Bethel Cabin
*Adopted by the Miller family. Thank you!
In 2009 a new roof, windows, doors, siding, soffits, wiring, lights, insulation, and interior pine paneling were all installed. New mattresses were purchased in 2010.

Bethlehem Cabin
*Adopted by Grace Lutheran of Oakes. Thank you!
In 2008 a new storm door was installed and the interior was cleaned. A new door and front window were installed in 2009. In 2010 the rest of the windows were installed. The next projects include starting on the roof, soffit and facia. Future plans include vinyl siding and possibly interior work.

Boat House
*Adopted by Bob & Becky Delfs of Binford. Thank you!
In 2010 a different building was hauled in and set not far from the existing boat house. In 2011, this "new" and bigger boat house received a new steel roof and siding, a new door, and a new window. Remaining work to be done includes finishing the ridgecap of the roof, building stairs, interior painting, and installation of hooks for the storage of life jackets and paddles.

Esther Cabin (Formerly Spiritwood Cabin)
*Adopted by Zion Lutheran of Grand Rapids. Thank you!
In 2008 a new roof, doors, windows, and rafters were installed. The next projects will be to build a deck on the lake side and start interior work.

Joshua Cabin
*Adopted by Trinity Lutheran of Lisbon. Thank you!
This cabin is used often for its accessibility. In 2008 a new roof was installed, as well as new doors, windows, and it was painted inside and out. In 2009 it was cleaned thoroughly before the camping season. 2010 saw the completion of a concrete patio on the West side. Future plans also include a sidewalk to the Chapel (and bathhouse when that is built) and possibly new mattresses.

Luke Cabin
*Adopted by the Gary Hegland family. Thank you!
The Heglands have put lots of work during past years into Luke Cabin including new windows, doors, and interior finishing. In 2008 a new cement patio was poured. Future projects for this cabin will include a new steel roof, vinyl siding, and possibly new mattresses.

Mark Cabin
*Adopted by Our Savior's Lutheran of Valley City. Thank you!
In 2008 a new roof, windows, and doors were installed in this cabin and interior painting was started. In 2009 the interior painting of the walls was finished. The floor was painted and a deck was built on the back door in 2010. Future plans include finishing the soffits, new siding, and skirting around the bottom of the cabin.

Matthew Cabin
*Adopted by Morning Star Parish of the Tolna area. Thank you!
This former boys cabin is being used as the Arts and Crafts Cabin. It needs some routine maintenance and could be enhanced with a deck overlooking the lake.

Nazareth Cabin
*Adopted by Maple-Sheyenne Lutheran of Harwood. Thank you!
In 2009 new windows, doors, and the roof were installed. Also, the interior was painted and new curtains hung. Soffits, facia and vinyl siding work was completed in 2010. In 2011 more interior improvements will be made.

Phoebe Cabin
*Adopted by the Satrom family. Thank you!

The Satroms renovated Phoebe cabin with new vinyl siding, steel roof, windows, doors, and poured new sidewalk. New mattresses were also purchased.

Ruth Cabin (Formerly Little Norway)
*Adopted by Sheyenne-Oberon Area Ministry. Thank you!
This may be the oldest building at the camp. In 2008 a new door and windows were installed and it was painted inside and out. In 2009 a new roof was installed. The soffit and facia were completed in 2010. New vinyl siding has been purchased and will be installed by the 2011 camp season.

Timothy Cabin
*Adopted by Trinity Lutheran of Cooperstown. Thank you!
A door and new windows have been installed, the walls insulated and sheetrocked, and painted inside and out in 2008. In 2009 new curtains were made and sheets bought for the bunk beds. A thorough cleaning is done by a faithful group each spring. Future projects include a patio in front of the cabin.

Memorial Chapel
This is our veterans memorial chapel and we celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2009. This beautiful building is in need of some major work to be sure it remains a sound structure. In 2009 work was nearly completed on a new roof and new windows were installed in the chancel area. In May 2010 the stained glass was completed and installed, the new roof was completed, and exterior painting was started. Future projects include new lighting and windows. Trinity Lutheran of Carrington and Tri-County Ministry have partnered in adopting the Chapel.

Contact Pastor Bruce Vold of Trinity in Carrington or Denny Goetz at the camp if you would like to help with this project.