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Retreat in Solvang!
Retreat in Solvang!
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Register today for the FALLFEST SINGLES RETREAT October 7-9 and don't miss this inspirational retreat in Solvang. Cross Solvang off your bucket list, and you don't even have to do it alone!
Make plans now! Join up to 75 like-minded singles. Nondenominational. We offer carpool coordination. Invite friends and come meet new people!
Features comedian emcee MIKE CANO with laughs all weekend long and comedy show Saturday night. Grow in your faith with KARIN BLYTHE an amazing speaker popular with both men and women. Experience amazing worship with JENN DIETZ.
Solvang is 35 miles from Santa Barbara, an easy 125 miles up the coast from Los Angeles, and 160 miles from Anaheim.
Karin Blythe
SINGLES speaker
Karin Blythe is a popular singles speaker, Bible teacher, Comic, Vocalist and Children's Book Author of Monkey Brain's books. Karin's style is popular with men and women alike sharing an inspirational message to inspire, encourage and lift you up. She has been a guest speaker for retreats, conferences, churches and events for 20 years. Karin has a contagious passion for God's Word and uses humor to bring a message of hope and encouragement. Karin and her pastor husband Jim planted The River Church in Long Beach in 2000 and a church in Tennessee. Contact [email protected].
Mike Cano
comedian emcee
Mike Cano is our comedian emcee and a hilarious sought after clean comedian. Mike will keep us laughing all weekend long with a comedy show on Saturday night. He has spent the last decade entertaining people across the country and has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in comedy. Mike performs at comedy clubs, colleges and specializes in School Assemblies, Senior Homes, Golf Tournaments, Corporate Comedy, Fundraisers, Roasts and Tributes, and more. Mike relates to all ages as he jokes about juggling the comedian life, dating, marriage, and parenthood. You’ve seen Mike on LAUGHS on FOX, MTV, VH1, and NBC Universal’s Mun2 TV, JUCE TV, Parables TV, KCAL 9, CBS, and Trinity Broadcast Network. Visit mikecanolol.com.
Jenn Dietz
Praise & worship
Jennifer Dietz is a recording artist, singer songwriter and worship leader in Southern California. Jenn is a worship leader at several churches in Orange County and at a church Bible Study. Jenn leads worship playing keyboard and guitar and is on-call at various churches, concerts and events. She has self-produced 5 albums and performed across the United States. Jenn's original music has been heard on K-WAVE 107.9 FM. One of Jenn's original songs are featured in an upcoming film, "Triumphant, She Fights To Win". Jenn's albums are sold on Amazon and iTunes. Follow Jenn on Instagram and Facebook at @jenniferdietzmusic.
Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall
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The Solvang Veteran's Memorial Building is perfect for our retreat for the weekend. The Hall is a beautiful historical building with a large meeting room, wood floor, stage, and outdoor patio walking distance from hotels, shops and restaurants. There is parking at the Hall for our group allowing you to drive and park there or walk from your nearby hotel for retreat meetings. The Vets Hall is a community facility owned by the City of Solvang in beautiful downtown Solvang. This event center is a local landmark built more than a half century ago for special events and weddings.
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Solvang is called the Danish Capital of America and voted the #1 historical place to visit. Take a trip with us to experience this unique place with European architecture, restaurants, bakeries, shops and fun tours.
Don't know anyone? Many people attend solo that do not know anyone. You will find a friendly and relaxed atmosphere perfect for making new friendships and meeting new people.
Invite people and make new friendships. Request to room with friends (first come, first reserved) or we are happy to find roommates for you. Invite friends, bring your small group, or come on your own and we’ll introduce you to others.
Take this opportunity. Grow in your faith, fellowship, and enjoy all the fun group activities!
Don't know anyone? Many people attend solo that do not know anyone. You will find a friendly and relaxed atmosphere perfect for making new friendships and meeting new people.
Invite people and make new friendships. Request to room with friends (first come, first reserved) or we are happy to find roommates for you. Invite friends, bring your small group, or come on your own and we’ll introduce you to others.
Take this opportunity. Grow in your faith, fellowship, and enjoy all the fun group activities!
Retreat Schedule
Friday, October 7-9, 2022
Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall
Doors Opens at 3:00 PM
Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall
Doors Opens at 3:00 PM
Check-in at Veteran's Hall on Friday and Saturday morning. Receive a retreat schedule, name tag, and sign up for group activities, all for $149.
RETREAT THEME "THE GREAT ESCAPE"
God is GREATER Than Your Circumstances (Isaiah 43:18-19) w/comedy, breakout groups, retreat sessions taught by Pastor Karin Blythe:
• Rescued from Ruin
• Shake off Regret
• Party in a Barren Wasteland
• Explore New Horizons
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 7
Vet's Hall Doors Open - 3:00 PM
Check-in Registration - 3:00-9:30 PM
Meet at Restaurant for Dinner - 5:00 PM
Meet & Greet -Retreat Session - 7:00-9:00 PM
Registration Re-opens - 9:00 PM
Free Time Group Activities - 9:00-11:00 PM
Fellowship & Dancing with DJ John
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 8
Continental Breakfast at Hotels
Vet’s Hall Opens at 8:00 AM
Check-in Re-opens - 9:00 AM
Meet & Greet -Retreat Session - 9:00 AM
Closes at 12 Noon
Leave for Lunch in Groups
Free Time Group Activities - 12 Noon to 5:00 PM
Signup Activity Sheets
Meet at Restaurant for Dinner - 5:00 PM
Comedy Show -Retreat Session - 7:00-9:30 PM
Free Time Group Activities - 9:30-11:00 PM
Fellowship & Dancing with DJ John
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 9
Continental Breakfast at Hotels
Retreat Session - 9:00 AM
Retreat Closes at 12 Noon
RETREAT THEME "THE GREAT ESCAPE"
God is GREATER Than Your Circumstances (Isaiah 43:18-19) w/comedy, breakout groups, retreat sessions taught by Pastor Karin Blythe:
• Rescued from Ruin
• Shake off Regret
• Party in a Barren Wasteland
• Explore New Horizons
FRIDAY - OCTOBER 7
Vet's Hall Doors Open - 3:00 PM
Check-in Registration - 3:00-9:30 PM
Meet at Restaurant for Dinner - 5:00 PM
Meet & Greet -Retreat Session - 7:00-9:00 PM
Registration Re-opens - 9:00 PM
Free Time Group Activities - 9:00-11:00 PM
Fellowship & Dancing with DJ John
SATURDAY - OCTOBER 8
Continental Breakfast at Hotels
Vet’s Hall Opens at 8:00 AM
Check-in Re-opens - 9:00 AM
Meet & Greet -Retreat Session - 9:00 AM
Closes at 12 Noon
Leave for Lunch in Groups
Free Time Group Activities - 12 Noon to 5:00 PM
Signup Activity Sheets
Meet at Restaurant for Dinner - 5:00 PM
Comedy Show -Retreat Session - 7:00-9:30 PM
Free Time Group Activities - 9:30-11:00 PM
Fellowship & Dancing with DJ John
SUNDAY - OCTOBER 9
Continental Breakfast at Hotels
Retreat Session - 9:00 AM
Retreat Closes at 12 Noon
Free-Time Group Activities
Here are a few of the group activities offered over the weekend. Check-in at Veteran's Hall and receive a program, name tag and visitor's map.
Experience Solvang
• Horse-Drawn Trolley
• Surrey & Bike Rentals
• Segway Rentals
• Solvang Village
Museum & Cultural Tours
• Old Santa Ines Mission est. 1804
• Hans Christian Andersen Museum
• Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum
• Elverhoj Museum of History and Art
• The Thomas Kinkade Art Museum
Eateries, Restaurants, Bakeries & More
• Danish Bakeries
• Variety of Restaurants
• Shopping - You Name It, It's Here
• Dancing - DJ John
• More
Experience Solvang
• Horse-Drawn Trolley
• Surrey & Bike Rentals
• Segway Rentals
• Solvang Village
Museum & Cultural Tours
• Old Santa Ines Mission est. 1804
• Hans Christian Andersen Museum
• Solvang Vintage Motorcycle Museum
• Elverhoj Museum of History and Art
• The Thomas Kinkade Art Museum
Eateries, Restaurants, Bakeries & More
• Danish Bakeries
• Variety of Restaurants
• Shopping - You Name It, It's Here
• Dancing - DJ John
• More
ACCOMMODATIONS
Pricing Per Person
Pricing Per Person
RV'S & CAMPERS
Flying Flags RV Resort & Campground (3 miles away). Reservations online or by phone (877) 783-5247.
Lake Cachuma Campground offers Tent & RV Spots or rent a Yurt (11 miles from Solvang). Click here for information to reserve your camping spot.
CABINS + HOTELS
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Register for the retreat $149, and book one of our reserved cabins or hotel rooms. Or, call the hotels directly for availability. See below.
CAMP WHITTIER CABINS
Cabins - ONLY $50/night for $100 for the weekend. What a deal! Bathroom and Shower in each cabin. Bring your own bedding. Camp Whittier retreat center is about 10 min. drive.
SOLVANG HOTEL ROOMS
4-person hotel room - $150 per person
2-person hotel room - $270 per person
Share a hotel room and split the cost. We are happy to find roommates for you, or request to room with friends.
* Hotel & Cabin rates per person Friday-Sunday October 7-9: 2 Nights / 3 Days (includes taxes and fees). Want to add an extra day or two? Call the hotel.
* After registering for the retreat only $149, book your room directly or book one of our hotel rooms (click the register button).
Reserved Hotel Rooms.
Book your Hotel or Camp Whittier Cabins.
Rates per person October 7-9
2 Nights/3 Days
Book your Hotel or Camp Whittier Cabins.
Rates per person October 7-9
2 Nights/3 Days
CAMP WHITTIER
Six Cabins Available
Click the Register Now button - $50 / night for $100 for the weekend per person. We have reserved (3) cabins and lodge rooms with two bunkbeds and up to 4 people. Each cabin has a bathroom and shower. We have men and women's cabins and lodge rooms. Great deal!
Camp Whittier is 11 miles (about 10 min drive) from Solvang to attend the retreat. The Camp is located across the street from Lake Cachuma.
Camp Whittier is 11 miles (about 10 min drive) from Solvang to attend the retreat. The Camp is located across the street from Lake Cachuma.
KING FREDERIK INN
SOLVANG
SOLVANG
continental breakfast
Call them directly for room availability. We had reserved (9) rooms with two-queen beds (available) and (5) rooms with two-double beds (sold out).
Located in downtown Solvang walking distance to everything. Continental breakfast, heated outdoor pool and spa. Visit their website for details.
Website - King Frederik Inn
Phone - (855) 516-1090
Located in downtown Solvang walking distance to everything. Continental breakfast, heated outdoor pool and spa. Visit their website for details.
Website - King Frederik Inn
Phone - (855) 516-1090
SVENDSGAARD DANISH LODGE
SOLVANG
SOLVANG
danish pastry
Call them directly for room availability. We have (2) two-queen rooms and (4) two-double bed rooms. The hotel is next door to our retreat location.
A charming 3-story interior and exterior corridor AAA rated lodge, built in the finest of traditional Danish Architecture includes a morning danish pastry, coffeemakers in the rooms, and swimming pool. Visit their website for details.
Website - Svendsgaard Danish Lodge
Phone - (805) 688-3277
A charming 3-story interior and exterior corridor AAA rated lodge, built in the finest of traditional Danish Architecture includes a morning danish pastry, coffeemakers in the rooms, and swimming pool. Visit their website for details.
Website - Svendsgaard Danish Lodge
Phone - (805) 688-3277
ROYAL COPENHAGEN INN
SOLVANG
SOLVANG
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Click the Register Now button or call them directly.
Located in downtown Solvang walking distance to everything. Continental breakfast, swimming pool. Visit their website for details.
Website - Royal Copenhagen Inn
Phone - (805) 688-5561
Located in downtown Solvang walking distance to everything. Continental breakfast, swimming pool. Visit their website for details.
Website - Royal Copenhagen Inn
Phone - (805) 688-5561
WINE VALLEY INN & COTTAGES
SOLVANG
SOLVANG
full breakfast
Call them directly for room availability. We had (5) Chateau rooms reserved with two-double beds.
The Wine Valley Inn is a higher-end hotel located in downtown Solvang walking distance to everything. Complimentary hot breakfast; on-site bicycle and surrey rentals; outdoor fireplaces or treat yourself to a therapeutic massage.
Website -Wine Valley Inn
Phone - (805) 688-2111
The Wine Valley Inn is a higher-end hotel located in downtown Solvang walking distance to everything. Complimentary hot breakfast; on-site bicycle and surrey rentals; outdoor fireplaces or treat yourself to a therapeutic massage.
Website -Wine Valley Inn
Phone - (805) 688-2111
QUALITY INN BUELLTON-SOLVANG
COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST
Call them directly for room availability or check online.
The Quality Inn has great ratings and includes a hot breakfast, or snacking on free afternoon cookies with complimentary coffee. Buellton is located a few minutes off the freeway and only 3 miles from Solvang.
Website - Quality Inn Buellton-Solvang
The Quality Inn has great ratings and includes a hot breakfast, or snacking on free afternoon cookies with complimentary coffee. Buellton is located a few minutes off the freeway and only 3 miles from Solvang.
Website - Quality Inn Buellton-Solvang
Retreat Location
Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall
Address: 1745 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463
Phone: (805) 688-5575
We are excited to host our Fall Retreat in Solvang located in the Santa Ynez Valley, where fun activities abound for our group to do on our free-time.
Hotels, activities, and our retreat meeting location, are all within easy walking distance in downtown Solvang Village.
We are meeting at the beautiful Veteran's Hall a 1936-vintage historical building in Solvang with ample parking for our group. This impressive hall boasts of tall windows, vintage pendant lights and wooden rafters criss-crossing the ceiling. The Hall is a local favorite for weddings and special events.
Contact Us
Single+Passion is a 501(c)(3) Christian
faith-based nonprofit organization
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Mailing Address
Single+Passion
Post Office Box 1754
Temecula CA 92593
faith-based nonprofit organization
Visit Our Website
SinglePassion.com
Mailing Address
Single+Passion
Post Office Box 1754
Temecula CA 92593
Single+Passion has been dedicated to serving the singles community in Southern California since 2008, before we had a name. All events are non-denominational. All welcome.
Single+Passion hosts singles events, monthly singles dances, annual singles retreats, group cruises and more.
Age groups generally range from 30's to 60+. Contact us with questions.
Single+Passion hosts singles events, monthly singles dances, annual singles retreats, group cruises and more.
Age groups generally range from 30's to 60+. Contact us with questions.