• You will need to present a valid ID or passport and a credit card for any personal charges to your room. Hotel check-in begins at 4:00 PM on August 9th.

  • Each day's schedule will be available on our website (gwfamilyretreat.squarespace.com)

    • Sunday & Tuesday: Optional services in the morning and evening that will include River Valley Worship and Ps. Rob.

    • Monday: A fun day at the amusement park

    • All events are optional—this time is for you to relax and enjoy!

  • Yes! The program includes care for:

    • Nursery (Ages 0-2), Preschool (Ages 3-5), Children (K–5th grade)

    • Youth (6th–12th grade)

    Daily timeframe: During all service times and drop in available on Sunday and Tuesday throughout the day.

    • Continental breakfast on Sunday and Tuesday from 8:00–10:00 AM

    • A monetary gift will be provided for all other meals

    • Dessert socials on Saturday evening (Aug 9) and Tuesday evening (Aug 12)

  • Yes!

    • JW Marriott: 6 dining options

    • Ritz-Carlton: 7 dining options

  • Yes.

    • Two charter buses will arrive at 10am run throughout the day between the parks and the hotel until 10pm

    • To sign up for the bus please click HERE (Times may differ depending on traffic at parks)

    • The hotel also offers a shuttle service to the parks if needed

  • Yes.

    • Self-parking is available at a discounted rate (at your expense)

    • Valet parking is also available

  • Plenty of activities are available at the hotel, including:

    • Waterpark, pool

    • Golf*

    • Pickleball & tennis courts

    • Spa*

    • Fitness center

    • Outdoor activities like:

      • Bike rental*

      • Fishing*

      • Kayaks* & canoes*

      • Archery*

      • Walk with a hawk*

      • Eco tours*

    *Note: These activities are at your own expense.

  • Yes.

    • Tee times will be available early Sunday and Tuesday mornings (at your expense)

    Register for tee times HERE (Golf is at your own expense. One round of 18 holes in the AM is $125 and PM is $115)

  • Feel free to reach out to us anytime at: globalproject@rivervalley.org