"Aslan on the Move: Narnia Revisited"
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Conference packages are $260 per person for double occupancy rooms and $300 per person for single occupancy. Commuters are always welcome, with a program cost of $184 for the weekend, which includes meals.
"Aslan on the Move: Narnia Revisited"
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Camp Allen Retreat and Conference Center is located in the beautiful “piney woods” of Navasota, Texas, is about 1 hour from the Galleria area, about 1 ½ hours from downtown Houston, and about 30 minutes from Bryan/College Station. Its peaceful woodland setting affords those gathered on its grounds a time apart from the bustle of everyday life and an opportunity for canoeing, horseback riding, and refreshing nature hikes over its 960 acres.
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"Aslan on the Move: Narnia Revisited"
The conference begins mid-afternoon on Friday, November 18th, with Check-In and Registration. After supper, which will be served by the Camp Allen staff, Paul Ford and Louis Markos will present their introductory remarks. On Saturday morning, each speaker will present their first full session, with ample time for questions and answers, interspersed with a break for refreshments and an inspiring offering from the realm of the arts.
There will be ample free time on Saturday afternoon to enjoy the many outdoor activities available at Camp Allen. Later in the day, Louis Markos will present his second full session, followed by a panel discussion with the speakers. Following dinner on Saturday evening, C. S. Lewis Foundation President Stan Mattson will report briefly on the recent and future activities of the Foundation, followed by a splendid evening of cinema with "C.S. Lewis: Beyond Narnia".
Sunday morning features the last plenary session with Paul Ford, followed by the closing service of worship. A generous lunch will be served, allowing time enough for a leisurely drive home in the afternoon.
You'll want to bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, string bass, oboe or any other instrument with you, not to mention an original poem or two for reading, as our late-night gathering at the "Bag-End Cafe" (named for a certain famous Hobbit's home) will offer a sure-fire opportunity to share music, readings, and merriment of all sorts in the company of friends.
Preliminary ProgramSubject to Change | |
| Friday November 18, 2005 | |
| 2:00 | Check-in begins |
| 6:00 | Supper |
| 7:30 | EVENING PROGRAM Welcome and Introductions, Co-hosts Larry Linenschmidt and Stan Mattson, Founder and President, C.S. Lewis Foundation Invocation, Rev. Bryan Eckelmann The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Joint Session with Prof. Louis Markos, |
| 9:00 | Sign-up for special Saturday Programs Nature walk, horseback riding, skeet shooting, and canoeing |
| 9:00 | Reception |
| 10:30 | Good night |
| Saturday November 19, 2005 | |
| 7:00 | Morning Prayers (optional) - w/ Resident Chaplain Rev. Suzi Robertson |
| 7:30 | Breakfast |
| 8:30 | Quiet time |
| 9:00 | MORNING PROGRAM BEGINS Meditation, Rev. Eckelmann The Chronicles of Narnia: Part II - Prof. Markos |
| 10:30 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 | Whimsy - Jeff Kepple and daughters Address The Chronicles of Narnia: Part III - Prof. Markos |
| 12:30 | LUNCH |
| 1:30 | FREE AFTERNOON |
| 5:00 | The Chronicles of Narnia: Part IV - Prof. Markos |
| 6:00 | SUPPER |
| 7:30 | EVENING PROGRAM BEGINS Living the Legacy: The Mission & Work of the C.S. Lewis Foundation: Stan Mattson C.S. Lewis: Beyond Narnia - Faith and Values Media film docudrama |
| 9:30 | "Bag-End" Café - fireside and snacks - an informal evening of readings and music-making by retreat participants - Larry Linenschmidt, Host. |
| 11:00 | Good night |
| Sunday November 20, 2005 | |
| 7:00 | Morning Prayers (optional) - w/ Resident Chaplain Rev. Suzi Robertson |
| 7:30 | BREAKFAST |
| 9:00 | MORNING PROGRAM BEGINS Panel and Open Forum - Stan Mattson, Rev. Bryan Eckelmann, Andrew Lazo |
| 10:00 | Coffee Break |
| 10:30 | WORSHIP Sermon - Rev. Bryan Eckelmann |
| 11:30 | Free Time and Checkout |
| 12:00 | LUNCH |
| 1:00 | Departure |
* Children's Track for ages 7 - 12 includes teaching on and creative writing about Narnia, music, arts and crafts, hiking and swimming.
To register, please click here to visit the Camp Allen Registration site or call, toll-free, (866) 334-2267.
"Aslan on the Move: Narnia Revisited"
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"Aslan on the Move: Narnia Revisited"
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If you're looking for an enriching and restful weekend in the company of seekers and Christians of many traditions who share an interest in the life and legacy of C.S. Lewis, this is the conference for you.
In the intimate woodland setting of Camp Allen Retreat and Conference Center, learn more about how Lewis used the realm of Narnia and fantasy literature to communicate the reality of the Gospel to young and old alike.
Nestled in a beautiful 900-acre setting, this retreat will offer insightful and engaging speakers, meaningful worship, dramatic performances, and delightful and relaxed fellowship, along with opportunities for solitude, woodland walks, shared readings, music-making and great dining experiences. Canoeing, hiking, horseback riding and other outdoor activities will also be available.
Nationally recognized lecturers, Louis Markos and Bryan Eckelmann, are the featured speakers for the weekend. Other special delights include an evening of unforgettable cinema with "C.S. Lewis: Beyond Narnia". Music and other forms of artistic expression will also be featured throughout the weekend, concluding with a service of worship on Sunday morning.
The weekend promises a feast for the heart, mind, and imagination. Come join us as we visit with Lewis and explore the wonderful world of Narnia, and consider his rich legacy.
What to bring: A hunger for truth, curiosity, honest questions, a desire for meaningful fellowship, and a healthy appreciation for the simple value of rest and recreation. If this describes you, why then just “Bring yourself!”
To register, please click here to visit the Camp Allen Registration site or call, toll-free, (866) 334-2267.
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