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Transcript of Laity Lodge Summer 2011 Retreats/Programs Magazine
2011programs & retreats
Founded by the H. E. Butt Foundation
experience
table of contentsThe Beautiful Texas Hill Country . . . . . 2
Message from the Butt family – Our Mission and Purpose . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Foundation Free Camps . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Laity Lodge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Laity Lodge Family Camp . . . . . . . . 9-10
Laity Lodge Youth Camp . . . . . . . 11-12
Laity Leadership Institute . . . . . . . . . . 13
TheHighCalling .org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
The Quiet House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16
Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18
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welcome
2011 Camps & Retreat Schedule Laity Lodge Family Camp Schedule .9b
Laity Lodge Retreat Schedule . . . . . . 9c
Foundation Free Camp Schedule . . .9d
Laity Lodge Youth Camp Schedule . .9d
The Beautiful Texas Hill Country
The Frio River is a Texas treasure . Frio is the
Spanish word for cold . And cold, it is . And
crystal clear too . The chilly temperature does
not stop the intrepid camper, however, as Frio
River destinations are highly valued during
Texas summers! The limestone canyons of
the Foundation Camps and Laity Lodge
border the river, creating one of the most
picturesque spots in the state . Wildlife and
opportunity for leisurely pursuits abound
on the Foundations’ sprawling 1900-acre
property . The Foundation Camps are 12
miles from quaint Leakey, Texas, two hours
west-northwest of San Antonio .
1900 acres of “Away”
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For more information,
LaityRenewal.org
To serve God by creating opportunities for
people to encounter God for the transformation
of daily life, work, and our world.
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core purpose
The renewal of society through the renewal of the Church.
Church renewal through renewal of the family.
Family renewal through renewed individuals.
David Rogers,
Executive Vice President and COO
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Dear Friends,
As the Foundations for Laity Renewal has grown, the variety of our programs
expanded right along with it. Those of you who attend our adult retreats,
family and youth camps, as well as free camps, are also taking advantage of
our other retreat and camping experiences. Perhaps your family has only had a
youth attending LLYC or were only aware of the Laity Lodge retreats for adults.
This expanded brochure with schedules from each program shows the many
opportunities that families and individuals have to participate in various retreat
and camping experiences. Youth, adult, families, churches, and other nonprofit
groups—all have retreat opportunities in the Texas Hill Country at the H. E. Butt
Foundation Camp property.
To assist in your planning for 2011 retreats, we hope this single-source schedule
and information publication is helpful. It provides our best estimated dates of
retreats and camping programs for the year. You will notice some programs
where we could not give a full year’s schedule, particularly the Free Camp
Program and the Quiet House, for these reservations are made on a first-come-
first-served basis.
Deborah and I, as the next generation of the Butt family leadership, are honored
and humbled to be entrusted with these transformational programs. The strong
foundation built by Deborah’s grandparents and expanded by Barbara Dan and
Howard has inspired all of us to continue to create opportunities for renewal and
transformation in churches, families, and our own lives.
Gratefully,
David Rogers
from the family
our mission
Foundation Free Camps
In 1954, the H . E . Butt Foundation acquired
1,900 acres north of Leakey, Texas, to fulfill a
long-cherished dream of Howard E . Butt, Sr .,
to provide a place where boys and girls, men
and women could further their knowledge
of God and His creation while enjoying the
freedom of camp life that had so appealed to
him during his youth . Mary Holdsworth Butt
joined her husband in this dream . They, and
subsequent generations of the Butt family,
developed retreat facilities along the beautiful
Frio River . That vision continues today . Over the
last half century, more than 750,000 campers
have enjoyed our facilities for their retreats in
an atmosphere conducive to healthy Christian
character development .
The Foundation Free Camp Program continues
to provide free camping facilities for qualified
church and community-service groups . In line
with Howard E . Butt, Sr .’s dream, the program
especially targets children and youth groups
who would not otherwise be able to afford such
an experience .
• At the headwaters of the clear Frio River
• Four self-contained, well-equipped facilities
• Individual, fully equipped kitchen and dining area for each site
• Open-air meeting pavilion
• Waterfront cabins with bunk beds
• River-inspired recreational opportunities
• On-staff Outdoor Education Coordinator to assist in designing specific objectives
changed lives in a natural setting...
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wFor more information,
FdnFreeCamps.org
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Foundations for Laity Renewal has
initiated an Outdoor Education
Program designed specifically to serve
school groups in Texas . This program
is dedicated to providing students
with unique multi-day outdoor
experiences in the Frio River Canyon
outside Leakey, Texas . Cross-curricular, TEKS-based
programming focuses on environmental sciences
and the promotion of healthy outdoor recreation,
with instruction provided through a collaboration of
attending teachers, parents, and Foundation staff . The
Outdoor Education Program is a part of the Foundation
Free Camp Program, meaning that camp facilities are
provided to school groups free of charge . Please
contact Erik Silvius, Outdoor Education Coordinator, at
830-792-1225 or esilvius@fdnfreecamps .org .
Outdoor Education Program
ERik SilviuS, Outdoor Education Coordinator
Laity lodge
Since 1961, Laity Lodge has been creating
opportunities for people to encounter God .
For many people, this happens through
exposure to the extraordinary beauty of
the Frio River Canyon . For others, it occurs
in conversation with a friend, through the
words of a speaker, or while engaged in a
creative activity . Topics vary from one retreat
to the next, but every Laity Lodge experience
encourages thoughtful reflection on the
relationship between one’s faith and daily life .
• Acclaimed speakers and musicians of national and international reputation
• Hotel style, double occupancy individual accommodations, with bath
• Chef-prepared cuisine served in a glorious dining room overlooking the river
• Fully equipped arts center and workshops
• Curated art gallery featuring excellent exhibits
• Built-in free time for wandering, resting, creating, and recreating
• Hiking and biking trails
• Paddle boating, tennis, kayaking, and ping-pong
Rest and Reflection
For specific retreat information, consult the calendar online or in the center spread.7
relax
For more information,
L a i t y L o d g e . o r g
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Laity Lodge Family Camp
In the fast-paced, achievement-oriented world
of American families, children and parents are
often pulled in separate directions by work,
school, and a constant whirlwind of activities .
Relaxed time together is scarce; time to
talk and laugh together, elusive . With family
renewal in mind, we invite you and your family
(all ages, including infants and grandparents)
to Laity Lodge Family Camp!
Camp is structured to allow individual families
plenty of time to enjoy the Frio River Canyon
together . Joining others during meals, devotion,
and speakers sessions is always a treat!
• Private cabin for each family
• Private showers/toilets
• All meals provided— Lots of snacks
• Linens and towels provided
• Air conditioning and central heat
• All ages, including infants and grandparents
• Family devotionals
• FUN is always on the agenda! Climbing/rappelling, hiking, mountain biking, ropes course, basketball, tennis, fishing, canoeing, crafts, Roundup, horseshoes, swimming in the Frio River, outdoor BBQ, “Canyon Club” Children’s Program, a jumping castle, volleyball, riflery, and much, much more
• Family photos
Families of all ages and generations!
For specific camp information, consult the calendar online or in the center spread.
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For more information,
LLFamilyCamp.org
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Laity Lodge Youth Camp
Laity Lodge Youth Camp is an interdenominational
Christian summer youth camp . The coed program
focuses on spontaneity, fun, and relationships
to show kids (grades 1-10) the best two weeks
of their lives! Central to the experience is our
desire to love kids unconditionally and accept
them for who they are .
Laity Lodge Youth Camp is dedicated to providing
campers with a fun, healthy, exciting, emotionally
safe, learning environment . Campers find, in each
counselor, someone who is dedicated to listening
and caring about their needs . Lofty cliffs, canyon
breezes, and the crystal-clear, spring-fed Frio
River offer the perfect setting for adventurous
activities and exceptional programming . No two
days are alike!
A place of boundless energy!
• One- and two-week sessions
• Kid-friendly balance between structured programming and free time
• Activities that build relationships as well as excitement
• Terrific role models who genuinely love the campers
• Safe place where kids can be themselves
• Field sports, mountain biking, arts and crafts, water sports, and adventure recreation
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For specific camp information, consult the calendar online or in the center spread.
For more information,
LLYC.org
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Laity Leadership instituteHelping leaders integrate their
faith into all they do.Leaders today face complex challenges—
personally, relationally, and institutionally .
In response to these needs, the Laity
Leadership Institute is conducting research
to develop programs using thoughtful
resources, relationships, and experiences .
We encourage one another to imagine
how leadership contributes to the well-
being of the community and our society .
Our efforts are grounded in key insights
from the fields of the behavioral and social
sciences and theology . The objective is
always to “Grow in Christ” and to integrate
our faith for the common good . Key leaders
in business, theology, and the behavioral
and social sciences are helping us as we
establish the institute .
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transform
For more information,
LaityLeadershipInstitute.org
TheHighCalling.orgEncountering God through New MediaOne doesn’t have to look very far for news about corporations, organizations,
and individuals behaving badly or with apathy . People are hungry for
encouraging stories of integrity and purpose .
TheHighCalling .org was launched in 2002 as a way to expand the
reach of Howard Butt, Jr .’s radio spots, “The High Calling of Our Daily
Work,” that air on over 2,000 stations across the country . Butt is a well-
known business leader, spiritual reformer, and author whose family
founded the H . E . Butt Grocery Company in Texas . TheHighCalling .org
features uplifting anecdotes and personal reflections on current topics:
workplace values, ethics, and balancing family and profession . Authors
include business executives, published authors, poets, teachers and
university professors, pastors, playwrights, and public speakers .
• Thought-provoking posts on daily life, work, and faith
• Updated several times daily
• Formats include: audio messages, interviews, articles, and blog posts
• Daily Bible reflections
• More than 9,000 different resources
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transform
For more information,
TheHighCalling.org
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The Quiet HouseWayfarer’s CottageThe speed of life seems to increase with each
passing year . Multitasking, rapid decision-
making, deadlines, and family pressures swirl
around us all daily . Yet even in biblical times,
presumably slower paced, people needed
to get away, be alone somewhere, and
recuperate, reorganize, and renew . “Get away
with me and you’ll recover your life,” says
Jesus . “I’ll show you how to take a real rest .…
Learn the unforced rhythms of grace .…Keep
company with me and you’ll learn to live freely
and lightly” (Matt . 11:28, The Message) .
There is a place in the Hill Country of Texas
where you can step away from life’s everyday
traffic—alone or with your spouse— to rest,
reflect, contemplate, journal, pray, create —
whatever the nature of personal spiritual retreat
is needed . Known as the Quiet House at Laity
Lodge, the one-bedroom stone cabin sits in
a secluded clearing on a rugged hillside,
sheltered by cedars and live oaks—privacy
guaranteed by a chain across the bottom
of the driveway . Originating through the
vision of Bill Cody, director of Laity Lodge
at the time, the Quiet House was
built to provide individual retreats
in addition to the group retreats for
which Laity Lodge is known .
For more information or reservations, call
830-792-1210
• Secluded
• Self-standing stone cottage: living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, loft
• Spectacular views
• Queen-size bed
• Bathroom with shower and tub
• Linens provided
• Full kitchen: stove, pantry, refrigerator – bring your own food to cook
• Central heat and air conditioning
• Hammock & picnic table
• Bird seed provided!
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Scholarship Programs at
It has been important through the years to provide
opportunities for people to encounter God for the
transformation of daily life regardless of their
financial situations . Each of our Canyon programs,
through an application process, awards financial
assistance based on self-reported need .
With exception to Free Camp Group stipends,
each recipient or recipient family is asked, at a
minimum, to cover the required deposit for the
particular retreat that is being attended .
For Free Camp groups, program bridge funding
is available on a very limited basis to help with
transportation, food, insurance, staffing, etc .
Foundations for Laity Renewal
reward
At Foundations for Laity Renewal, we view giving as an essential part of
transformation and renewal . When someone makes a contribution, we hope it is
a thoughtful, prayerful, and joyful experience .
From assistance for camp and retreat scholarships, provision for program
excellence, or support for maintaining the quality of our facilities, your gifts,
without a doubt, help touch and change lives .
Exponential growth over the last two decades
has made it challenging for one family to provide
the depth of support needed to meet the needs
of those we serve . We count on people like you
to come alongside us in this essential aspect of
our work .
If you would like more information on how you can
support Laity Renewal, please contact a member
of our Development staff at 830-792-1206 or by
email at info@LaityRenewal .org or visit the “Give”
section at www .LaityRenewal .org .
Partnerships...into the Future
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reward
Application Timeframe: Depends upon camp registration dates; usually Oct . or Nov .
Application Process: Online application form
How to Request Application: Visit www .LLYC .org/dates-registration/scholarship-info/
Award Notification: Usually at the end of Dec .
Application Timeframe: At the time of registration preferred
Application Process: By phone
How to Request Application: Call Dana Williams at 830-792-7571
Award Notification: Within two weeks of request
Application Timeframe: At the time of registration preferred
Application Process: Online application form
How to Request Application: visit www .LaityLodge .org/make-a-reservation/
Award Notification: Within one week of request
Application Timeframe: At the time of group application processing preferred
Application Process: By phone
How to Request Application: Contact Free Camp Director at 830-258-5600
Award Notification: Within one week of request
Laity Lodge Youth Camp Scholarships
Laity Lodge Family Camp Scholarships
Laity Lodge Retreat Center Scholarships
Foundation Free Camp Group Stipends
Founded by the H. E. Butt Foundation
For more information, please call 830-792-1200 or visit our website at laityRenewal.org.
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Foundation Camps are 12 miles
from quaint Leakey, Texas,
two hours west-northwest
of San Antonio.