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Summer 2025 Theme
“And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.” (Ezek 36:26 ESV)
The life of a disciple of Christ is all about change and being transformed into Christlikeness as we follow Jesus in obedience. We are “new creatures in Christ” as Paul describes us in 2 Cor 5:17. We come to Christ as we are, and He graciously accepts us. But the Lord doesn’t leave us as He finds us (thankfully!)—He begins to change us from the inside out.
Our theme verse for this summer at WSS is Ezek 36:26, which beautifully describes this change process starting with our hearts. Our sinful heart is stony—rebellious, selfish, prideful. Our hearts of stone are incapable of loving God and others or walking out our faith in obedience. Rather than leaving us in this state, in His mercy and kindness God takes away that heart of stone when we give our life to Christ in faith, and He replaces it with a heart of flesh—tender, humble, teachable. The Lord gives us a heart that can grow in our love for Him and for others, that can become more Christlike as we grow in our faith!
We invite you to join us this summer at White Sulphur Springs for Summer R&R as we explore the wonderful truth in this passage and what that means for us today. Come and experience true rest and refreshment as you enjoy Christ-centered teaching, delicious meals, comfortable rooms, fun-filled activities for all ages, and amazing fellowship with like-minded Christian brothers and sisters who are also eagerly seeking to give more of their heart to the Lord! We look forward to you experiencing all the Lord has for you this summer at White Sulphur Springs!
In Hope,
Paul Robyn
WSS Center Director
Meet Paul and Dawn
Summer R&R Pricing
Nightly meals & lodging rates vary depending on the duration of your visit as indicated in the table to the right. There is also an additional conference fee to cover speaker and program fees, and only one conference fee is charged per family group. The conference fee for Summer R&R #1, #2, #6, #7, & #8 are $32 for 1 or 2 nights, $80 for 3 to 7 nights, and the conference fee for Summer R&R #3, #4, #5 is $47 for 1 or 2 nights, $135 for 3 to 7 nights.
Let’s unpack this. You want to do special things and create family memories, but your budget isn’t unlimited. You also want to invest in your faith and model to your children what it means to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord. We get it. Check out the table below to see how a week-long getaway at WSS compares to other vacation ideas. Be sure to select any applicable discounts during your registration process as well!
Walt Disney World® Cruise
- 5 nights: ~$7,534 all inclusive
- Flights: ~$800
- July 2024
AirBnB Cape May, NJ
- Cottage- 6 nights, $2282
- Meals: ~$1,000-1,500
- Activities- $750
Summer R&R at White Sulphur Springs
- Heritage House Lodging: $846
- Meals: $846
- Family Conference Fee: $140
Note: These estimates are based off a family of 4, 2 adults, 1 teen and 1 youth (1 queen bed & 2 twin beds)
Summer 2025 Highlights!
- We really want to introduce those that have never here to WSS this summer. To help with that, we’re offering a 1 FREE NIGHT coupon to any first-time guest to WSS. This coupon is good for meals and lodging for 1 night (3 meals) for the first-time guest, spouse and children. Please help spread the word!
- For those that have been here before, we need your help spreading the word about our first-time guest offer. But, we also want to offer you a chance for 1 FREE NIGHT as well: be a “bringer”. If you bring a first-time guest with you when you come to WSS this summer, we’ll offer you (and your spouse and children) 1 FREE NIGHT as well! So, start thinking about who in your circle of family and friends would be blessed by coming to WSS with you this summer and bring them with you!
- As always, we’ll have a special celebration on the 4th of July. Join us for R&R #4 for our “WSS Family Olympics” (including our cardboard canoe race!), a cookout and fireworks to cap off the 4th of July…there’s really no better place to celebrate Independence Day than here at WSS!
- More Camp Caleb opportunities! This summer we are running 6 weeks of Camp Caleb “Triple Weeks”, which means all 3 varieties of Camp Caleb will be offered (Junior, Adventure and Challenge). Our Triple Weeks will be during R&R 2, 3, 4 and 6, 7 and 8.
- More Horse Camp opportunities! This summer, we will be offering Horse Camp every Sunday afternoon and Monday afternoon during weeks #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, of R&R. If you have a horse-lover in your family, you’ll be able to include Horse Camp as part of your R&R stay!
- More Camp Caleb Day Camp opportunities! This summer, we’re offering Camp Caleb Day Camp each week of R&R. Our Camp Caleb Day Camp is available for guests of R&R. Kids can go out to Camp Caleb during the day, and return to the hotel to sleep in your room until the next morning’s drop-off. Learn more about this great opportunity on our Camp Caleb home page!
- New Active Duty discount- putting money back in your wallet!
What to Expect at Summer R&R
Each day of Summer R&R is unique and filled with many activities that are not only fun but also designed to bring you closer to God. The Summer R&R program is flexible and allows you to do as much or as little as you want. While designed to be a week-long experience, shorter stays are possible to accommodate your family’s schedule. Just indicate which days you’ll stay with us during your registration process. Here’s what to expect during a Summer R&R week:
- Delicious home-cooked meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with occasional picnics throughout the week
- Stocked breakfast and salad bars and an ability to accommodate most food allergies
- Age-appropriate programs for children and teens with biblically sound curriculum while adults take in vibrant teaching and small group discussions during the mornings and evenings
- A staff devoted to serving you
- A balance of scheduled activities and free time with total flexibility that lets you choose how you and your family spend your vacation time
- Free time activities ranging from horseback riding to swimming at Promise Pond to adventuring at the Challenge Course and more
- Amazing fellowship with other believers from similar walks of life
No two days are the same during a week of Summer R&R. Check out a few of each day’s unique activities below:
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Check in anytime after 4 p.m., and enjoy a welcome dinner at 6 p.m. |
Start soaking in Bible-based sessions from the week’s speaker in the morning while the kids participate in age-appropriate, engaging programming. Head outside in the afternoon for games, swimming at the pond, and other free time activities. |
Spend time in corporate worship during a Sunday morning service, and go for a hayride to the campfire at the Picnic Pond. |
Get to know WSS during our Family Scavenger Hunt, spend the afternoon at the low ropes course and Promise Pond, then celebrate what God’s doing around the world at International Night. |
Send the kids off to Field Day activities and a picnic lunch while adults enjoy lunch at the hotel. |
WSS Family Day! Explore the local area, take a day trip to Ohiopyle for white water rafting, or relax on property. After coming together again at a western-themed dinner, we’ll enjoy line and square dancing with Pete Bray (no previous practice required!). |
Bring the week to a close with final speaker sessions, a picnic cook-out lunch, a farewell social, and a photo slideshow. |
Take advantage of one last breakfast at 8 a.m. and check-out at 10 a.m. Make sure you say, “See you later!” instead of “Good-bye” on your way out, because we hope to see you next year! |