Aug. 18-20, 2007 "I see the detail of your choices--the angels, the water theme, the Psalms--all things that invite me into a closer relationship with God."                                      --MKG, Beatrice, Nebraska Feb. 15-17, 2008 "At this grace-filled place I bundled up to venture out under the winter night sky.  Orion, Leo, Gemini and a host of other constellations--along with a gibbous moon--spun around Polaris.  The heavens tell the glory of God, and this plot of land is a piece of heaven on earth.  Thank you, and thank God!"                --JNK, Elkhart, Indiana  Feb. 23, 2008 "After an exhausting week and being slightly sick, I literally sank into the bed for a 11-hour night.  I was renewed.  I rested.  God's love was evident in this place to me.  Thank you."  --DNF, Newton, Kansas  March 9, 2008 "The world needs more places of solitude where persons can encounter the sacred.  You have created a truly sacred space, and I am blessed to be in it every time I stay. "  --KLR, Hesston, Kansas  March 15-19, 2008 "This House of Solitude provided me many riches of God's care during my visit here.  Thank you for sharing it and yourself with me.  I have been graced and gifted by being here."  --JTR, Graymont, Illinois March 20, 2008 "A great place to connect with God and creation.  I was refreshed."                   --DM, Milford, Nebraska April 24-25, 2008 "What a wonderful gift to share!  The quiet beauty and solitude of Bottle Creek tells me there is a God!  His creations are wonderful!  Your attention to detail and desire to share His splendor tells me there is a God and He works through people like you."  --CO, Kearney, Nebraska May 23-25, 2008 "We truly were blessed being able to spend a few days in this lovely setting.  We came seeking direction from God and we are coming away with that new focus and direction for ministry." --CN, Beford,Iowa May 31, 2008 "Bottle Creek Retreat is one of my favorite places."  --AJ, Newton, Kansas June 15, 2008 "The evening and night were even more than I had anticipated." --VP, Henderson, Nebraska June 16, 2008 "What a beautiful oasis.  I am in the middle of chemo treatment and the music and nature fed my soul." --JT, Iowa June 20, 2008 "I had a wonderful time of rest and rejuvenation.  I came across this apt quote from Frederick Buechner which describes your retreat: 'The quiet there, the rest, is beyond the reach of the world to disturb, it is how being saved sounds.'"  --KY, Pensacola, Florida