Check-in begins at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The retreat will conclude at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. Summit Attendees can check in at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

The closest airport is Albany, NY. It will take approximately 2 hrs to get to the retreat site from the Albany airport.

Take Route 90 West to Amsterdam, Exit 27. After the toll booth, take a right turn into Amsterdam. Exit to Route 30N when it veers off to the left. In Vail Mills, Route 30N will turn left and then right a few miles later. All turns are marked. Follow Route 30N approximately 1 hour. You will see a ‘Welcome to Speculator’ sign on the left. CAMP-of-the-WOODS is one mile past the sign on the left.

Each person is responsible for their own travel to and from our retreat location. We have created a private group for attendees to connect and find ride sharing options. Once registered for the retreat you will have access to this group.  

We are glamping!

Each room has either two to four beds that are self-assigned on a first come, first served basis. Each cabin has a private full bathroom.

Your lodging/sleeping arrangements are selected at registration. You will either be paired with a group of your selection or, if you are looking for roommates, we’ll help match you to other friends who are looking for roommates too!

We hope everyone can connect during the retreat and have a full sister experience, so we do not recommend solo rooms on-site.  However, if you have needs that require a private space, please email us at Retreat@ChrystalEvansHurst.com for local recommendations that can better accommodate your needs.

Yes. If you’re coming solo we will help place you with other friends searching for roommates.  

The weekend will be chocked full of life-changing sessions and life-giving activities. Enjoy powerful worship experiences, dynamic sessions, curated experiences during our daily free time, and other on-site activities. Be on the lookout for those details coming soon.

Swimming is not open to guests at this time of year.

Transportation is not included. Each person is responsible for their own travel to and from our retreat location. Items of personal nature/souvenirs purchased at the retreat.

Registration will be open until Sunday, September 4, 2024 or until full. We intentionally designed this retreat to provide an intimate, meaningful sister experience so spots are limited and are expected to fill quickly.

To allow space for honest, multi-faceted dialogue we ask that participants are 16 years of age or older.

Pets are not allowed. If you have a service animal, please contact us at retreat@chrystalevanshurst.com for more information.

Consider this when packing:

This is your chance to experience “Glamping,” where nature and traditional cabins meet modern amenities. See question 7 for more on sleeping arrangements. The cabins assigned for the Sister Circle Retreat are a combination of brand new or recently renovated facilities. You are provided with one set of sheets, one washcloth, and one towel for the duration of your stay. Rooms are not refreshed during your stay like a hotel, so feel free to bring additional linens if you would like.

Please visit the US Department of State website for information on how to obtain a guest Visa.

Please sign up for Chrystal’s email list to be one of the first to learn about the retreat and other special events and programs. You can also connect with Chrystal on Facebook and Instagram to keep the sister circle going all year long.

While much of the content covered will be similar, the summit will be the workshop with a twist! Chrystal will be joined by special guests and we are always building upon our content. The summit will be beneficial for first-timers and returners.

We would be happy to answer any other questions you might have. Please email us at retreat@chrystalevanshurst.com.

If you pay in full when you register, we will have a beautiful sweatshirt waiting for you at the retreat, reminding you to make room where God is calling you to. If you would prefer to take advantage of our payment plan, don’t worry! These sweatshirts will be available for purchase onsite at the retreat!