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bergamot blooms in a summer field
First Name
Deborah
Last Name
Haak-Frost
Biography

If you make a reservation for a retreat at GilChrist, you will most likely see my name on the email signature, talk with me on the phone, or see my face when you arrive. I’ve always delighted in being able to connect people with the natural world in ways that allow them to experience their environment deeply and meaningfully. My undergraduate degree in psychology and environmental studies paved the way for this beautiful integration of two passions of mine. The principles of permaculture – earth care, people care, and fair share – also shape my approach to my work. Making rest and retreat more accessible for all is something I try to work toward.

I also do a lot of the behind-the-scenes logistics and administrative work at GilChrist: working with group retreat facilitators, handling billing, managing social media, keeping the website up to date, cataloging the library, and also pitching in with cabin cleaning and feeding the goats.

When I’m not at work, you can find me volunteering in my Three Rivers community, cooking and baking in my kitchen, taking in thought-provoking television and movies with my husband, or daydreaming about grand garden plans for my backyard.

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Caretaker for Community Engagement
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Bergamot blooms in this summer view from the GilChrist office
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GilChrist
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dhaak@fetzer.org

As we look into the new year, we have decided to increase our rates, beginning in January. Our prices have stayed the same for a number of years, and out of an effort to remain comparable in cost to our neighboring retreat centers, we'll be adjusting the overnight rates and WindHill rental rates for 2023.

Individual overnight stays will increase to $60/night and family overnight stays will increase to $90/night. The reduced rates for stays of 7+ nights will increase accordingly. To find rates for groups reserving WindHill or Tree of Life, and for more details, click here.

If you have made a reservation for 2023, please note that these increases will be in effect. That said, as always, we invite all guests to pay-what-you-can so that finances are not a barrier for anyone wishing to come on retreat. 

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