My Windermere Experience
Last year, Windermere celebrated 50 years of ministry. We are collecting and sharing memories of your experiences here. Whether you visited or worked at Windermere, we would like to hear from you. Please email your thoughts to windermere50@windermereusa.org. Thanks for joining us in this time of reflection and celebration.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Praise for Windermere Experience
Below are some comments from recent visitors to Windermere Baptist Conference Center. If you have not been to Windermere recently, this is what you have been missing.
“The Windermere Experience is a time for me to be refreshed and renewed. I enjoy the beauty of the grounds and warm reception of the Windermere staff.”—Brenda Martin
“The most awesome place is the chapel. I feel the presence of the Lord while there. Thank you for that place and the work that went into developing that chapel.”—Kim Johnson
“It is an affordable, lovely place. It has a calming affect. A beautiful place to meditate.”—Phyllis Long
“I really enjoyed The Edge. It was my first experience zipping down a cable and it was a huge adrenaline rush. Adrenaline is also the way I would describe the night view of the moon shining down on the lake, a picture of God’s masterpiece.”—Tina Cozart
“God’s creation at its best! Wonderful service. Great people.”—Shere Jackson
“The serenity of the atmosphere manifests God’s peace which passeth all understanding.”—D. Smith
“This site is so beautiful. The people are so friendly and helpful.”—Karen Stevenson
“The staff of young folks are beautiful and well-mannered. Their parents should be very proud of them.”—Gwen Thomas
“A place to relax and renew your soul.”—Oletha Mays
“There is such a spirit of love, warmth, and peace. God truly moves in this place.”—Lisa Rembert
“The tranquility and peace in the atmosphere just set the tone for worship with God. It’s just amazing.”—Benedicta Ashton
“The entire atmosphere is wonderful. The friendliness, the lodging, the food and the Christian environment.”—Albertine Jennings
“When I come to Windermere I feel safe, happy and free. I get to meet so many people.”—Yolanda Martin
“The facilities were wonderful. Everything you need is available to you. Staffing is great!”—Joy Hopper
“It’s a place of rejoicing and praising the Lord.”—Margaret Good
“This was my first visit to Windermere. I especially enjoyed the praise service and the early morning service. It was so relaxing to be in a place without a TV and noise. I was truly blessed by my visit. The staff at Windermere was kind and helpful.”—Carrie Smith
“I enjoyed the fellowship and the motel accommodations were great. The entire staff was great.”—Shirley Terry
“Walking up to the church on top of the hill was beautiful and uplifting to my soul. The butterflies, the flowers, and trees brought joy to my heart. It felt good to be at home away from home. I learned to praise God at all time!”—Tecrette Champion
“Coming to Windermere has always been a blessing. The staff and facilities are fantastic. Of course, the location is peaceful. When I come, I’m refreshed and renewed. God’s presence is felt as I enter the grounds.”—Rita Deesley
“I love the serenity and beautiful landscaped grounds, surrounded with God’s nature of the trees, flowers, birds, and the calmness of the lake.”—Saundra Robinson
“Windermere—a sweet expression of God’s love and beauty.”—Margaret Neely
“Windermere has been a blessing in my life. I tell everyone I know what a wonderful place to be. I truly feel that the grounds are anointed. Praise the Lord!”—Barbara Thomas
I feel like family when I get here and it is just refreshing to see God work in individuals’ lives.”—Lalita Johnson
“The staff on the grounds are kind and helpful.”—Virgie Chatman
“I love coming to Windermere every year. I call it my watering hole. It has been a blessing every year and God meets us here at Windermere.”—Judy Turner
“I always enjoy coming. I always have a good feeling after my stay here. I will recommend it to all my friends.”—Myrtle Woods
“Praising God without the daily interruptions is such a wonderful experience. Getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life and being in such beautiful surroundings in nature is always a spiritual treat.”—Rose Montgomery
“I felt God’s presence all over the camp grounds every minute of the day I was here!”—Shonn Tolefree
“The love and fellowship was awesome! The food was excellent!”—Myrtle Graves
“I love the serenity of Windermere. It allows you peace and calmness to reflect on what is important in this life.”—Cleora Cushinberry
“The staff at Windermere are gracious, kind, loving, and friendly.”—Marva McCray
“The property is beautiful. The Lakeview Lodge is scenic and the accommodations are excellent. The food is good.”—Jacquelyn Alexander
“The Windermere Experience is a time for me to be refreshed and renewed. I enjoy the beauty of the grounds and warm reception of the Windermere staff.”—Brenda Martin
“The most awesome place is the chapel. I feel the presence of the Lord while there. Thank you for that place and the work that went into developing that chapel.”—Kim Johnson
“It is an affordable, lovely place. It has a calming affect. A beautiful place to meditate.”—Phyllis Long
“I really enjoyed The Edge. It was my first experience zipping down a cable and it was a huge adrenaline rush. Adrenaline is also the way I would describe the night view of the moon shining down on the lake, a picture of God’s masterpiece.”—Tina Cozart
“God’s creation at its best! Wonderful service. Great people.”—Shere Jackson
“The serenity of the atmosphere manifests God’s peace which passeth all understanding.”—D. Smith
“This site is so beautiful. The people are so friendly and helpful.”—Karen Stevenson
“The staff of young folks are beautiful and well-mannered. Their parents should be very proud of them.”—Gwen Thomas
“A place to relax and renew your soul.”—Oletha Mays
“There is such a spirit of love, warmth, and peace. God truly moves in this place.”—Lisa Rembert
“The tranquility and peace in the atmosphere just set the tone for worship with God. It’s just amazing.”—Benedicta Ashton
“The entire atmosphere is wonderful. The friendliness, the lodging, the food and the Christian environment.”—Albertine Jennings
“When I come to Windermere I feel safe, happy and free. I get to meet so many people.”—Yolanda Martin
“The facilities were wonderful. Everything you need is available to you. Staffing is great!”—Joy Hopper
“It’s a place of rejoicing and praising the Lord.”—Margaret Good
“This was my first visit to Windermere. I especially enjoyed the praise service and the early morning service. It was so relaxing to be in a place without a TV and noise. I was truly blessed by my visit. The staff at Windermere was kind and helpful.”—Carrie Smith
“I enjoyed the fellowship and the motel accommodations were great. The entire staff was great.”—Shirley Terry
“Walking up to the church on top of the hill was beautiful and uplifting to my soul. The butterflies, the flowers, and trees brought joy to my heart. It felt good to be at home away from home. I learned to praise God at all time!”—Tecrette Champion
“Coming to Windermere has always been a blessing. The staff and facilities are fantastic. Of course, the location is peaceful. When I come, I’m refreshed and renewed. God’s presence is felt as I enter the grounds.”—Rita Deesley
“I love the serenity and beautiful landscaped grounds, surrounded with God’s nature of the trees, flowers, birds, and the calmness of the lake.”—Saundra Robinson
“Windermere—a sweet expression of God’s love and beauty.”—Margaret Neely
“Windermere has been a blessing in my life. I tell everyone I know what a wonderful place to be. I truly feel that the grounds are anointed. Praise the Lord!”—Barbara Thomas
I feel like family when I get here and it is just refreshing to see God work in individuals’ lives.”—Lalita Johnson
“The staff on the grounds are kind and helpful.”—Virgie Chatman
“I love coming to Windermere every year. I call it my watering hole. It has been a blessing every year and God meets us here at Windermere.”—Judy Turner
“I always enjoy coming. I always have a good feeling after my stay here. I will recommend it to all my friends.”—Myrtle Woods
“Praising God without the daily interruptions is such a wonderful experience. Getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life and being in such beautiful surroundings in nature is always a spiritual treat.”—Rose Montgomery
“I felt God’s presence all over the camp grounds every minute of the day I was here!”—Shonn Tolefree
“The love and fellowship was awesome! The food was excellent!”—Myrtle Graves
“I love the serenity of Windermere. It allows you peace and calmness to reflect on what is important in this life.”—Cleora Cushinberry
“The staff at Windermere are gracious, kind, loving, and friendly.”—Marva McCray
“The property is beautiful. The Lakeview Lodge is scenic and the accommodations are excellent. The food is good.”—Jacquelyn Alexander
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