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.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
My Windermere Experience
Here are few short memories that have been submitted to Windermere Baptist Conference Center:
“My family used to vacation at Windermere in the 60’s. I have many fond childhood memories etched in my mind from Windemere. I remember one person named Fred that used to work on the dock. He helped me catch crappie when my dad was skiing. He must have left an impression on me since I was only 3-4 years old, 40 years ago. I visited with my family 3-4 years ago (first time I’ve been back since 1960’s) and we had a great time reminiscing.” —Steven Sharp
“Windermere gave me my first taste of living away from home back in the mid ‘60s when as a teen I spent one week each of 4 years at a Baptist Association camp. Friendships were made and Christian commitment was renewed. It was refreshing to return in the late ‘80s as a young United Methodist mother to a UMW weekend retreat. How wonderful it is to know Windermere has grown in size but still has the same atmosphere I fondly remember and can be used by all denominations.” —Joyce Sawford
“4-H has held a Youth Civic Leaders Summit at Windermere for two years straight. As the event organizer, I have found the Windermere staff to be very responsive, helpful, and just a joy to work with. Our youth and adult participants have repeatedly remarked about the positive experiences they’ve had at Windermere. The lodging for large groups is top-notch, the cafeteria meals are delectable, and the EDGE challenge course and other recreational options create an unforgettable experience for our participants. In the words of one young person, “This whole place rocked: I loved it!” For the event organizer, put it all together as a package, and life is good at Windermere!” —Steve Henness
“My family used to vacation at Windermere in the 60’s. I have many fond childhood memories etched in my mind from Windemere. I remember one person named Fred that used to work on the dock. He helped me catch crappie when my dad was skiing. He must have left an impression on me since I was only 3-4 years old, 40 years ago. I visited with my family 3-4 years ago (first time I’ve been back since 1960’s) and we had a great time reminiscing.” —Steven Sharp
“Windermere gave me my first taste of living away from home back in the mid ‘60s when as a teen I spent one week each of 4 years at a Baptist Association camp. Friendships were made and Christian commitment was renewed. It was refreshing to return in the late ‘80s as a young United Methodist mother to a UMW weekend retreat. How wonderful it is to know Windermere has grown in size but still has the same atmosphere I fondly remember and can be used by all denominations.” —Joyce Sawford
“4-H has held a Youth Civic Leaders Summit at Windermere for two years straight. As the event organizer, I have found the Windermere staff to be very responsive, helpful, and just a joy to work with. Our youth and adult participants have repeatedly remarked about the positive experiences they’ve had at Windermere. The lodging for large groups is top-notch, the cafeteria meals are delectable, and the EDGE challenge course and other recreational options create an unforgettable experience for our participants. In the words of one young person, “This whole place rocked: I loved it!” For the event organizer, put it all together as a package, and life is good at Windermere!” —Steve Henness
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