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Adopt a Cabin or Room

We are so thankful for the individuals and groups who have made the committment to adopt a room in our retreat center, a cabin or another building at the camp. Groups can choose to provide both the materials and labor or to provide the volunteers when the materials are provided. Having that level of involvement in the future of Red Willow Ministries is very encouraging, and allows the camp to keep improving the facilities, not just maintain what is here.

Adoption List

These cabins and program buildings are up for "adoption." Details, photos and estimates of time and money involved are available upon request. Please contact us for more information.

Matthew Cabin
This former boys cabin is being used as the Arts and Crafts Cabin. It needs some routine maintenance and could be enhanced with a deck overlooking the lake.

The following cabins and program buildings are currently "adopted":

Bethel Cabin
*Adopted by the Miller family in the fall of 2008. Thank you Miller family!
In 2009 a new roof, windows, doors, siding, soffits, wiring, lights, insulation, and interior pine paneling were all installed. The next project will be the floor and the purchasing of new mattresses.

Bethlehem Cabin
*Adopted by Grace Lutheran of Oakes. Thank you!
In 2008 a new storm door was installed and the interior was cleaned. A new door and front window were installed in 2009. The next projects include replacing more windows, start on the roof, and soffit and facia. Future plans include vinyl siding and possibly interior work.

Esther Cabin (Formerly Spiritwood Cabin)
* Adopted by Zion Lutheran of Grand Rapids in February 2008. Thank you Zion congregation!
In 2008 a new roof, doors, windows, and rafters were installed. The next projects will be to build a deck on the lake side and start interior work.

Joshua Cabin
*Adopted by Trinity Lutheran of Lisbon. Thank you!
This cabin is often used for its accessibility. In 2008 a new roof was installed, as well as new doors, windows, and it was painted inside and out. In 2009 it was cleaned thoroughly before the camping season. The next project will be a patio on the west side. Future plans also include a sidewalk to the Chapel (and bathhouse when that is built) and possibly new mattresses.

Luke Cabin
*Adopted by the Gary Hegland family. Thank you!
The Heglands have put lots of work during past years into Luke Cabin including new windows, doors, and interior finishing. In 2008 a new cement patio was poured. Future projects for this cabin will include a new steel roof, vinyl siding, and possibly new mattresses.

Mark Cabin
*Adopted by Our Savior's Lutheran of Valley City. Thank you!
In 2008 a new roof, windows, and doors were installed in this cabin and interior painting was started. In 2009 the interior painting of the walls was finished. The next projects on Mark cabin will be to finish painting the floor and to add a deck off the back door. The supplies are ready to go for work on the soffits and skirting around the bottom as well. Future plans include vinyl siding and possibly new mattresses.

Nazareth Cabin
*Adopted by Maple-Sheyenne Lutheran of Harwood in the fall of 2008. Thank you!
In 2009 new windows, doors, and the roof were installed. Also, the interior was painted and new curtains hung. Future projects include finishing the over-hangs and vinyl siding.

Ruth Cabin (Formerly Little Norway)
*Adopted by Sheyenne-Oberon Area Ministry in February 2008. Thank you!
This may be the oldest building at the camp. In 2008 a new door and windows were installed and it was painted inside and out. In 2009 a new roof was installed. The next projects will be to finish the soffit and facia and possibly start putting up new vinyl siding.

Timothy Cabin
*Adopted by Trinity Lutheran of Cooperstown. Thank you!
A door and new windows have been installed, the walls insulated and sheetrocked, and painted inside and out in 2008. In 2009 new curtains were made and sheets bought for the bunk beds. A thorough cleaning is done by a faithful group each spring. Future projects will be a new roof and vinyl siding.

Memorial Chapel
This is our veterans memorial chapel and we celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2009. This beautiful building is in need of some major work to be sure it remains a sound structure. In 2009 work was nearly completed on a new roof, thanks to the volunteer groups throughout the spring and summer spear-headed by Randy Munkeby of Carrington. Additional work needed includes installation of 3 new windows, painting on exterior, installation of gutters, and minor repairs on siding. Also, needs someone to replace the furnace with one that has been donated, better lighting, work on doors, and a new sound system. Trinity Lutheran of Carrington has begun some work on this building, but could use several partner congregations to raise funds and complete the work.

Contact Pastor Bruce Vold of Trinity in Carrington or Ken Gilbertson at the camp if you would like to help with this project.

New Windows for Gymnasium
The 17 new windows were installed in our gymnasium during the fall of 2008, replacing the original windows with safety glass and vinyl framing. A big thank you to volunteers Pastor Marli Danielson, Dave Adrian, and Carrington Conference pastors Russ Christiansen, Bruce Vold, and Sharron Lucas for their hard work on this project!