A Peaceful Place
Writer's Retreat
Come get away from the city and enjoy a peaceful, serene, and inspirational place to collaborate and write with fellow creatives.
Relaxing Retreat
Private Christian Retreats
A place of contemplative prayer and reflection within a lovely natural setting. Your stay includes:
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Use of the main floor of Settler's Trace (the main house on our property), including kitchen, main double room with fireplace, and dining room
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Use of selective grounds
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Explore the property--walk by the pond and pray in grounds, etc.
Food & Fun
Hearth-Side Supper
Enjoy a hearth-side supper during the winter at our historic site, Settler's Trace
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Historic recipes made on the hearth by our founder, Karen Donathen
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Farm-to-table
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Participants aid in food preparation
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Play historic parlor games
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Maximum of 12 people
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Please contact us if you are interested
Weddings
Small Wedding
Enjoy a small wedding at Settler's Trace, our original log cabin, with friends and family. Around 20 people. Please contact us if you are interested.
Weddings
Elopement
Come with your minister or use our licensed minster, Karen Donathen, and enjoy an intimate ceremony at Varlebena Farms.
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Bring your marriage license
Photos
Photography
Come take your photos with the most amazing backdrop at Varlebena Farms
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Holiday, seasonal, Senior year, family, wedding photos and more
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​Option to use selected animals
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Come take photos of our animals and land for your personal photography portfolio
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Set rate per hour
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We take these on a case by case basis, so please contact us if you are interested
