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Hidden Creature Trail

Hunt clay creatures hidden along the main trail loop!

The Hidden Creature Trail will be available in September & October with new creatures!
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For the young and the young at heart!  Take a walk along the 0.6 mile main trail loop through the woods at Pathways and hunt for the clay creatures that have been hidden along the trail.  Hidden Creature Trail guides have a map of the trail and photos of each of the creatures that have been hidden.  As you find creatures, check them off your guide and see if you can find them all!  Hidden Creature Trail guides, clipboards, and pens can be found in a plastic tote on the side porch of the retreat house.  Please return clipboards and pens when you leave.

"Love the animals.  God has given them the rudiments of thought and joy untroubled.  Don't trouble it, don't harass them, don't deprive them of their happiness, don't work against God's intent"
-Fyodor Dosoevsky in The Brothers Karamazov


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Thanks to the artists who made the clay creatures: Saya Quintana, Julian Quintana, Alyda Avelar, Mabel Avelar, Micah Harrison, Cyrus Bontrager, Clair Ricci, Eli Bouwman, Zaine Eiler, Caroline Weaver, Eliza Weaver, Odetta Stoltzfus, Roya Stoltzfus.  Creatures were made during God's Wonderful Creatures in May, 2024, led by  John Nafziger, and Steve Thomas.

We'd love to see your photos of hunters enjoying the trail!  
Email photos of your child or group enjoying the hunt.  We'll feature your photos on our website, newsletter, and/or social media. 
Note: by emailing us photos of children, you are consenting to those photos being used on our website, newsletter, and social media sites.  If you would prefer to limit where your child's photo is shared, please include that in the email.
If you post photos of your child or group searching for creatures on Facebook or Instagram, please tag us!
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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission, Vision, Values
    • Land Acknowledgment
    • Staff >
      • Linda Lehman Thomas
      • Janell Stoltzfus
      • Evan J. Miller
      • Steve Thomas
      • Rena LeBlanc
    • History >
      • Co-Directors
  • What We Offer
    • Calendar
    • Rhythm of Prayer >
      • Daily Prayers >
        • Contemplative Sit
        • Lectio Divina
        • Centering Prayer
        • Praying With Creation
        • Iona Healing Prayer >
          • Iona Prayer Requests
        • Rhythm of Prayer Readings
      • Seasonal Prayers >
        • Animal Blessing
      • Reflection Walks >
        • Stations of the Trees
        • Hidden Creature Trail
    • Services >
      • Individual Spiritual Direction//Companionship
      • Group Spiritual Direction
      • Individual Retreats >
        • First Time Guests
      • Group Retreats
    • Programs >
      • Attuning to the Seasons
      • Contemplative Practices
      • Dream Weavers
      • Intro to Reiki
      • Yoga
      • Men's Inner Soul
      • Contemplative Circle
    • Suggested Rates
    • Gift Certificates
  • Land & Facilities
    • Facility Reservations >
      • Retreat House >
        • Gratitude
        • Kitchen
        • Legacy
        • Lower Level
      • Pavilion
      • Cottage >
        • Cottage Calendar
    • Outdoor Meditation Spaces >
      • Meditation Alcoves >
        • Meditation Spaces Map
      • Prayer Labyrinths
      • Tree of Hope
      • Hammock Room
    • Land >
      • Ecological Restoration
      • Walking Paths >
        • Trail Closures
        • Tick Prevention
  • Resources
    • Prayers and Practices
    • Stories
    • Newsletter
    • Monthly Contemplative Practice
    • Ponderings Blog
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Capital Campaign Completion Celebration
    • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Survey
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