Come and enjoy northern Michigan’s beautiful early-autumn season! Choose from a whole lineup of activities on our 350 acres — or just relax in a chair around the campfire.

  • Take a ride on our 950' Zipline across scenic Snow Valley.
  • Go Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddle-Boating, or Fishing (no license required) — or take a Pontoon-Boat Tour on beautiful Shear Lake.
  • Play Volleyball
  • or go Mountain Biking.
  • Cuddle on a Hayride through Huron National Forest.
  • Enjoy conversation as you canoe the historic AuSable River (additional fee).
  • Visit the Riflery or Archery range, or go to the Gameroom for a round of ping-pong.
  • Try our Horizontal Bouldering Wall.

    • The retreat will begin Friday evening and continue unhurried through the Sunday noon meal. We’ve planned four Chapel sessions where we’ll worship and proclaim Jesus Christ — and where we’ll be encouraged to honor Christ in our marriage.

    Our speaker for 2019 is Bill Rudd.

    Bill and Gloria Rudd first spoke at Barakel in the early 1970s when Bill became the pastor of Perry Baptist Church. He quickly became a favorite speaker because he is a straightforward communicator with a sense of humor and a clear eye for application. Now, after 48 years of actively pastoring churches, Pastor Bill has retired from vocational ministry—and is pleased to come teach God’s Word at Barakel this weekend. His teaching will strengthen your marriage and encourage you in your faith.

    The fee is $195 per couple.

    Housing will be in our lodges. We also have a 50-site RV Park with electric hookups and a bathhouse (fees same as above). No pets, please.