Fall Colors Canoe Trip - Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake

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After a night of Michigan folklore and fireside
storytelling, canoes will set out mid-morning
to capture the full range of scarlet and golden
leaves. Lunch will be eaten amidst the fall colors along the banks of the river. Afterwards,
the day will continue next door at Wellington
Farms for a Pumpkin Chunkin’ extravaganza.
A scenic hay ride with cider and doughnuts
will follow. Dinner will be served in the new
Venman Hall in the newly renovated
Worthington Lodge. Relax after dinner by the
fire to continue the stories and laughter.
On H igg ins L ake
Camp Westminster
This October, join the Camp Westminster Fall
Color Canoe Trip down the AuSable river.
Campers and adults alike for years have been
traveling the winding waters of the peaceful
AuSable River. In the season of work and business, set aside some time to notice and savor
the changing of the colors in Michigan.
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Paddle through
Nature’s Kaleidoscope
Camp Westminster Presents
Fall Colors
Canoe Trip
beautiful settings imaginable.”
Follow us on:
spiritual underpinnings, all in one of the most
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experience of a traditional camp merged with
Church Address:
17567 Hubbell St.
Detroit, MI 48235
313-341-8969
“Camp Westminster provides an unparalleled
Camp Address:
116 Westminster Dr.
Roscommon, MI 48653
989-821-9474
October 17-19, 2014
Camp Westminster
On H igg ins L ake
“He sat on the bank, while the river still
chattered on to him, a babbling procession of the best stories in the world, sent
from the heart of the earth to be told at
last to the insatiable sea”
- The Wind in the Willows
Itinerary
Friday:
 7:00 Arrive at Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake
 8:00 Cider and doughnuts with Fireside Michigan
Folklore
Saturday:
 7:30 Breakfast
 9:00 Canoe the AuSable
 12:00 Lunch
 2:00 Pumpkin Chunkin’
 5:30 Hay ride
 7:00 Dinner
Sunday:
 8:30 Breakfast
 10:00 Optional Guided Labyrinth Walking
 11:00 Westminster Meditations
For your Information
Experience Level: No paddling experience needed
Includes: All meals, lodging, guides, shuttle service to the
river, and admission fees
If in staying at Worthington Lodge, please bring your own
linens or sleeping bag.
Spend the day canoeing the Au Sable River
Take time this autumn to enjoy the vibrant colors of God’s paintbrush while peacefully paddling down a treasure of
Northern Michigan, the Au Sable River.
Canoeing
As the cool air starts to settle
over Michigan and the colors
of fall begin to paint the
trees, there is no better way
to experience the symphony
of color and nature than to
paddle straight through it.
Without the distractions of a
busy life, one can simply
savor the golden and scarlet
hues of changing leaves contrasting with the tall green
pines. The AuSable River, a
pristine gem in Northern
Michigan, provides a relaxed
journey through this symphony of colors. Surrounded by
nature in the movement of
autumn, canoers are likely to
see beavers, muskrat, herons,
hawks, falcons, and possibly
even an eagle. This scenic
river nestled in the quiet
woods promises rest and
renewal.
Michigan Lore
Long before settlers came to
Michigan, there were people
native to the land who created rich stories that tell of the
creation of the land and all of
its features. We are left with
the legacy of their stories
with their colorful words and
fantastic tales. Sitting by a
fire with a warm drink, the
characters come alive with
the creation of Mackinaw sport first hand at Wellington
from a turtle’s back. While Farm’s Punkin’ Chunkin’
flowers growing out of foot- event. Watch as pumpkins
steps in snow, the sound of are professionally launched
the loon can be heard from all into the air by a trebuchet.
Truly, notharound. Come learn
“There is no better
ing says fall
about
Michigan
through the eyes of way to experience the like launching
the
the its first inhabitsymphony of color
season’s
ants.
and nature than to
most iconic
Pumpkin Chunkin’ paddle straight
gourd into
through it.”
the air at
A new American sport,
high speeds
pumpkin chunkin’ is the
followed by
process of hurling pumpkins
for long distances with vari- a peaceful hayride with cider
ous machines. After time on and doughnuts.
the river, canoers will have
the chance to experience this
Lodging and Amenities
Prices
Canoers will be staying either in group rooms on bunk beds
Group Lodging:
$130
in the newly renovated Worthington Lodge or private rooms
Private Room:
$160
at the Holland House. Each facility is complete with central
Youth
$100
heat, bathroom and shower facilities. All meals will be
Children under 3:
Free
served in Venman Hall, located in Worthington Lodge.
Family Maximum Price:
$400
Register online at www.CampWestminster.com or call 989-821-9474