Welcome to BarrenHeights.org
We are pleased that you have dropped by for a visit.
But our true hospitality begins when you come to our retreat center in Scottsville, KY. Barren Heights primary purpose is to provide families that have children with a physical or developmental disabillities a free weekend retreat – simply to relax, rest and rejuvenate. We look forward to hosting you!
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Barren Heights Barn Shower
Published on May 16, 2013
You are familiar with Bridal Showers and Baby Showers but Barren Heights is hosting a virtual Barn Shower. You are invited to help us stock and supply the New Barn. Items can be purchased and paid for online by completing the registry below. Our Leadership Team will arrange for direct shipment or delivery of your gift to the ministry.
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Family Fun Festival
Published on May 23, 2013
Thank you to all the folks who made this event so special!!!!
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April Work Day
Published on May 14, 2013
Despite the rain and the cold, there were lots of smiles – strong and bold! What a great group of volunteers helped prepare the camp during our April 27th Work Day! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Special thanks to Parkway Baptist Church volunteers and the ladies from WMU! Read More →
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…..and the parched ground into springs
Published on March 24, 2013
The Barren Heights founding scripture, Isaiah 41:18 says “I will turn the desert into pools of water, and the parched ground into springs”. That is exactly what is happening at our retreat center thanks to the Lord’s leading, as well as the vision, service and generosity of Matt Sanders and James Pym. Check out the latest photos and progress on the new Barren Heights Springs and amazing landscaping upgrades.
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Wonderful Workers Wonderful Weather!
Published on March 19, 2013
Thank you so much to all the volunteers who helped prepare the camp by attending our March 16 Work Day. It is so exchttp://www.barrenheights.org/wp-content/media/Mongan.jpgiting to see the New Barn progress. The Old Barn has been reconditioned for group gatherings and private prayer time. We are also so thrilled about initial work on the beautiful Barren Heights Springs.
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Great Food for Great Cause
Published on February 24, 2013
Recent Retreats
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Retreat C 2013
Published on June 17, 2013
Amazing dads love us through days and nights. So glad they brought us to Barren Heights. We laughed, we cried, we praised God above. We had a chance to share our love.
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Retreat B 2013
Published on June 12, 2013
Thanking the Lord for all things Beautiful: children, families, Barren Heights, weather, laughter, love…..
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Retreat A 2013
Published on June 11, 2013
He makes all things wonderful, all things new – New Season, New Barn, New Experiences, New Friends!
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Retreat S 2012
Published on October 24, 2012
Another beautiful Barren Heights weekend – “right on target” Read More →
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Retreat R 2012
Published on October 16, 2012
Super Weekend, Super Weather, Super Fun, Super Friends, Super Heroes, Super God! Read More →
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Retreat Q 2012
Published on October 9, 2012
There’s just something special about OCTOBER! Read More →
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Retreat P 2012
Published on September 18, 2012
Old and and young, from near and far, interesting trips by boat and car. The Lord put together this fun loving crew and blessed the days, but wow they sure flew. Read More →
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Retreat O 2012
Published on September 12, 2012
The clouds part with blue skies above, a weekend filled with laughter and love. Read More →
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Retreat N 2012
Published on August 28, 2012
Loving the Laking….Loving the Lord!
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Retreat M 2012
Published on August 23, 2012
Awww – Family Fun and Relaxation! Just what we needed. Read More →