I attended RCP's spring women's retreat from April 24-26, 2026…read more The theme was Amazing Grace and Sara Bentley was the main speaker. Upon arriving we were greeted by the amazing volunteers and received a bag with our key, t-shirt, program, chocolates, prayer card, and a card with a ladies name on it ( you are to find her during the weekend and ask about any prayer request). The property is beautiful and the landscape is breathtaking. There's a bookstore, snack shack, dinning hall, meeting rooms next to the lodges, swimming pool, hiking trails, and yard games throughout the property. I stayed in the brea lodge a small room that had a twin and queen bed, small sink, toilet and shower. The bed was comfortable, there's a coat rack with a place for luggage. Since COVID I usually wipe down surfaces with Lysol wipes and spray, as I wiped down some surfaces I picked up grime, as well as a crusty, dried up hand towel left in the shower, yikes! An indicator that the shower wasn't thoroughly cleaned and no attention to detail. The leadership team was welcoming, attentive, and filled with the Spirit of God. They offer family camp that occurs in June and July. The schedule allowed for plenty of worship, main session with the speaker, optional workshops, and free time activities. The food was delicious and yummy snacks were offered in their brookside lounge under the dinning hall. And camp is not complete unless there's a campfire. There was a crackling fire in the Martin lounge and a propane fire pit going outside near Nelson lounge. I had a relaxing, intentional, mindful, and God filled weekend.

What a great retreat center. I look forward to returning…read more The only negative about the retreat center is the winding road that your have to drive on to get there. Highway 17 is less winding then 9, but it's still a challenge. The food is plentiful and there is a great variety. They always have a fresh salad bar. Then there is always a hot option. Each meal even comes with a hot vegetable and a main course. It's not vegetarian friendly. The first night we had a delicious artichoke chicken, asparagus, rice, and carrot cake cupcakes for dessert. This was my favorite meal. The next meal was breakfast. They had eggs, sausages, apple crisp, oatmeal, a variety of cold cereals. Both healthy and fun. My favorite was the apple Crisp. We stayed in the deluxe lodge. It was amazing. It was a little stuffy smelling when you first enter, but you get used to it. They have both ac and a heater and the heater really warms the room up. We turned the heater on when we got in the room at night and then turned it off when we went to bed and it stayed warm all night. The bed was just the right firmness. The comforter is very light, but kept us warm enough. The bed comes with full bedding including sheets, comforter, and pillows. I don't know how the pillows are as we brought out own. The lodge also comes with towels: Hand, wash cloth and a very fluffy towel. I was surprised at how fluffy the towels are. The worship hall was very. nice. They allowed eating in the hall and our group brought so many snacks that is was a snack orgy. The seats are plush, well padded and sturdy. The sound system worked with perfections. You were really able to hear the music and the speaker. Out door activities. We had so much fun during the free time. We played giant outdoor chess. The pieces were around 3 feet tall. We also played shuffle board. The shuffleboard was brand new. You can still smell the varnish. It was great they also had a score board, pieces of wood you can move over as you scored each game. The shuffle board was clean, they also provided a broom so you can remove any debris. They also have ping pong, volleyball, basket ball, and the highlight for our group pickle ball. Beware they have poison oak around the camp. We stayed on the trails and luckily didn't run into any. Knowing there was poison oak made me a bit anxious. They also have been mountain lion sightings. That was a little scary. Thankfully we didn't see any during our time there. Other than the drive there I look forward to returning.

I have visited many churches in my travels. Here a BCC...I have found a home. It is a small church…read morewhich I like because you actually know people by name and are always greeted with a smile or hug. This is truly a family of God that lives out their faith. Pastor Mike is phenomenal..He has been so blessed with the ability to lead the people and speak the message in a way that can bring laughter and a real sense of application to daily life for everyone. Come dressed up or dressed down..come with a lifetime of faith or no faith..They do not judge you..

I came to BCCC a few years ago at the urging of a friend. I'm so happy some place like this exists…read morein our valley where everyone (and I mean EVERYONE) is welcomed warmly. This church has nourished my soul and given my life deeper meaning through understanding the Bible and getting to know who God truly is as opposed to my previous ideas of him. Great people, good music and currently, a beautiful and compliant outdoor setting for services. Wear your mask and COME!

My husband and I visited this church and truly enjoyed it. We found a place where the people are…read morefriendly, the music is God-glorifying, and the Word of God is taught. We'd love to visit again when we're in the area!

Very friendly church with solid theology. The crowd is a bit on the older side so it is a more…read moretraditional service, but the fellowship was great.

This is the Antiochian Orthodox Christian church located in the heart of Ben Lomond on the route 9,…read morein the midst of the redwoods up in the hills. This review (and rating) is mainly for the church property and buildings, a picturesque and beautiful setting. Every time we drive on Hwy 9, passing by the church, I get mesmerized by this place. So we finally stopped by past Sunday afternoon to take a closer look. The grounds are green, peaceful, and quaint. There are fruit trees and lush green lawns surrounding this property, together with magnificent redwoods. Saints Peter and Paul's Antiochian Orthodox Church in Ben Lomond had experienced some dark times in the past, and is presently headed by a new pastor, reverend Father Nathan Thompson, since August of 2015. The roots of the Ben Lomond church date back to the late 1970's when several local evangeliccal parishes joined together, and later bought the church building at 9980 Highway 9. They later joined the Antiochian Orthodox Church, a branch of the Eastern Orthodox Church, based in Damascus, Syria. The parish had renovated the buildings and erected the gold dome that has become the defining feature of the church. Some eighteen years ago, in the summer of 1998, there were controversial and uneasy times in the church's history, related to church property ownership, that divided the parish and ultimately led to a church split. It started as differences over the liturgical style, when members of the local clergy disagreed with the wishes of the archbishop, known as Metropolitan Philip, who ordered them to change the traditional and more conservative style they had been practicing for decades before. The separation that followed has caused the founding group to give up their property, which they never anticipated. The parish that funded this property has lost in court. From what I've seen over the past couple of decades this property has deteriorated some, needing a better upkeep. Hopefully the differences that fueled the split were put to rest and left behind. Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church is part of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America and is part of the ancient Patriarchate of Antioch. Saints Peter and Paul is currently overseen by Metropolitan Joseph, Metropolitan of all North America.

An intimate country church including a mix of camp songs, a small dedicated choir and traditional…read morehymns. The brief service is followed by refreshments. The children's program is taught from the Betty Luken flannel board lessons and includes a pre-teen class.

Pastor Rose is amazing, I'm always blessed by her messages! She is very knowledgeable and Spirit…read morelead.

Nice place for our annual Men's Cornerstone Retreat. The food is decent and so are the grounds…read more This is a three star resort as it is not a luxury place but created for large church gatherings. Some nice hiking trails here and Boulder Creek Golf Course is just down the road.

Mt. Cross Ministries is truly a special place! The staff are some of the friendliest and most…read morecaring people you'll ever meet, always making campers and guests feel welcome and supported. The recent improvements to the facilities and food have made the camp experience even better -- comfortable, delicious, and full of radical hospitality. More than anything, Mt. Cross is a place where faith comes alive. Whether for kids at summer camp or adults on retreat, it provides a safe and inspiring space to grow closer to God and to community. I'm so grateful for the impact Mt. Cross has had on my life, and I know it will continue to shape countless others. I'll be a lifelong supporter, donor, and advocate for this incredible ministry!

went here for a retreat with people from church school it was fun showers were soooo dirty i did…read morenot like it bathroom wasn't the best cabin had a cockroach in it

Great church to worship at. We also had our wedding there years ago. The church has a real pipe…read moreorgan and is over 100 years old.

Friendly people in a beautiful historic church. Very welcoming to people with all points of view.read more