Onward...

Over the past week and weekend, we covered over and filled in the trench that houses the 5 lines we laid the previous weekend and got new garage doors for our "carriage house". Slow but sure is our progress...










And this was a beautiful sight one evening at dusk...

More photos... the water flows!

Here are some more photos from the Well Activation work weekend. Thanks again, guys, for the help!

Photos:
1/ Steve, Brian and Ed... a victorious installation.

2/ Janette ready to take a drink of refreshing well water.

3/ Everyone... get a glass!

4/ Ed tasting the fruits [err... water] of their labor

5/ Even Autumn and Dakota get in on the action.

Water from the Well!

Well, mission accomplished! The first work weekend retreat was a success. Our well has been activated! The pump was installed along with all the lines that go with it and it is a success! Thanks to Steve and Brian for all their help and hard work to help make this possible.
Photos: Well line leading to structure [that's Steve carrying pipe and the temporary living trailer on right]; Backhoe used to dig trench for water, electric and telephone lines; Ed and Brian installing water pressure sensor.

Work Project Retreats

This Saturday marks our first of several upcoming work project retreats. Until now, Ed and Janette have been working in isolation.

This upcoming year will be different. Many people will be given opportunities to come around them as a supportive community -- through prayer, as part of a work team, or as financial partners. Steve Van Doren -- a skilled construction supervisor -- has graciously volunteered to come up throughout the year and supervise groups willing to work on particular projects.

Tomorrow we will be working toward activating our well system for the primary dwelling on the property. Future projects include: Outdoor Kitchen Project, Shower Houses, Tent Platforms and Canvas Tent Installation. There are also extended work team weeks, project preparation retreat and project completion retreat planned.

If you are interested in joining any of these projects or supporting us in any other way, please email us at dalecreekproject@aol.com.

Our Vision

When participating in a Dale Creek Project retreat, guests will experience...

...hope -- as they journey with others to experience Christ-centered community where hospitality and encouragement abound.
...renewal -- as they pursue spiritual transformation by learning, serving, and spending time with the One True Creator God.
...truth -- as they freely question and discover eternal principles through dialogue about God's truth with mentors and friends.
...life -- as they explore biblical perspectives on cultural issues as well as the Bible's relevance to every area of the human experience.