Autumn Getaway 2026
September 21-25, 2026
Autumn Getaway exists to challenge men and women to continue living deeply in relationship with God, bless their own home communities, and build a strong legacy of faith. No matter what stage of life you find yourself in, you can find the opportunity to experience the overwhelming beauty and quiet splendour of autumn at MBC. Join us this September for five days to relax, refresh and renew your spirit.
Teacher
Randy and Donna Carter
Read about Randy and Donna Carter
Randy and Donna Carter began speaking together regularly after learning the art of team teaching while speaking at marriage conferences. They quickly discovered that they love sharing, both the stage and what they’ve learned over their long marriage, and their long walk with God. A former youth pastor, Randy is also a seasoned youth speaker and youth ministry specialist. Donna is a bestselling author, broadcaster, and speaker. They raised their two daughters in Calgary, where they still live. In their “rewirement,” they are enjoying more time with their grandchildren and travelling, while still speaking across the country.
Music
Marlene O’Neill and Cathy Borges
Read about Marlene O'Neill and Cathy Borges
The Tonettes: Marlene O’Neill & Cathy Borges
First cousins bound by family, faith, and a lifelong love of Gospel music. Raised in a multi-generational musical family, Marlene and Cathy have been blending harmonies since childhood—captivating listeners with voices that feel both familiar and fresh.
Their sound weaves together soulful southern Gospel, timeless hymns, and heartfelt worship. With strong lead vocals, rich harmonies, and light-hearted humor, The Tonettes invite audiences into a musical journey rooted in joy, hope, and the message of the Gospel.
From coast to coast, they share songs that connect, encourage, and point hearts toward their Heavenly Father. Their desire is simple: to leave listeners with a spring in their step and a song in their heart.
Teaching Topic
Series Description – The Gait Traits of Jesus
In 1 John 2:6 Jesus’ closest friend urges us to walk as Jesus walked. Ever wonder what that means? Walking as Jesus walked, matching his gait, is living in such a way that when people observe our lives, they are reminded of Jesus. Walk with Randy and Donna as they guide us in stepping through Jesus’ rhythms
- of love for his Father
- surrender to his Father
- intimacy with his Father
- representing his Father to a broken world.
Session 1: Love without Loopholes
Some of us are lavishly loved by kind parents but many are not. Even when we are loved well, we still don’t grasp the immensity and inclusivity of God’s love. Many of us live in fear of disappointing God and others. Through scripture and stories, Randy and Donna will help us see that God’s love has no loopholes. He’s read our fine print and still accepts us with a love that smothers our shame. Until we truly experience this kind of never-stopping, never giving up, unbreaking, always and forever love, we can’t begin to walk as Jesus walked.
Session 2: Learning to Speak God’s Love Language
If we are going to walk like Jesus walked, not only do we need to know what Jesus did but we also need to grasp what Jesus understood .That knowing was the motivation to do what he did and can be ours too if we learn this gait trait.!
Session 3: Chasing Intimacy with God - Yada, Yada, Yada
In Hebrew, “Yada” means a deep experiential relationship. Jesus was about pursuing Yada with his Father. In this session, Randy and Donna will explore 7 unique ways Christians throughout history have connected deeply with God. There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach. Learning how you are uniquely wired to experience God can take your Yada to a whole new level.
Session 4: Knowing and Being Known - Yada, Yada, Yada
Jesus travelled with a band of brothers and sisters, He modelled startling authenticity and
vulnerability with his closest friends. If Jesus felt the need to walk closely with others, why do we
sometimes give ourselves permission to go it alone? Randy will explore the need to have
friends who know our hearts and have our backs.
Session 5: Costco Love
God’s grace, expressed to us in Jesus’ walk, is limitless. Not only did it come in tidal waves that
nearly washed those who experienced it away, it extended to those who caused him great
harm. In this session Randy and Donna remind us that we can’t grasp the wholesale love of
God until we are willing to follow in Jesus’ footsteps in offering it to those who’ve hurt us.
Session 6: Stepping into Your Identity
Jesus was free to love unconditionally because he knew his God-given identity. Only God sees
us clearly. Often we walk through life as if what we believe about ourselves is true. What if it’s
not? What if we’ve been deceived? What if we are so much more beautiful, valuable and
cherished than we could ever imagine? Donna will help us reflect on what would change, how
would our lives and our impact on others be different if we knew how God sees us?
Session 7: Shock and Awe Love
There are two ways to ambush people. We can ambush them with violence or with love. There
are guerrilla fighters and guerrilla lovers. Being a guerilla lover, intentionally loving like Jesus, is
often inconvenient, costly and even dangerous. In this session, Randy and Donna will suggest
some common obstacles that keep us from loving as Jesus did and what we can do to change.
Thursday Workshops
Michelle Her – 1:00 to 2:00pm
Eating Well to Age Well: Optimizing Nutrition for Healthy Aging
Join Registered Dietitian Michelle Her for an engaging workshop featuring evidence-based and practical nutrition strategies to support healthy aging. Explore how to nourish your body for strength, heart health, cognitive health, and digestive wellness through simple, impactful food choices. Enjoy an interactive food demonstration, sample a delicious healthy treat, and take home practical tips and recipes to inspire nourishing choices as we faithfully care for the bodies God has entrusted to us.
Caroline Raymer – 2:00 to 3:00pm
Strengthening Activities for Daily Living
As we age our bodies change and it’s important we keep training them to match the changing needs of our lives. In this workshop, you will learn a few exercises that will help you strengthen your body to match your daily needs.
All abilities are welcome, we will have variations for all to help equip you.
Come join Caroline Raymer, a Certified Athletic Therapist who will provide resistance bands that you get to take home and a program to help you continue the exercises.
Retreat Schedule
Monday
4:00pm
Main Lodge – Registration & Welcome Begins
5:00pm
Dining Room – Dinner
6:30pm
Session 1 with Randy & Donna Carter
Music by Tonettes
8:30pm
Hub – Tea and Toast
UNO Games
Tuesday
8:15am
Dinning Room – Coffee
8:30am
Dining Room – Breakfast
9:45am
Chapel – Session 2 with Randy & Donna Carter
Music by the Tonettes
11:00am
Widjiitiwin update
12:00pm
Dining Room – Lunch
1:00pm-3:00pm
Gym – Painting with Josie
3:00pm
Hub – Coffee Break
5:30pm
Dining Room – Dinner
6:30pm
Chapel – Session 3 with Randy & Donna Carter
Music by the Tonettes
8:30pm
Hub – Loaves and Crokinole Tournament
Wednesday
8:15am
Dinning Room – Coffee
8:30am
Dining Room – Breakfast
9:45am
Chapel – Session 4 with Randy & Donna Carter
Music by the Tonettes
11:00am
Pontoon Boat Rides to Port Sydney
Packed Lunch and ice cream treat in Port Sydney
5:00pm
Dining Room – Dinner
6:30pm
Chapel – Session 5 with Randy & Donna Carter
Music by the Tonettes
8:30pm
Hub – Tea and Toast / Fellowship
Thursday
8:15am
Dinning Room – Coffee
8:30am
Dining Room – Breakfast
9:45am
Chapel – Session 6 with Randy & Donna Carter
Music by the Tonettes
12:00pm
Dining Room – Lunch
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Workshops (see workshop details above)
3:00pm
Hub – Coffee Break
5:00pm
Dining Room – Dinner
6:30pm
Chapel – Session 7 with Randy & Donna Carter
Music by the Tonettes
8:30pm
Hub – Snack and Bingo Tournament
Friday
8:15am
Dinning Room – Coffee
8:30am
Dining Room – Breakfast & Farewell
11:00am
Check out
Registration begins Monday at 4:00pm, followed by dinner at 5:00pm. The first session begins at 6:30pm.
Accommodations
Please refer to our website for accommodation selections*. 25% discount on accommodations for MBC retreats. Share accommodation with friends to save!
All prices are plus HST
Meals & Program
Program, 11 meals and 4 snacks
— $573.50/person.
All prices are plus HST
Program Only
$252/person.
All prices are plus HST
* Accommodation options are subject to availability. Please call the office at 705-789-0123 if you have any questions.
Activities
- Acrylic Paint Party: Step by Step with Josie
- Games nightly in the Hub
- And a few surprises along the way!
Media Kit
If you need any promotional material to share, you can download posters and slides from the links below.
Bringing a Group? We’re Here to Help.
Gathering others for an MBC Retreat creates space for renewal, connection, and time with Jesus—and we want to make it easy for you.
You’ll get access to planning tools, promo support, and a dedicated contact to walk with you every step of the way—plus, enjoy a little thank-you gift just for putting it all together!