Sequoia Cabin Retreat

Chapel in the Pines is excited to be able to offer Sequoia Cabin Retreat year round. In Arnold you can enjoy activities such as hiking, visiting area lakes for water recreation, and all sorts of summer fun. During the warmer months, we are able to offer Sequoia Cabin Retreat at no cost to our guests.


Because Arnold sits at 4000 feet elevation, we experience the fullness of winter here. Winter storms will commonly bring in anywhere between a couple inches and a few feet of snow. You can enjoy winter activities such as snow shoeing, cross country skiing, and snow play around town or head further up Highway 4 to the snow park or ski resort. During the colder winter months, November through March, we are asking for a minimal fee of $25/night to offset the cost of heating the house and facilitating snow removal.


Yes, sign me up!  Start with the calendar and see what's available, HERE.


Our campus consists of the main sanctuary with separate office building and parking lot. Across Cedar Lane the church owns three houses. House 1 and 2 are used in various capacities, but House 3 stood idle. It was decided to offer this as a ministry outreach. Years of work and planning have finally paid off as we present this unique respite to those in ministry as a retreat.


Note: This house is not Handicap Accessible. The main entrance is at the top of a flight of stairs, and the main door is too narrow to accommodate a wheelchair.


Deposit: A refundable deposit of $250 is due at the time of Registration to cover loss or damage during your stay.


For the 2024 Season at Sequoia Cabin Retreat we will be booking in a roll-out fashion as follows:

  • Nov. 1-10, 2023 for Chapel in the Pines Missionaries and their families. 
  • Nov. 11-20, 2023 for pastors, missionaries and denominational staff within the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC). 
  • Nov. 21, 2023 for Ministry professionals serving in other Christian denominations outside of the ECC.

Amenities

This is a turnkey solution. Chapel is providing a fully furnished home with all of the linens and towels included in the low-low price of "Free to you" (Donations accepted).


This unit is a Two-Bedroom, One-Bath house with a living room and small kitchen that will sleep up to eight.  All of the dishes, utensils, pots and pans are included. Full Wi-Fi is also included. Check out these shots of the interior.


All you have to worry about bringing is your personal belongings and your own food. Didn't bring your own food? Not a problem. The market is less than a hundred yards away. Several eateries are also within easy walking distance. 


The cabin includes:

  • One queen bed, Two twin beds, One futon, One queen inflatable mattress
  • All bed linens and bathroom towels
  • Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Hair dryer
  • Fans, No Air Conditioning, Heat
  • TV, WiFi
  • Full Kitchen
  • Custom Devotional Pamphlet (also available as a download)

In the Area

Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Only 15 minutes up the highway is the jewel of the area where you can take an easy natural walk among the grove of giant sequoia redwoods. Some thousands of years old and hundreds of feet tall have been growing here since the time of Christ. (Big Trees State Park website)




White Pines Lake


Technically not in Arnold but in the neighboring community of White Pines, it is just a few short miles outside of Arnold. The lake is the perfect spot to relax, or play at the beach. Didn't bring a kayak or canoe? No problem. Just across the highway from Chapel is Sierra Nevada Adventure Company (SNAC) where you can rent or purchase all manner of sporting goods for any season.




Highway 4


What? That's right Highway 4 itself is an attraction. It is listed as a National Scenic Byway.  A drive up to the summit and beyond has many picturesque vistas. Make sure to take your camera. For more information, click here.


... and More


There's even more to do. You can find some more ideas at the Calaveras Visitors Bureau.
Current weather and road conditions can be found HERE.



Registration Process

Here are the steps that you will follow in order to reserve your time slot:

  1. Review the current schedule and find an open time that suits your schedule. (Click here)
  2. From the calendar, you can begin your registration by agreeing to the Terms and Conditions.
    Once you submit that page, you'll be forwarded to the Registration page.
  3. Complete the registration page and press Submit.
  4. Send the $250 Security Deposit check along with the letter that was emailed to you. Make check payable to:
         Chapel in the Pines
         Memo:  Sequoia Cabin Retreat
  5. If your registration is between November and March include a second check for $25 per day. Make the check payable to:
        Chapel in the Pines
        Memo: Cold weather surcharge.
  6. The forms are forwarded to our Registration team which will verify the schedule and add your reservation as Pending.
  7. The Team will contact you once the deposit check is received and update your registration as Confirmed.

Note:
1) Be sure to date your checks for the beginning of your reservation stay.
2) Should you need to cancel your reservation, contact the office and your funds will be returned. If you cancel within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival a $50 surcharge will be exacted and a check issued for the remainder.