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Camp Friedenswald

Camp Friedenswald (translated "peaceful woods") provides space to retreat, renew and reconnect.
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05/28/2026

Attention Shavehead Lake Neighbors! Join us this Saturday for a hike around the lake at Camp Friedenswald. We will meet at the main office at 9:30 a.m. and head out on Camp's trails around the lake. The walk should last around one hour. Please leave your furry friends at home for this community stroll. Hope to see you there!

05/18/2026

A little flash back ...
Who remembers the Friendship Bridge that bridged between the dining hall and chapel?

05/13/2026

Shavehead Lake is a little cleaner today … 💧 check out all these “finds” from the shoreline!
Thank you, Luke Penner!

05/06/2026

Look who was spotted slinking through the peaceful woods ...

Hello, fox! 🦊

05/05/2026

Long before the campers arrive and Mosquito Hollow is full of song ...
the birds have been singing!

Enjoy these stunning photos taken this spring in the peaceful woods by Allan Blunt.

05/01/2026

We are excited to welcome Hannah Lehman (back) to the peaceful woods!
Hannah is joining us in the role of Assistant Program Director and will be working alongside Gwen to help lead our programs year round.
She brings years of camp experience, a creative spirit (reflected in her writing and music!), and gifts of teaching and leadership.
Be sure to check out her self-introduction on our blog at https://friedenswald.org/introducing-hannah-lehman-assistant-program-director/

Welcome, Hannah!

04/28/2026

Special find at Camp in our restored prairie today! Shooting star (Primula meadia) - which is listed as endangered in the state of Michigan and has a coefficient of conservatism of 10 - the highest ranking - which means it needs high quality ecologically sound habitat for thriving. We found three separate plants - all different colors - but all the same species. Beautiful!

04/27/2026

The Camp Friedenswald Board met over the weekend, participating in a training alongside other Central District Conference leaders, as well as conducting business of the board.
We honored Deanna Risser (pictured far right) for her 6 years of service on the board. Thank you, Deanna!
And thank you to each Camp Board member for their oversight of this important place!

Pictured from left: Evan Miller, Steve Hartman-Keiser, Allison Troyer, Chris Moser, Sibonokuhle Ncube, Brent Miller, Deanna Risser. (Not pictured: Mark Roeschley and Kendra Yoder.)

04/01/2026

We were delighted to read the latest zine published by Anabaptist World and to see that many (nearly all!) published pieces emerged out of our 2026 Winter Camps at Friedenswald!

What wonderful creativity and thought provoking reflections emerged from those two weekends focused on "A Dangerous Faith"!

You can view the artwork and other pieces online at https://anabaptistworld.org/category/dangerous-faith/
OR get your hands on a hard copy of the Zine!

03/31/2026

Last week several camp staff had the chance to travel to another camp (Crooked Creek Christian Camp, Washington, IA) for a gathering of the Mennonite Camping Association. We were hosted well and had a great time!

Jenna reflects on the experience, along with the upcoming summer theme, Walkin' in Wonder, in our latest blog post. You can read it here:
https://friedenswald.org/reflections-from-iowa-a-gathering-of-mennonite-camping-association/

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15406 Watercress Way
Cassopolis, MI
49031

Website

http://friedenswald.org/

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