Project Updates

Project update includes many things from existing facilities to updates for our guests.

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Project Updates – March 2014

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: Building permits for the project going on in lower Cedar Lodge have now been received, so work is progressing once again. This project is taking place in the basement area under Cedar Lodge Chapel. The old restrooms are gone, and office space and reconfigured storage areas are replacing them. It will take several more months to complete this phase of the work. All the labor is being done by ...
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Project Updates – November 2013

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: Work has slowed on the renovation project in lower Cedar Lodge while we wait for more building permits and inspections. The volunteers have moved outside where they are getting the new siding on and painted. The photo at right shows the bluff-side of lower Cedar Lodge with the new windows, doors, and siding, including to the new freight entrance door. The new offices going in to this area must ...
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Update on Projects – October 2013

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: The area in lower Cedar Lodge where the restrooms used to be looks totally different now! Work continues on turning that space into new office and storage areas, and an enlarged laundry. Structural improvements being made to the building are taking longer than anticipated, but these improvements must be completed before work can begin on Cedar Lodge Chapel upstairs. Installation of the new walk-in cooler and freezer for Food ...
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Update on Projects – May 2013

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: The old restrooms in Lower Cedar Lodge have been dismantled in preparation for the renovation work to come. Throughout the year, we will be moving offices and storage areas around to free up the space to install a larger walk-in cooler and freezer. The space currently occupied by the freezer and cooler will eventually become additional work space and storage for the kitchen. This will vastly improve the productivity ...
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Update on Projects – March 2013

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: There are a couple of projects underway right now on the lawn between Cedar Lodge and Cascadian that are funded by a family who saw a need and stepped forward to make it happen. The overhead electrical lines that run above the lawn are being moved underground. Then, an underground sprinkler system will be installed. Together, these projects improve the safety, aesthetics, and functionality of this area of the ...

Update on Projects – February 2013

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: The first phase of parking improvements for The Lights of Christmas was completed before the event opened last December. This included expanded parking across Marine Drive from the entrance and better delineation for pedestrian walkways coming from Marine Drive to the ticket booths. Phase 2 will proceed this summer and fall and involves moving some of the storage in the shop yard to a different location and utilizing the ...
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Update on Projects – November 2012

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: This fall has been a busy time for projects around the grounds. The most visible project is the new entrance signs. These beautiful signs that now border the Camp’s main entrance were a gift from the Kanehen family in loving memory of wife and mother, Elizabeth Kanehen. The landscaping and exterior painting on the new restroom addition in Cedar Lodge has been completed. Camp guests are really appreciating these ...
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Update on Projects – September 2012

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: The Special Friends Camping program moved to its new home, Chinook Village, this summer. With funds from Men’s Advance, Women’s Retreat, and a couple of foundation grants, we were able to make improvements to the Nurse’s Station and associated restroom and to the Chinook Cabins. Drainage in the center of camp was also improved, and a perimeter fence was built. Now that summer is over, we have time to ...
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Update on Projects – May 2012

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: THEY ARE OPEN!!! There are still a few finishing touches that are needed to complete the project, but the new restrooms on the main floor of Cedar Lodge were opened for the first time this past weekend for Women’s Retreat. We thank all of our guests, who of the past several months, have been patient and understanding for the noise, mess, and inconvenience. We also thank all of the ...
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Update on Projects – March 2012

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: For a long time we have been asking for your prayers for our application for the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the County. Now we are asking you to join us in giving praise to God because the CUP has been granted! This opens the way for us to pursue future building permits, contains strong measures of environmental stewardship, and defines the direction of the Camp’s growth for the ...
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Update on Projects – November 2011

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: We now have a hearing date set for the Conditional Use Permit. At the November 29 hearing, the Hearing Examiner will hear our proposal and listen to any community comments on our application. Both Camp representatives and key leaders in the surrounding community have worked diligently together for several years to prepare a proposal that is acceptable with the community and, we pray, will be approved by the County. ...
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Update on Projects – October 2011

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: Renovation work on the Amphitheatre is nearly complete, and what a difference it makes! The wooden boards that made up the walkways and seating had deteriorated over the years to the point they gave an unsettling, springy feeling when you walked or sat on them. Thanks to a small army of volunteers, that is a thing of the past. We are still raising the needed funding to cover the rest ...
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Update on Projects – August 2011

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: A new train car for the Polar Express is nearing completion and was actually rolled out during Family Camp week! This special wheelchair-accessible car will enable us to accommodate wheelchair-bound guests on the train. Funding for this project came from a grant from the Tulalip Tribes and the work was accomplished by a team of dedicated volunteers. There are a number of projects going on right now. We have ...
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Update on Projects – May 2011

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: The application for permits to do the restroom relocation project in Cedar Lodge has been submitted to the County for approval. This process will take a minimum of three months to complete. Lord willing, the actual work on this first phase of the Cedar Lodge renovation project will begin later this year. After years of talking about moving the restrooms upstairs in Cedar Lodge, it may just be months ...
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Update on Projects – March 2011

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: The Camp received a review comment letter from Snohomish County a week ago regarding the Conditional Use Permit we’ve submitted. We will be responding with further information and clarifications. So far, the process is proceeding well. Please pray that the plans will be approved this year with support from the community and few revisions required by the County. While we complete the final plans for the Cedar Lodge restroom ...
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Update on Projects – January 2011

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: The Camp’s Conditional Use Permit has been submitted to the County. Now it goes through a 120 day evaluation and hearing process. We are hoping that the public hearing where there is opportunity for the community to comment on the plans can take place in February. The County can also require revisions. Please pray that the plans will be approved with support from the community and few revisions by the County. ...
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Update on Projects – November 2010

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: Please continue to pray for the Camp’s Conditional Use Permit. We have a submittal meeting scheduled with the County Planning Department on November 17. Then, the plans go through a 120 day evaluation and hearing process during which time there will be opportunity for community comment on the plans, and the County can require revisions. Please pray that the plans will be approved with support from the community and ...
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Update on Projects – October 2010

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: The project at the Stables — running a waterline out for a winterized watering trough, and installing a system to collect and pipe away the runoff water from the roofs of all the buildings in the Stables area — has been completed thanks to LZ Construction and the Snohomish Conservation District. This work will help protect the environment in the area around the Stables. We continue to work with ...
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Update on Projects – August 2010

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: Projects planned for the Stables include running a water line out for a winterized watering trough, and collecting and piping away the runoff water from the roofs of all the buildings to an area away from the manure shed to help protect the environment. This work will be done as manpower is available. We continue to work with building engineers and the architects on the final building plans for ...
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Project Updates – July 2010

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: Full funding has been received for the refrigerator project. The Camp has been mandated by the County Health Department to replace the home-style refrigerators in use in areas where food is served or food concessions are sold, with commercial-grade refrigerators. Between a grant from a foundation, and the gifts from many friends of the Camp, enough funding has come in to purchase all of the new units. Thank you ...