God is sovereign, and His timing is always perfect.

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In 2021, David and Sandi Jacobson were led to purchase a 6.5-acre farm from the Shekel family. From the beginning, they felt God place it on their hearts to create a space by the river—a place where people could rest, encounter the presence of the Holy Spirit, and experience healing and renewal.

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Only weeks after purchasing the property in December 2021, David began experiencing abdominal pain. What initially seemed uncertain would later be diagnosed as a rare form of lymphoma. David passed away in August 2023 and went home to be with the Lord.

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Around the same time, Kevin Wright and his two sons were walking through a season of profound personal loss and transition. For both Kevin and Sandi, the following years were marked by grief, surrender, and a slow, faithful work of healing. In that season, God was quietly and faithfully rebuilding what had been broken.

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As time went on, God’s hand became increasingly clear in unexpected ways. In what can only be described as a divine appointment, Kevin and Sandi met briefly in the return line at Jerry’s Home Improvement Store. What began as a simple encounter grew into a shared story of restoration. Eight months later, in God’s perfect timing, they were married by the river.

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Today, Kevin serves as a middle school principal and Sandi is a retired second grade teacher. Together, they enjoy time with their blended family of five sons and two daughters-in-law—kayaking the McKenzie River, fishing from the riverbank, and gathering for rest and celebration on the property.

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When the family is not enjoying the land together, the retreat center serves a larger purpose: a place for church leaders to plan and pray, for pastors and their spouses to find rest, and for small groups to grow deeper in their faith.

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This place stands as a testimony that God is always at work—bringing healing, restoration, and new beginnings in His perfect timing.