“Our time with you has left us refreshed, restored and encourage in our faith..." (New Zealand)

“Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. We did a lot! From canoeing, to biking and stretching class – to all your encouraging counsel...” (Central Asia)

“What an encouragement and refreshment you have been to us! The setting, of course, is fantastic but really it was your gracious hospitality and our new relationship with you that blessed us the most. We look forward to seeing you again!” (Mission Organization Exec)

“. . . It is such a blessing to be able to spend quiet time in such a great place. I loved spending time and talking with you guys. Thank you for taking the time. It has helped me a lot. I look forward to spending another weekend with you.” (an M.K.)

“Tonight our son said, ‘I want to go back to Russia but I also want to live in America more. I just want to come here, to this exact place in Sunriver again.’ What an incredible encouragement this has been to our family . . . after 5 years overseas, we’ve discovered this wonderful family place and both of you. Thank you for your generous hospitality, thoughtfulness and care.” (Russia)

“We’ve been in the ‘desert’ and now the ‘Oasis’!! Jesus has walked with me in both places! What a time of rest and refreshment!! Oh, how I needed it!! Thank you so much for providing a place to be quiet and know that ‘He is God’! You are good listeners . . .” (Pastor’s Wife)

“Thanks for sharing your lives and this place with me. Your understanding hearts, love and lives of grace minister to me. Interacting together with you was filled with fun and brought greater focus and insight. What a privilege to be here and enjoy you and God’s creation and get some excellent time meeting with the Father. May the presence of Jesus always fill this ‘Oasis.” (Worker among Muslims)

“’Thanks’ does not express the love and gratitude I feel towards you two servants of God. I hope someday you will be able to grasp the magnitude of what your love, prayers, and counsel are doing for the Lord’s servants world-wide. . .” (Africa)

“We came chilled by ministry in artic autumn. We left sun kissed by Oregon Indian summer. We came exhausted – we left refreshed and renewed. . .” (China)

“What an amazing ministry you have here – your hospitality for reconnecting and relaxing – the freedom to talk through things and make sense of our ramblings – Thank you! We are excited about the difference we can make back in African and how God is going to use us. . .” (S. Africa)