116 Hombres of La Casa gathered at Bison Ranch, Heber AZ, the weekend of September 14-16th! It was a great weekend! We set another record on men attending, up from 103 last year and 74 the year before! We also had over THIRTY men there for the FIRST time! Our theme was "Finishing Strong", based on Hebrews 12.

John Wenner led this year's retreat. He was surrounded by a leadership team of almost 15 men, who planned a super weekend! Friday afternoon we gathered at La Casa and drove nine vans to Heber.
 
We gathered for an evening meal, and then had our first chance to hear Pastor Steve Sonderman, our keynote speaker. Steve did a tremendous job of leading us through "Finishing Strong", and had something for everyone, married or single, dad or son, guys in the their 20's and their 80's (we had the whole range!"
 
Steve is associate pastor at Elmbrook Church in Wisconsin, a megachurch where he has ministered to men for over 20 years, and also the founder and director of Top Gun Men's Ministries. He was real , practical, and down to earth. He challenged and inspired the men!
 
In addition to the sessions with our keynote, there was small group time, time for relaxing and fishing, two hikes offered on Saturday, and plenty of time for ping-pong, pool, or just relaxing! This is our second year at Bison Ranch, and the facilities and food are outstanding!
 
Our time also involved worship and singing, and a special presentation of gift bibles to all men present.
 
If you missed it, plan on going next year, Sept 12-14th, 2008! Mark the dates!    Finish Strong!

Join the Discovery ... at Bison Ranch

Bison Ranch Retreat Center is located in the resort area between Payson and Show Low. At 6,500 feet the air is crisp, and the property has tall trees throughout. The natural environment in the White Mountains of Arizona -- with its pine scents, fresh air, and murmuring streams -- offers the perfect place to get away for a weekend of discovery. 

On the retreat center’s 170 acres, some of the recreational activities include horseback riding, basketball, tennis, and a fishing pond. The two-story lodge with four main rooms, central gathering areas, snack facilities and game room will be at our disposal.

How to get to Bison Ranch

From Phoenix: take the Beeline (Highway 87) east to Payson. Turn right on AZ Highway 260 and proceed approximately 60 miles to Heber-Overgaard. Bison Ranch is located about three miles east of Overgaard at 2269 Highway 260 (on the south side of the highway). Turn south into the main entrance of Bison Ranch (Bison Town is on the southeast corner); follow this road past the pond. Take the second left onto Ponderosa Loop, where the private cabins are located. Ponderosa Loop is a loop, with the entrance at the north end so, just go left around the loop to find the address.