A Time to Say Goodbye

Having served in the pastorate and as foreign missionaries, we know how draining full-time Christian service can be. In 1987, we returned from the mission field spiritually "beaten up". God provided a place of refuge where we could be restored in the beauty of His creation. In 2007, He granted us the fulfillment of our dream to provide a place that we could share with full-time Christian workers in need of a spiritual retreat. And that is how Leahaven came to be.


"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows."

II Corinthians 1:3-4


In 2020 due to Covid 19, we regretfully suspended our Leahaven ministry. In the past two years the Lord has led us in a new direction, and He has shown us that now is the time to say goodbye. We are grateful for God's many blessings and so many precious memories. Thank you to all who have supported and encouraged Leahaven's ministry. We covet your prayers for the future.

Reservations

To make a reservation:

1)  Fill out this Google Doc, click Share and send it to this email: leahavenfarm@gmail.com.

If you cannot access the Google Doc, email us at: leahavenfarm@gmail.com   
Put "Leahaven" in the subject line so we know it's not spam.
For questions, call 423/653-8847 to speak to Susan.

2) A $100 deposit check is due within 7 days to hold your reservation.  Without it, we cannot hold your reservationIf you are currently overseas, we will accept a PayPal deposit.  Email us for the link.  Alternatively, you can ask a stateside family member or friend to mail us a check.

3) After you arrive, we will return your $100 deposit check.  If you made a deposit via PayPal, we will PayPal a refund.

4) Cancellations will be refunded up to 30 days in advance of your reservation.  Leahaven is in high demand, and we have to turn away many people.  Last minute cancellations mean someone else can't have a retreat.

4)  Read Know Before You Go.  

5)  Copy, print, initial and sign the "10 Commandments" and relevant RELEASES (below) for you and your family members.  Note that all people staying at Leahaven MUST have a signed Release with their name, mailed to us ahead of time.  Your invitation to stay at Leahaven and use the facilities at Cloudland Station does not include friends or relatives you might wish to invite.  While we want you to feel "at home," Leahaven is still our home, in which you are our guests, so please keep this in mind.

6)  PLEASE MAIL the deposit check, signed "10 Commandments" and Releases to:
Susan Lea
690 Ayers Road
Chickamauga, GA  30707

7)  After receipt of your paperwork, we will email you directions, arrangements to get the key, and the codes for the gated entrances.  There is an interior security gate, and we need time to get a code for you to use during your stay so that you can come and go.

8)  Remember to bring $75 in cash to pay for cleaning.  Please make sure the money is not in change or too many small bills!  Please leave it in an envelope on the bar.  If you want to include a thank you note to Karen, it would mean a lot to her!  She works very hard to get Leahaven ready for your visit! 

9)  Plan on us stopping by soon after your arrival.  We'll return your deposit check & confirm the cleaning money.  We'll also make sure everything is okay, explain a few important details and answer any questions you may have.  If time permits, we can give you a brief tour of Cloudland Station so you know where all the amenities are located.

COPY FROM HERE, PRINT, SIGN AND SNAIL MAIL:

Leahaven's 10 Commandments

Read & initial by head of house:

_____ 1. Thou shalt not smoke. 

_____ 2. Thou shalt not build fires outdoors, except in designated grills or fireplaces. 

_____ 3. Thou shalt not hunt or trap. Fishing is permitted in the lake. 

_____ 4. Thou shalt not use or bring illegal drugs into Cloudland Station or Leahaven house. 

_____ 5. Thou shalt not bring pets.  

_____ 6. Thou art encouraged to wear closed shoes outside.  There are many places where sturdy footwear is needed for safety.

_____ 7. Thou shalt make sure young people under 18 are accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult at all times.

_____ 8. Thou shalt swim at thy own risk; no lifeguard is on duty.  NEVER swim alone or allow children to be near the water unattended. Bring approved flotation devices for children.

_____ 9. Thou shalt not canoe or kayak alone. We recommend the use of lifejackets at all times while boating! 

_____ 10.  Thou shalt obey all rules posted at Cloudland Station, including the speed limit.

I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the above rules:

______________________________________________________(Signature/s)

Please copy this document, print it, sign it, and mail it to 
690 Ayers Road, Chickamauga, GA 30707 along with the Release Form(s).

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RELEASE

I _____________________________________________, do release and forever discharge Herbert K. Lea and Susan R. Lea, their heirs and personal representatives, and persons on their behalf liable, from any and all claims, damages, or actions arising from any personal injuries and/or property damage that I may incur while visiting Leahaven and Cloudland Station, including the house, yard and all parts of the Cloudland Station grounds.

I HAVE READ THE ABOVE AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS PROVISIONS. I ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ THE RULES AND GUIDELINES AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE SAME, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER RULES POSTED AT CLOUDLAND STATION. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I ACCEPT THE INVITATION TO USE LEAHAVEN AND CLOUDLAND STATION AT MY OWN RISK.


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Signature/s




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Printed Name/s



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Date

If a couple is using Leahaven, please write both names on the line and both sign on the signature line.

Please copy this document, print it, sign it, and mail it to 690 Ayers Road, Chickamauga, GA 30707 along with the signed 10 Commandments.


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RELEASE FOR MINOR

I _________________________________________, parent or legal guardian of minor child/children


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do release and forever discharge Herbert K. Lea and Susan R. Lea, their heirs and personal representatives, and persons on their behalf liable, from any and all claims, damages, or actions arising from any personal injuries and/or property damage that my above-named child/children, may incur while visiting Leahaven and Cloudland Station, including the house, yard and all parts of the Cloudland Station grounds.


I HAVE READ THE ABOVE AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS PROVISIONS. I ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ THE RULES AND GUIDELINES AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE SAME, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER RULES POSTED AT CLOUDLAND STATION. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I ACCEPT THE INVITATION TO USE LEAHAVEN AND CLOUDLAND STATION AT MY OWN RISK.


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Minor’s Printed Name(s)

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Parent or Legal Guardian’s Signature

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Parent or Legal Guardian’s Printed Name (must be same name as signature)


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Date

Please list all children’s names on the appropriate lines.

Please copy this document, print it, sign it, and mail it to 690 Ayers Road, Chickamauga, GA 30707 along with the signed 10 Commandments and Release for parents.  Please make sure your minor children understand the 10 Commandments.
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