Dates: Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26, 2026
Location: Waycross Camp and Conference Center, 4879 Richards Rd, Morgantown, IN 46160
General Registration Open Date: TBA
Keynote Speaker: Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is an LDS relationship and sexuality coach with a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology. She is the creator of five empowering online courses designed to help individuals and couples create healthier lives and stronger intimate relationships. Dr. Finlayson-Fife is a frequent guest on LDS-themed podcasts on the subjects of sexuality, relationships, mental health, and faith. She is also the creator and host of Room for Two, a popular sex and intimacy coaching podcast.
Keynote: Eros: Why it matters and how it is related to love and sex
During this presentation, Dr. Finlayson-Fife will explore what Eros energy is and how it shapes our experience of meaningful, desirable sex. She’ll discuss how we can relate to our bodies, pleasure, and intimate relationships in ways that foster greater joy, depth, and connection—and how our spiritual beliefs can guide us toward a more peaceful and wholehearted relationship with our sexuality.
Conference Events
Learn more details about the retreat location.
Break-out Sessions:
- TBA
Got ideas?
We would love to hear your topic ideas and love to accommodate volunteers or nominations for presenters. If you have an idea, please email us at: midwestpilgrims@gmail.com.
Annual Silent Auction:
Each year we hold a silent auction to support future Midwest Pilgrims Retreat scholarships. Past auctions have included donations of original artwork, small gifts, handicrafts, preserves, massage, jewelry, t-shirts, etc. Pilgrims are invited to bring items for the silent auction to support our efforts to help others attend pilgrimage.
In order to ensure that all donations go directly to the Midwest Pilgrim Retreat Scholarship Fund, payments cannot be made in cash or by check – only credit card payments made through PayPal or Venmo will be accepted.
Participation in the silent auction is completely optional.
Book Sales:
Our presenters often bring copies of books they have authored for purchase at the retreat. If you have published work that you think other pilgrims would be interested in purchasing, you are very welcome to bring copies to sell.
Cookie Jars:
Each year, Midwest Pilgrims are invited to join other groups and visitors in donating empty cookie jars to Waycross. Our food services director works with local charities to distribute these jars filled with Waycross cookies during the December holidays. This past December, they distributed 30 cookie jars to families with food insecurity through Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard. Consider participating in this Waycross ministry by bringing a cookie jar to donate.
Find out more information about what to expect at Midwest Pilgrims.
2025 Retreat Pricing:
Unlike some other retreats, Midwest Pilgrims is completely volunteer operated, which is why our prices are so low. The price of registration for the retreat includes 2 nights of lodging, 6 meals (Friday dinner through Sunday lunch), and materials.
NOTE- THESE PRICES ARE FROM 2025 AND MAY CHANGE FOR 2026
Sleeping Wing/Main House (bring your own towels): $260
Double Room in Conference Center: $320
Single Room in Conference Center: $390
Food and Lodging Included
The price of registration for Midwest Pilgrims Retreat includes 2 nights of lodging, 6 meals (Friday dinner through Sunday lunch), and other costs necessary to run the retreat. This year, we have access to the sleeping wing, as well as the Main House, and several double occupancy rooms in the conference center. We also have a small number of single rooms available for pilgrims who have special needs or who make special requests.
Single Occupancy
If you need to request a single occupancy room, please reach out to midwestpilgrims@gmail.com.
Rooms in the Conference Center
Most events are held at the Conference Center so it is a good choice for those who do not wish to or who cannot walk far. These hotel-style rooms consist of a private bathroom, double bed and single bed with desk and small seating area.
Bed linens are provided in all Conference Center rooms.
Toiletries and towels ARE included in the Conference Center rooms.
Toilet tissue is provided.
There are a few electrical outlets in each room (no USB ports). Get more information and see more pictures of this room type.
Rooms in the Sleeping Wing and Main House
The Main House Lodge and adjacent Sleeping Wing offer bunkhouse styles rooms in single to quadruple occupancy with shared and private bathrooms. Each room has a desk, private bathroom, lamps, bunk style beds, alarm clock, and locker style cubbies for personal storage.
Bed linens are provided in all Sleeping Wing and Main House rooms.
Toiletries and towels ARE NOT provided in the sleeping wing or main house.
You should plan to bring your own soap and shampoo if you sleep in these rooms. Please bring towels from home, or if you forget we will have extras on hand.
Toilet tissue is provided.
There are a few electrical outlets in each room (no USB ports). Get more information and see more pictures of this room type.
Refund Policy
Because our financial margins are so slim, sadly we can not give refunds.
That said, if there is a waitlist and you have a change of plans, we are happy to facilitate transferring your registration to a wait-listed pilgrim.
Food
All meals (from dinner on Friday through breakfast on Sunday) are provided by Waycross Dining Services and are delicious! Sack lunches will be provided on Sunday to take with you as you travel home.
Tea, lemonade, water, and coffee are always available in the dining room.
The Snack Table
The communal snack table is a long-standing, much-loved tradition at Midwest Pilgrims. If you can, please bring a treat to share with everyone.
Please don’t bring treats that require refrigeration or plates/utensils (it’s grab-and-go style).
Special Diets
Vegetarian meals are available and can be requested when you register. Let us know about any special dietary needs you have during registration.
Waycross Cookies
Waycross makes cookies to donate to families in need. If you would like to purchase a dozen cookies to enjoy yourself and to support the work Waycross does, you will be able to order them at the retreat and take them with you on Sunday. A baker’s dozen costs $20 and they accept cash, check, or credit cards. Waycross cookies are not included with your registration fee and purchase is totally optional.
Packing List:
Check out the packing list.
Scholarships:
We are able to provide a small number of scholarships. If you will be unable to attend the pilgrimage without a bit of help and would like to apply for a scholarship, email us at midwestpilgrims@gmail.com with the subject line Scholarship.
Registration
In order to maintain a supportive atmosphere, we limit the number of women at our retreat to fewer than 75 attendees, so please register quickly to ensure your place is reserved.
Registration opens first to previous attendees and speakers who are invited to register by email. General Registration opens for all interested attendees after that invitation-only registration is complete. General Registration links will appear below when it opens.
General Registration Open Date: TBA
Questions?
Please let us know if you have any questions at midwestpilgrims@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you all soon!