Barren Heights is blessed not only by the generosity we receive from our monthly donors, but also through the grant support from charitable organizations and businesses. We cannot thank these organizations enough for believing in the mission and vision of Barren Heights. Their support allows us to continue creating more compassionate communities and making families […]
The Saenz Family
Meet the Saenz Family
The Saenz family drove all the way from Miami, Florida just to attend a weekend at Barren Heights. How did they hear about us all the way down in Florida? They heard from a family who lives in North Carolina! We have now served guests from 17 different states across our region and beyond.
The coolest part of this story is that there was a slight language barrier, but it didn’t change the impact of the weekend at all. Freddie, the father and a pastry chef, brought desserts for the entire retreat and the volunteers went above and beyond to connect through their actions. Love, kindness, and service are a universal language that anyone can understand.
Actions really do speak louder than words!
2022 Annual Report
Each January we celebrate the previous year’s accomplishments and look forward to the year ahead in our Annual Report. In 2022, we hosted 18 weekend retreats, 21 community events, and served 262 families of children with disabilities! Those numbers represent tangible experiences and real families that we were able to impact simply through hosting opportunities […]
2023 Winter Retreats Are Here!
Our winter specialty retreats are the overnight getaway you’ve been craving after a busy holiday season and a gray winter indoors. PS They’re free to families of children with disabilites! Learn more and complete the applications at the links below to attend. All retreats are hosted at our Barren Heights Retreat Center in Scottsville, KY. […]
Falling for Barren Heights – 2022 Fall Newsletter
We’re saying goodbye to a wonderful summer retreat season, and saying hello to a cozy fall and winter of community events. Get ready to fall for Barren Heights all over again! We’re celebrating a wonderful summer retreat season, a generous season of giving, and getting cozy with some fun fall events! It’s all here in […]
Why I Give & Serve
by Kathleen Andres, longtime volunteer & monthly donor Barren Heights is one of the most amazing ministries to support and an incredible family mission trip opportunity! Our family has had the privilege of being involved with Barren Heights since its inception about 18 years ago. We are in a small group Bible study with founders […]
