South Dakota Artists Network Retreat

James River Church Bible Study

James River Church worship

Singing to the hymns

Pond Family Activity - Picking Apricots

The Pond family picks apricots

Kevin and Wayne Ohlsen putting on the new red roof

"I don't care if I get any birds, I just love spending time with my son."

Hunting buddies!

Young Andrew excels at reading the Christmas story at the family Christmas gathering

Anna and her mom from Iowa

"We were happy to have a place of peace and quiet to catch up on our reading and enjoy being together."

Grandma's birthday party

Manitoba family

"We appreciated having a place where all of us could stay together. The children enjoyed the animals and the freedom to play at the farm. The old church is a perfect place for a large family to stay and to have meals together."

Molly, Ray and the guineas

"Molly loved gathering eggs with Ray and was excited to help with the newly hatched guinea fowl. We had a wonderful time at the farm." (family from Florida)

South side so far (8/15/05)

East side done (8/15/05)

Carrol and Beth insulating the corners

Garry and Shirley finish the chapel window

The Marjie and Carrol Team work on the east side

Carrol as the forklift operator

South side completed

Cody and Matt putting up insulation

Carrol and Marjie on roof detail on the south corner of the chapel

Finished church!

East side view

Prairie House - Second floor resided

West side view