A night of reflection, friendship, and humble giving in our barn.
Drawing inspiration from the Nativity, we will gather in our barn,—our "Manger"—to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ and further cultivate friendships within our community.
146 E. Shingle Mill Rd., Sandpoint ID 83864
As we've selectively cleared the woods, built The Hygge Retreat (thank you, Capra Home Concepts!), and cleared out the barn, we've spent countless hours discussing the types of community fellowship we want to host here at Camp Bennett.
Our mission for Camp Bennett is to create a place that's a convener of freedom-loving families aligned in our shared pursuit of truth. A hub for common sense with programs led by guest experts who inform and inspire. A place where we nurture strong men, secure women, and resilient children.
It was soon after Charlie Kirk's assassination, during a time when so many of us were feeling propelled deeper into our Christian faith. One afternoon, some of our dear friends were deep in conversation about the word of God in the back of our barn, and ever since have referred to the space as The Manger. Piggy backing onto "The Manger," we all agreed how lovely it would be to host a Living Nativity event here for our community.
Our long-term vision for this annual event is grand.
Imagine a walk-through experience of Bethlehem. Live actors, live animals, lights -- an immersive experience for our children. A rustic market filled with local artisans' handmade goods and wares -- an opportunity for us to uplift and support local (and aligned) family-owned businesses. Moving stories from those doing local mission work -- inspiring us to give to those in need. A beautiful celebration of the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ ahead of the Christmas holiday.
We intend to build upon this event year after year.
This year, we invite you to join us in our simple beginning.
This evening is dedicated to celebrating the profound power of new life: the eternal hope found in the birth of Jesus Christ, the new chapter starting with the launch of our Private Membership Association, and the precious, new lives being supported by Humble Hillside Farm Maternity Home.

Please bring a simple dish to share.
We will have a separate table for gluten & dairy-free dishes for easy grazing.
We'll provide lyrics, sing a few carols, distribute and light candles. We'll close out the program singing Silent Night together.
We'll spend the bulk of the evening in our outdoor, covered barn. We've rented four propane heaters for our gathering area, but please dress cozy and warm! Wear jackets, gloves, hat, maybe bring a blanket for extra hygge!
We are happy to offer the newly renovated, heated youth gym area of the barn for overflow, holiday crafting, and movement.

Humble Hillside Farm Maternity Home is a Christ centered refuge for women facing unplanned pregnancies, providing housing, spiritual guidance, and emotional support. Empowering women to choose life for their babies, they offer a loving Christian family environment and connect them with community and national resources for a hopeful future. Every life, born and unborn, is precious in God's eyes.
Amen!

In the spirit of the Three Wise Men bringing their precious gifts to the Baby Jesus, we have selected Humble Hillside Farm as our giving partner for this first annual Living Nativity event at Camp Bennett.
Their most vital need is not physical goods, but reliable long-term financial stability. We strongly encourage all guests to consider becoming a monthly giver to Humble Hillside Farm. Whether it's $5 or $50, your consistent contribution is the greatest gift of security and stability you can offer these mothers and infants.
Hit play and brace for waterworks.
We welcome a suggested donation per family to support the operational costs of this event and the planning of next year's larger Living Nativity community event.
Suggested Contribution (Per Family):
Base: $30 | Sliding Scale: $50, $75, $100
Benefits of $50+ Tier:
We will also share information during the evening about our Private Membership Association (PMA) and invite those interested to join our community and access future resources.

Will + Meredith Bennett
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