SCHEDULE 

We are so excited to be together for this time in Beaverton. Please review the schedule below carefully so that you can begin planning now!

THURSDAY (4/23)

3:00pm-5:00pm - Jan26 English Cohort Connecting Session

5:00-5:30pm - Check-in

5:30-7:20pm - Family Dinner/Commissioning + Graduation Ceremonies

7:20-8:30pm - Worship Night (English Cohorts)

7:20-9:00pm - All Cohort Session (Spanish Cohorts)

FRIDAY (4/24)

8:45-9:00am – Arrival

9:00 -10:00am – Worship

10:00-12:00pm – Sessions

12:00-1:00pm - Lunch

1:00-5:00pm – Sessions

5:00pm– Dinner + Free Time 

SATURDAY (4/25)

8:45-9:00am – Arrival

9:00-10:00am - Worship

10:00-12:00pm – Sessions

12:00-1:00pm - Debrief/ Lunch

AIRPORTS

The nearest airport for travel to retreat is :

1. Portland International Airport:PDX (40 minute uber/taxi to B4 Church)

Transport Options:

• Uber/Lyft (Convenient)

• Public Transit (Portland MAX Transit + Bus Line - Click here for more information on How to Ride the MAX )

Rental Cars and Uber are the best option for getting around town.  Talk with your cohort members to see about ride sharing! Please remember that ground transportation during retreat is the planters responsibility and not reimbursable by Multiply. Ensure that you plan your travel accordingly to be able to participate in all of the scheduled retreat sessions.

HOTELS

We will be staying at a hotel that is a 9 minute drive from our retreat location.

• Hilton Garden Inn Portland/Beaverton (15520 NW Gateway Ct, Beaverton, OR 97006)

A hot continental Breakfast is included at the hotel as part of your stay. Lunch + Dinner will be provided during the retreat.

Multiply handles all of the hotel reservations. You will receive a confirmation number from the hotel you will be staying in a week prior to retreat.  For those of you that are planning on extending your stay past what is covered with retreat please contact Bobby (bhowell@foursquare.org) to discuss your hotel assignment.

LOCATION

Our Spring retreat will be hosted at B4 Church in Beaverton, OR (Address: 13565 SW Walker Rd). Please note that the retreat location is not within walking distance of the hotel.  It is best accessed via uber/taxi/rental car.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Will meals be provided during the retreat? Yes, Lunch and Dinner will be provided during the retreat. A hot continental Breakfast is included with your stay at the Hotel.  If you have any food allergies please note that on your registration as we will do our best to accommodate.

• Is there childcare available and can I bring my children to the retreat? Unfortunately, due to the constraints and restrictions of each location we are not able to provide childcare nor are you are able to bring your children to the in-person training. We do allow for babies under the age of two that need to remain with their mother to attend as long as they are not disruptive to the training. We encourage couples to talk about this at the start of the cohort as we ask both spouses to attend the in-person training and realize this may mean a bit of extra planning on the front end.

• What should I wear to the retreat? Whatever you feel most comfortable in! This is not a formal gathering nor is there a dress code.  We do recommend bringing comfortable shoes to walk, as well as a jacket with a hood as it can get cold/rainy! Check the forecast before coming to help with packing other clothing items - layers this time of year can be helpful.

• What is covered for retreat? We cover your hotel and meals during the retreat.  We cover your flight to/from retreat. (if married, we cover the flight for your spouse to attend as well). We also cover these meals during retreat:
  • Thursday, 4/23, Dinner
  • Friday, 4/24, Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
  • Saturday, 4/25, Breakfast & Lunch
  • Lunch and Dinner will be provided during the event.
  • Breakfast is provided at the hotel
• Planters are responsible for covering their transportation to/from the retreat, this is not reimbursed by Multiply.

• How do reimbursements for flights work?
  English- Speaking cohorts: please submit your flight receipt to Bobby (bhowell@foursquare.org).
  Spanish- Speaking cohorts: please submit your flight receipt to Adriana (akosacki@foursquare.org). Reimbursements will be processed to your Sending Partner Church, who can then reimburse you directly so please communicate with them as well.  We are not able to process reimbursements directly to individuals. You must submit your receipt within 45 days of purchase to be eligible for reimbursement, we cannot reimburse receipts past 45 days.

• How do I get from the Airport to the retreat location + from the hotel to the retreat location? Uber, Rental Cars or the MAX Line/Bus will be the easiest way to get from the airport to B4 Church for retreat registration on Thursday. Planters are responsible to get themselves to/from the retreat, this is not reimbursed by Multiply.

THINGS TO DO

Some of you may be planning to come early or stay later to make the most of our time! Here are some recommendations in Portland if you have free time:

Places to See

• Washington Park – Huge urban park with gardens, trails, and more (Website).  There are several gardens in the park, including the popular Japanese Garden (Tickets)

• Powell's Books - The world's largest independent bookstore! (Website)

• Multnomah Falls – Visit Oregon's tallest waterfall, located 30 minutes from Portland (Website)

• Food Truck Pods - Portland is well known for its fantastic food truck scene. There is one nearby the retreat in downtown Beaverton (Website), and several more spread out throughout Portland (Website)

• Hopscotch Portland – Immersive interactive art gallery (Website)

• 23rd Street- Visit this cute, walkable neighborhood, full of restaurants, boutiques and victorian houses (Website)

• Portland Art Museum - Visit the largest art museum in the Northwest, with a vast collection of graphic art and a new Rothko wing (Website)

• Pittock Mansion - Experience the beauty and history of Portland at the Pittock Mansion.  Even if you don't want to do a tour, visit the property for a fantastic expansive overlook of the city (Website)
• Forest Park - Nearby B4 Church is one of the largest urban forests in the U.S. Great if you want to take advantage of a small or large hike during your visit (Website)
• Cannon Beach - For those wanting to take a day trip during their visit to see the Ocean, Cannon Beach is a 1.5 hr drive away from B4 Church (Website)