First Responders Retreat @ Grand View
in Eagar, Arizona
October 21-23, 2027
If you serve—or have served—as a First Responder, you know the weight that comes with the role. Long shifts, high stress, and emotional fatigue are part of the job. That’s why Grand View Camp is honored to offer a weekend specifically designed to serve First Responders and their spouses—a chance to rest, reconnect, and be encouraged by the hope of the Gospel.
Set in the quiet beauty of Arizona’s White Mountains, this retreat combines powerful biblical teaching with a peaceful and refreshing environment. Our speaker, Chris Koehn, understands the unique pressures you face and will bring biblical insight, encouragement, and practical help to those challenges. In addition to the main sessions, breakout groups will dive deeper into specific issues relevant to First Responders and their families—creating space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and lasting encouragement.
Chris Koehn is the Lead Pastor of Desert Foothills Baptist Church in Tucson, Arizona, and currently serves as the Schoolhouse Chaplain at the Western Army National Guard Aviation Training Site in Red Rock, Arizona. With 20 years of ministry experience and 12 years serving as an Army National Guard chaplain, Chris brings a unique perspective shaped by both pastoral ministry and military service.
Since commissioning in 2014, Chris has served alongside Soldiers in infantry, combat sustainment support, and Army aviation units. His military service includes domestic response missions as well as deployment overseas. Throughout his chaplaincy, he has ministered to Soldiers and families through some of life’s most difficult circumstances.
Chris is passionate about bringing the hope of the Gospel to those who serve and those who carry the weight of caring for others. He and his wife, Carly, have been married for 20 years and are blessed with four children.
You'll also enjoy a wide range of recreational options to help you unwind:
Climb our challenge wall, hike scenic mountain trails, enjoy a handcrafted drink from Escudilla Coffee, or test your skills at the archery and .22 rifle ranges. We’ll also offer guided trail rides through the pines ($15), an open handgun range, and shotgun skeet shooting, designed just for this retreat. Add in games, campfire conversations, and door prizes, and you’ve got the perfect weekend to breathe, rest, and reconnect.
Retreat Details
Date:
October 21-23, 2027
Speaker:
Chris Koehn
Cost:
$70 per person (Thanks to generous donations, this retreat is being offered at a discounted rate of $70 from the original price of $175.)
Lodging:
Couples will be accommodated in a private cabin unit or Inn room featuring a king or queen bed and a private bathroom. Individuals may be housed in shared cabins with up to three other same-gender participants.
Check-In:
4:30 p.m. on Thursday 10-21-27
Check-Out:
10:30 a.m. on Saturday 10-23-27
Details:
Join us in the peaceful White Mountains of Arizona for a Christ-centered retreat designed specifically for First Responders and their spouses. With powerful teaching from those who’ve served, practical breakout sessions, outdoor adventure, and time to unwind, this weekend is a much-needed pause to refocus and reconnect—with God and each other.
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Space is limited to 27 couples for this special event. Reserve your spot today and create memories that will last a lifetime.
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