Summary: Helicopters, sirens, traffic, deadlines, quotas, to-do lists, demanding devices—noise, noise, noise, pressure, pressure, pressure—the hallmarks of everyday life! Where is the escape, the safe space away from it all? As the director of Penuel Ridge Retreat Center, Laura Valentine knows. With nearly 2,200 guests (individuals and small groups) each year, volunteers are essential for making the center a place of gracious hospitality and for being good stewards of the 130 acres of pristine wilderness.
