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Lodging will take place in the Historic Bush House Inn, and Cottage in Index, WA. Please call us before contacting the Inn so we can be sure you have the best accommodations for your needs. 

Do I Qualify?

You qualify if you…

  • Serve full-time in a Christian church
  • Serve in a leadership or administrative role (Pastor, Missionary)
  • Want a time of rest for yourself (and your spouse/family)
  • Your household, church, or Christian non-profit organization has not received a Ministry Stay in the previous 6 months. 

What are the Accommodations?

Bush House Inn Cottage provides the following amenities for your Ministry Stay: A private Cottage with one bedroom with a queen size bed, linens, in room bathroom with shower, A loft with two twin beds, Full kitchen, sink, microwave, refrigerator, stove, coffee maker, dishes, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.                                                                                                                                             A family suite is available in the Inn for families.

Are Meals Available?

Bush House Inn does offer breakfasts, coffee and pastries from 8am to noon and an onsite restaurant on weekends. Revive Ministry hopes to be able to offer vouchers for our Ministry Stay guests. Please ask us about this.  Otherwise, you can cook for yourself in the cottage or take advantage of one of the restaurants in Leavenworth or Gold Bar, Sultan, Monroe. 

Are There Resources Available to Me to Assist My Retreat? 

There is a small library of books for retreating located in the Inn for you to borrow. 

A resource packet with selected spiritual exercises and prayer resources is available upon request.

Our founders, Gene & Kriss have hosted Pastors and their wives for 16 years and are always available for prayer, a listening ear, and bring encouragement when needed. Please don't hesitate to reach out.

What is the Cost?

We ask that you pay what you can, and we gladly accept donations for this program. You or your church can give a donation on the home page of our website.

How Do I Book My Ministry Stay?

Please contact Kriss at 573-777-0123 or krissroyer@yahoo.com

Because of demand, we are only able to give one Ministry Stay per household, church, or Christian Organization every six months.

FAQ’s:                                                                                                                                 

Can I bring my dog?                                                                                                                               Bush House Inn does not allow pets of any kind on the property.  The only exception is for service animals, who are functioning as service animals during your stay.  Please ask for our service animal policy to make sure your animal qualifies and adheres to our policy.                                                                                                                                   

Can I bring my Spouse and kids?                                                                                                           Yes, The Ministry Stay program is intended to be a family retreat. Because of the high demand for these limited spaces, we only allow one ministry stay per household, church, or Christian non-profit at a time

What kind of activities are available?                                                                                                     There are gardens, hiking trails, and beautiful places to sit and reflect. For the more adventurous River Rafting, Kayaking, Bike rentals, and rock climbing.                                 

 I am a retired pastor or missionary.  Can I come for a Ministry Stay?                                          We appreciate your service!  But because of the demand for Ministry Stays, we must limit them to those currently serving the Church or a Christian organization in a full-time capacity.