About.Skonewood was the dream of Art and Agnes Skone. They wanted to someday establish a place where Christians could come together to experience God in a natural, God Created, setting on Little Mirror Lake. It is now almost 50 years later, and the "dream" is still a blessing to all who visit and experience the peaceful, beautiful setting of Skonewood!
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Established in 1969It was nearly 50 years ago that Art and Agnes Skone bought 120 rural acres between Luck and Cushing with the idea of eventually turning it into a place where people could gather to enjoy God's creation.
In 1969 Art and Agnes Skone purchased the Pickerel Lake property of 120 acres plus a house, barn and cabin that was later named Linga Longa (linger longer) by Agnes. In the early 1970’s they had Pickerel Lake renamed Little Mirror Lake. They planted a huge cross of flowers along the shores of the lake. In 2010 the flowers were replaced with white pavers that now form the cross, which is still Skonewood’s landmark today. In 1977, they deeded the property to Skonewood, Inc, a religious non-profit Corporation and appointed a 12-member board consisting of 6 men and 6 women to oversee and direct the development of a Christian Retreat Center. Agnes passed away in 1998 at the age of 92. All of the friends and family who are a part of Skonewood are grateful for Art and Agnes’s willingness to give their property and “Dream” to the Lord’s work. |
Our GoalWe simply want to provide a beautiful, peaceful place for Christians to come to be refreshed, rest, and reconnect with family and God.
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Our Team
John and Jackie Larson
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Skonewood Board of Directors
Skonewood is governed by a board consisting of 12 members who serve a 3 year term. Members serve on various committees. Chairman; Joan Quimby, Vice-Chair; Terri Skifstad, Secretary; Ryan Chellberg , Treasurer; Deborah Christian, Directors: David Richter, Tom Bell, Ron Skone, Michael Vader Wyst, Roger Fryer, Laura Baker, Julia Considine, and Cindy Stewart.
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