El Refugio

El Refugio exists to be a training and retreat center, which facilitates a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ though nature and outdoor adventure. Located 45 minutes north of Quito, we offer low ropes, trust and team building exercises, 5 high ropes elements, a zip-line, rappelling, horseback riding, camping facilities, miles of hiking trails, indoor sleeping facilities, food service options and more. As we continue to develop facilities and programs, we will be able to offer more options for our groups.

 

There are 3 ways to get involved in the ministry of El Refugio...



1. BRING A WORK TEAM. We are currently booking teams for spring and summer of 2006. Work teams help us build and develop facilities to be used in or to enhance our ministry. They live on the property and work on various construction activities, go on site-seeing trips in and around Quito, and participate in other ministry activities with Youthworld and our partners here in Ecuador. We are currently in the planning stages of a Welcome and Conference Centre as well as a Training Centre. If you would like more information on bringing a work team to El Refugio, click here to visit the Short Term Teams ministry page.

2. HELP US FINANCIALLY. To keep the costs to our retreat groups low, we are trying to raise all funds for construction of new facilities through our work teams and donors. To help us tax deductibly, send donations to:
International Teams
411 West River Road
Elgin, IL 60123
Note on or with your donation that it is for the Hacienda El Refugio in Quito, Ecuador.

3. BE AN INTERN. If you would like to come and work with us for an extended period of time, consider becoming an El Refugio Intern. Internships are available from 2 months to 12 months. We are currently looking for people with some Spanish language skills who can learn to facilitate our retreat groups in low and high ropes courses. We are also looking for people with an interest and skill with horses to help us develop our horse programs. If an El Refugio internship is interesting to you please email the El Refugio Intern Coordinators, Bob and Julie Spoolstra at bob.spoolstra@iteams.org.

Any questions or comments can be sent to elrefugio@iteams.org.