August OES Pilgrimage

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1 August OES Pilgrimage TO GOD IN HIS GLORY, we two nations dedicate this garden and pledge ourselves that as long as men shall live, we will not take up arms against one another Since 1932, nestled in the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota and Manitoba, the International Peace Garden is one of the continent's most symbolic and scenic attractions. The garden encompasses 2,300 acres of nature s beauty; two pristine freshwater lakes, scenic hiking and driving trails, wildflowers, waterfalls, and a large variety of North American birds and animals. Words cannot express the beauty, pride and peace many experience as they gaze over this impressive garden of more than 155,000 flowers in displays tucked in the terraces and walkways of the garden. The therapeutic sounds of flowing waters can be heard throughout the garden in various capacities. The American and Canadian floral flag displays are the only two floral displays throughout the garden, which remain the same every year. The working 13-foot floral clock displays 2,000 to 2,500 flowers each year depending on the design. Every fifteen minutes and on the hour, the lovely tones of the chimes can be heard from the Carillon Bell Tower. Peace Poles, presented by the Japanese Government, in which, "May Peace Prevail" is written in 28 different languages. The 9/11 Memorial Site, of twisted girders rescued from the World Trade Center devastation, are at rest, a symbol of peace and democracy. The International Peace Garden, "Like No Other Place on Earth," is a perfect and memorable retreat, where people and nature meet. The International Peace Garden is open year-round with either staff or self-registration at the gate entrance. The garden is beautiful in all seasons, although the peak time for the flowers is the end of July and all of August. The 6,000 cactus and succulents are a site to see any time of year.

2 Map of the Gardens

3 The following is a tentative outline of that weekend: Friday 5pm 8pm Welcome Reception and Cold plate Buffet 9pm - Evening Vesper Service OES Peace Chapel Saturday Noon Lunch with our Masonic Brothers 1:30 - Masonic Installation The Peace Chapel is the only building straddling the US and Canadian Border. The chapel features dozens of quotes from "People of Peace" etched into beautiful fossil embellished limestone walls. In the truly inspirational Garden's Chapel lies open a book of remembrance, displaying the names of the victims of 9/11. There is a wide verity of things to see while at the Peace Garden and we invite you to spend the afternoon taking in all the sights. International Peace Garden 5:30 Banquet --Masonic Auditorium 7:30 Entertainment Not sure the location yet Sunday 9:30am Church Service Burdick Center Lunch Masonic Auditorium

4 ACCOMMODATIONS One of the best-kept secrets of the Turtle Mountains is the camping facilities at the International Peace Garden. There are also several motels and B&Bs in the vicinity of the International Peace Garden. North Dakota Lodging Sky Dancer Hotel & Casino Belcourt, ND or Cobblestone Inn or Homestead Lodge 4 miles west of the garden & 1 mile north of Bottineau Norway House Super or Turtle Mountain Inn or Dale's Motel & Truck Stop Dunseith, ND Manitoba Lodging Canadian Wilderness Inn Rowanoak Guest House Room to Grow Guest House 9 miles north & 4 miles west of the garden The Loft B&B Canadian Inn or Colonial Inn or Days Inn Lake Metigoshe State Park Lake Metigoshe, ND Lake View Inn

5 Metigoshe Ministries Retreat Center Lake Metigoshe Quilt Inn & Suites Lake Metigoshe Twin Oaks Resort Lake Metigoshe Bilmar Motel Rolla, ND Royal Oak Inn Victoria Inn Deloraine Motor Inn Deloraine, MB Fraser Family Farm B&B Fairfax, MB Rolette Motel Rolette, ND Northern Lights Inn Rugby, ND or Emerald Isle Motel Killarney, MB Errin Inn Killarney, MB Oakwood Inn & Campground Rugby, ND Cobblestone Inn Rugby, ND or Shepard's Hill at the Crossroads St. John, ND

6 OES Pilgrimage - International Peace Gardens - August 11-13, 2017 Information One form is used for both registration and meals A separate form is required for each person Registration must be paid if you come for one day or all 3 There is an additional fee to enter the Peace Gardens $20.00 season pass $20.00 three day pass, for cars/vans/trucks $ a day or $ for 3 day pass for tour bus A passport is highly recommended and the best and fastest way to reenter your country. However if you do not have a passport you must have photo ID and birth certificate. A list of accommodations in the area is on the GGC Website. You are in charge of making your own reservations. A block of rooms will be booked at the Sky Dancer Hotel & Casino in Belcourt ND for the Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron, and Officers. Everyone is responsible for booking their own rooms. Sky Dancer Hotel & Casino Belcourt, ND or Guided tours of the Garden are also available through the Peace Garden office Kathy McGhan Administrative Manager International Peace Garden kathy@peacegarden.com *groups of 25 or less - $50.00 *groups of 26 or more - $75.00 For American registrations / payable in American funds Mr. William Moerdyk, PGP Box Grace Rd. Kalamazoo MI United States For Canadian registrations / payable in Canadian funds Mrs. Beth McPhaden, PGM Box 364 Hamiota, MB R0M 0T0

7 Registration Form (Deadline July 31, 2017) Name: Title: Jurisdiction: Phone # address Friday (supper) $20.00 Saturday (lunch ) $17.00 (supper) $20.00 Sunday (lunch) $17.00 Registration $20.00 TOTAL: Amounts payable in Canadian or US funds Registration fee of $20.00 non-refundable, cancellations / requests for refunds for meals must be received by no later than July 25, Separate form is needed for each person Any profit for the weekend will be used for the improvement of the International Peace Garden Chapel