Las Cruces Women’s Retreat

March 6-8, 2026

Cloud Croft, NM

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The Women’s New Mexico Abide Retreat is a weekend designed for first responders to step out of the busyness of life and into rest with Jesus and with other daughters of Christ. The retreat will be led by Dee White and Norma Ibarra. The mission of the weekend is for you to be loved, seen, encouraged, and equipped as you return to your homes and vocations.

What Are Abide Retreats?
Throughout all four Gospels, we see Jesus consistently withdrawing to quiet places to spend time with His Father. He doesn’t retreat to hide, but to be filled. Our retreats seek to follow Jesus’ example.

Abide Retreats are weekends designed for first responders and service-minded individuals to step away from the noise, abide in Christ, and build lasting friendships.

Participants will engage in worship, dive into the Word, and enjoy meaningful fellowship—all aimed at deepening their relationship with God and strengthening their commitment to serve.

What to expect:

  • Group teachings centered on God's Word

  • Solitude time for prayer and worship with Jesus

  • Free Time: Go hiking, read, rest, or simply hang out. Free time is where friendships are formed, and souls are refreshed.

  • Most importantly: You will encounter Jesus through His Holy Spirit and through His people

Abide Retreats

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

Matthew 11:28-30

Forced overtime, training during time off, court obligations, deployments, and traumatic calls. Such are the demands of your profession. You experience exhaustion on physical, mental, and spiritual levels. We are designed for rest, yet many of us struggle to apply it to our lives.

What does it mean to find rest in Christ? How can we apply this promise to our life? Our upcoming Abide Retreat aims to delve into God's Word, guiding you to discover His promise for rest and peace in your life.

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FAQs

  • Our retreats are free of charge thanks to our incredible donors.

  • 8 total

  • This is a women’s retreat for first responders and personnel associated with Las Cruces PD.

  • The retreat is hosted at Aspendale Mountain Retreat in Cloudcroft New Mexico.

  • Guests will stay in a mountain top lodge equipped with bunk rooms. Each guest will share a room and have their own bunk.

  • We take the sanctity and security of our retreats very seriously. The application process allows us to verify each guest before they receive their spot. In addition, the information provided helps ensure that our team can serve you.

  • If you have any further questions or just want to chat, email Dee White at cefofnewmexico@gmail.com

Itinerary

Friday March 6th

1700hrs: Check-In

1800hrs: Dinner

1900hrs: Fellowship

Saturday March 7th

0800hrs: Breakfast

0900hrs: Retreat Kickoff/Group Session 1

1030hrs: Solitude Time

1130hrs: Small Groups

1230hrs: Lunch

1330hrs: Free Time

1800hrs: Dinner

1700hrs: Group Session 2

SUnday March 8th

0800hrs: Breakfast

9000hrs: Final Group Session

See you This spring.

Check out some of the testimonies and highlights from last years retreat!