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Furlough Homes & Retreat Centers

YWAM Mendocino Cabins, Albion, CA – 11 Cabins available for guests, depending on the needs of your family or group.

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Olallieberry Inn, Cambria, CA – Olallieberry Inn has nine romantic guest rooms — six in the Historic Home and three in the Innkeeper's Cottage. All rooms are TV-free and telephone-free, although the whole property has free wireless internet. All rooms are double occupancy, with the exception of Creekside Suite which can accommodate up to four persons.

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Private Listing, Cypress, CA – Offering 2 bedrooms with a living space that is shared with the host. Laundry and internet are available. Covered patio. No central air, so August and September may be warm, but fans are provided.
 

Private Listing, El Cajon, CA – Offering 1 King bed and 1 full-size pull-out hide-a-bed for up to 3 people for 3 nights. Living space is shared with the host. Hosts provide the first dinner and breakfast, beyond that we ask the guests to bring their own groceries. Kitchen access. Laundry and Internet are available.

Weller House Inn, Fort Bragg, CA – The Weller House is a boutique hotel on the wild Mendocino Coast, and a reminder of both the pioneering spirit and decadent luxury of the coastal past. As the oldest house in Fort Bragg, it was once at the center of life in Fort Bragg -- and, with an easy walk to downtown restaurants and shops, continues to be so today. The Weller House is the perfect venue for everything from a quick getaway to a company retreat to a 100-person wedding. In addition to your room, guests have access to the library, the breakfast room, and the third-floor redwood ballroom.
 

American River Inn, Georgetown, CA
 

Private Listing, Lake Arrowhead, CA – Fully furnished home with comfortable sleeping for up to 7 people. The home has 2 cats (so be alert to allergies). Contact Lori Butler at loributler@email.com or 760-224-2074.
 

Purple Orchid Inn Resort & Spa, Livermore, CA
 

Private Listing, Martinez, CA – Offering 2 bedrooms with a living space that is shared with the host. Dinner first night with host, then access to the kitchen. Laundry and internet are available.
 

Antioch Ranch, Mendocino, CA – Comfortable fully furnished cottages in the redwoods, five miles from the coast.
Mt. Shasta Ranch Bed and Breakfast, Mt. Shasta, CA

 

Home of Peace, Oakland, CA – The Home of Peace has been serving missionaries and churches for over 120 years. Situated twenty-five minutes out of San Francisco, this quaint B&B offers a complimentary continental breakfast, beautiful gardens, comfortable seating areas, and a peaceful atmosphere.
 

Palomar Mountain Cabins, Palomar Mountain, CA – Three accommodation options (Dorm Style, Motel Style, and Cabin) for 1-2 families (up to 15 people) for up to 2 weeks. Please know this location is 1 hour minimum drive from nearest local store. Drive also has ups and downs with steep climbs and turns. 3 meals a day is included in the stay at the retreat center's main dining hall. Laundry and internet are available.

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Providence Mission Homes, Pasadena, CA – Providence Mission Homes, Pasadena, CA -- Fully furnished, 1, 2, or 3 bedroom apartment units. Rent is far below the market rate, but strictly for use by individuals actively involved in work in other countries. Welcoming applicants who are in the area temporarily (three months or more), and who will be returning to assignments overseas.
 

Private Listing, Pismo Beach, CA – Offering 1 bedroom with queen sized bed and private bath with a kitchen and living space that is shared with the host. Laundry and internet access. Walking paths along the Pacific. Unable to accommodate children.
 

Mountain Top, Running Springs, CA – Includes a queen sized bed, a stow-away queen-size bed, and two single beds. There is a full bathroom, kitchenette, and game room. The game room is equipped with a comfy couch and chairs, ping pong table, two old school arcade games, a TV with movies and video games, as well as many board games and books, plus items for younger children to color and play with. Guests have a separate entrance for their use and the entire lower floor for privacy. For retreats with more than 6 guests, we have two more bedrooms with queen-size beds, another full bathroom, and two couch beds available. Life coaching and debriefing services are also available.  
 

Hotel Stratford, San Francisco, CA – If travelers were to pinpoint on a map the number one location in San Francisco, it could be right outside the door of Hotel Stratford. Our entrance has become part of thousands of photographs taken of the Cable Car as it heads up the second block of its famous journey over San Francisco's beautiful hillside communities. Guests who want the convenience of being right in the center of the City will enjoy their stay in this European style affordably priced property, with over 80 pleasantly decorated rooms, all with the most modern facilities.
 

Zarephath Ministries, Simi Valley, CA
 

Deaver’s Hospitality Home, Shadow Hill, CA – Private home, offering 2 guestrooms, one has a full size bed and the other has two twin beds (a trundle under the twin). Two bathrooms for guests, one with a shower and one with a bathtub. Children are welcome. No pets. Kitchen, dinning room, and living room are shared with the host.
 

Howard Creek Ranch, Westport, CA – A 60 acre, oceanfront farm. Award-winning flower gardens, antiques, fireplaces, redwoods, a 75 foot swinging footbride over Howard Creek, cabins, hot tubs, sauna, pool, nearby horseback riding, and excellent restaurants. Discounts available to missionaries and pastors except during the months of April - October.

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Furlough Vehicles

Please note that furlough vehicles are in high demand and there are not many organizations meeting this need at this time, so please make reservations for vehicles far in advance, or they may not be availability when you need them.

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Righteous Rides, Santa Ana, CA A network of missions-minded Christians who confront the furlough transportation crisis by providing care and cars to missionaries so they can have a stress-free stateside journey. Their primary locations are in Truesdale, MO or Slidell, LA, but they also have an LAX Hub in Santa Ana, CA

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Support & Services

Juniper Tree Retreat, Fresno, CA – A counseling center, dedicated to the health and growth of the entire person, including psychological, emotional, intellectual, familial, cultural, and spiritual dimensions. They offer candidate assessment, consultation, seminars, re-entry services, and training courses.

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