Washington
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Furlough Homes & Retreat Centers
Restore His Workers, Arlington, WA – 4 cottages at the foothills of the cascade mountains. Full-time missionaries may come and stay from 1 week to 3 months; if need be max 6 months. Welcoming full-time missionaries in need of a retreat, temporary housing, counseling, or practical help.
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Private Listing, Auburn, WA – Offering 2 bedrooms (1 queen, 1 full). Kitchen and living space is shared with the host. Laundry and internet are available. Available Thursday- Sunday. Women or couples only.
The Firs, Bellingham, WA
Private Listing, Bonney Lake, WA – Offering 1 queen bedroom. A queen-size foldout couch in office is also available, if needed. Kitchen and living space is shared with the host. Laundry and internet are available. This home with a wonderful view of the entire valley. Neighborhood is excellent for walking.
Private Listing, Bonney Lake, WA – Offering 2 bedrooms (1 queen bed and 2 twins). Kitchen and living space is shared with the host. Laundry and internet are available.
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Bradley House, Cathlamet, WA
Holden Village, Chelan, WA – Holden Village is a year-round ecumenical Christian retreat center, rooted in the Lutheran tradition. Once the site of one of the largest copper mines in the United States, Holden is nestled in the enchanting beauty of the Cascade Mountains near Chelan, Washington. Each year it attracts over 7,000 people for renewal through worship, study, work, recreation, celebration and conversation.
Anchorage Inn Bed and Breakfast, Coupeville, WA
Private Listing, Kent, WA – Offering 1 queen bedroom. There is also a queen-sized pullout sofa, if needed. Kitchen and living space is shared with the host. Laundry and internet are available.
Wild Iris Inn, La Conner, WA
Peniel Ranch, Okanogan, WA – We offer accommodations ranging from family suites to RV hookups. For the adventuresome, tenting is always an option!
Where Eagles Soar Oasis, Otis Orchards, WA – Best suited for singles or couples looking for intentional rest and connection with God. Unable to accommodate children or pets. Each room has a theme, the Asian and Africa themed rooms each contain queen beds with en suite bathrooms. The Russia themed room has a double bed and a queen-size murphy bed, a library, and study desk. Accommodations also include a comfortable common room, kitchenette, wash/dryer, and beautiful walk out deck. Also offering counseling and debriefing services.
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Shalom Chalet, Sequim, WA – Come rest, relax and be renewed in this charming 2 bedroom beach cottage offering exquisite (and unobstructed) views across the Bay to Mount Baker and access to a natural paradise. At any time you may see deer, eagles, aquatic life such as sea lions and, on occasion, even orcas! Enjoy taking all of this in and more, as you sip a coffee on the deck. Our cottage is located on a cliff with no barriers so we can only offer accommodations to adults at this time.
Iron Horse Inn Bed and Breakfast, South Cle Elum, WA – A Secluded, rustic, train-themed bed and breakfast along the Palouse to Cascades State Park trail. Cozy up in one of our unique restored train caboose suites, or kick back in one of our renovated queen suites in the bunkhouse.
Cedar Springs Christian Retreat Center, Sumas, WA – No more midnight runs to an outdoor restroom, or cramming a dozen people into a room! Cedar Springs offers 58 beautiful lodge rooms with private bathrooms and showers. Each room sleeps 2-4 guests, and all bedding and towels are provided. Guests also have access to the grounds, with hiking trails, gardens, and multiple water features (ponds, waterfalls, creek).
Shepherd's Rest Oasis, Sumas, WA – An elegant and rustic house, with a master bedroom, en suite bathroom, complete kitchen, and a spacious dining and living area with fireplace. Our guests have access to the grounds of Cedar Springs Retreat Center, with its hiking trails, gardens, and multiple water features (ponds, waterfalls, creek). Unable to accommodate children.
Private Listing, Vancouver, WA – Offering a fully equipped, private basement apartment with a separate entrance. Queen bedroom with bathroom with shower, kitchenette (microwave, fridge, coffee maker, toaster oven), and a separate (curtained-off) sleeping area with two twin bunk beds and a crib. In addition, there are two guest rooms with queen beds upstairs in the main living space. Large bathroom available for guests. Laundry and internet are available.
Private Listing, Vancouver, WA – Offering 1 queen bedroom. Kitchen and living space is shared with the host. Laundry and internet are available.
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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, Renton, WA – 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 SEA Hub in Renton, WA.
Support & Services
We are not currently aware of any services in this area, but if we learn of any we will be sure to list them here.