
Rest at the River is a small, intimate retreat for women who are tired, stretched thin, and longing for space to slow down. Set along the Santa Fe River in Fort White, Florida, this weekend creates room to rest, breathe, and spend unhurried time with Jesus in a peaceful, distraction-free setting.

How Deep The Father's Love For Us: Encounter the Father Heart of God is a one-day gathering for men and women to experience the heart of God as a loving Father. Through teaching, worship, and quiet reflection, this day creates space to encounter His love, healing, and grace in a personal and meaningful way.
March 27–29, 2026 | Fort White, Florida
Life moves fast.
Whether carrying the weight of business, family, work, or simply the everyday demands of life, many women are running on empty.
Rest at the River is an intimate Christian retreat created for women who need space to step away, breathe deeply, and meet with Jesus.
Held at a peaceful river house along the Santa Fe River, this gathering is intentionally small—so there is room to be known, seen, and restored.
This weekend is not about doing more.
It is about slowing down.
Through worship, prayer, guided quiet times, and unhurried fellowship, guests are invited to release the noise of daily life and listen for the gentle voice of God. There is space to rest your body, settle your soul, and allow the Lord to renew your strength.
Come tired.
Come worn out.
Come needing rest.
There is something sacred about the river—about stepping away from responsibility and returning to what truly restores the soul.
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Rest at the River is an invitation to pause, to be still, and to remember that nothing restores the soul like time away with Jesus.
“How Deep The Father’s Love for Us: Encounter the Father Heart of God” is an immersive, all-day experience where we will dive deep into the heart of God as our Father. This gathering creates space for personal encounters with His unconditional love, healing, and grace. Through Bob and Kelly Parr’s storytelling, biblical teaching, and ministry, we’ll explore the depth of the Father’s love and how it transforms our identity, relationships, and faith journey. Come ready to experience His presence in a fresh and life-changing way.

“How Deep The Father’s Love for Us: Encounter the Father Heart of God” is an immersive, all-day experience where we will dive deep into the heart of God as our Father. This gathering creates space for personal encounters with His unconditional love, healing, and grace. Through Bob and Kelly Parr’s storytelling, biblical teaching, and ministry, we’ll explore the depth of the Father’s love and how it transforms our identity, relationships, and faith journey. Come ready to experience His presence in a fresh and life-changing way.

Bob and Kelly Parr are international speakers and founders of Freedom Quest International, a 501(c)(3) non-profit ministry. With over 30 years of experience living and traveling in Southeast Asia and teaching in more than 18 countries, they express the Father’s heart uniquely, drawing from their personal life experiences, marriage, and family. They reside in Lees Summit, Mo, and together are the parents of five adult children, nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren!
How Deep The Father's Love For Us: Encounter the Father Heart of God will be hosted at the beautiful and peaceful Carlisle Inn in Sarasota, Florida. Your ticket will include lunch from Der Dutchman. Der Dutchman is a made-from-scratch Amish Kitchen that people come from far and wide to dine at. Lunch at our event will be catered by Der Dutchman and is included in your ticket price. There will be coffee, tea, water and other beverages provided throughout the day.
Time: 9am to 5pm, lunch from Der Dutchman included
Cost: $50 per person or $80 when purchasing ticket for 2
Our Founder, Autumn Kerr, sat down with Father's Heart teachers Bob and Kelly Parr ahead of our first "How Deep the Father's Love for Us" event in 2025 and shared a bit about the heart behind this teaching.
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Watch the video below to meet Jennifer Palmer, owner of Spacious Place in Okeechobee, Florida where RNR will begin hosting our Florida retreats. In this video, Jennifer and Autumn share the story of how this connection came about. It's truly a divine connection!
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Rest at the River is a small, intimate retreat for women who are tired, stretched thin, and longing for space to slow down. Set along the Santa Fe River in Fort White, Florida, this weekend creates room to rest, breathe, and spend unhurried time with Jesus in a peaceful, distraction-free setting.