The Blast and Cast Weekend
September 25 - 27, 2026
A weekend for men to enjoy the outdoors, build brotherhood, and follow Jesus faithfully.
2026 Schedule
Day 1: Friday, September 25
Schedule: Arrive any time after 12:00 pm
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner: on your own
Group Gathering: 7:00 pm
Session 1: 7:30 pm “Standing in Grace”
We’ll begin with Romans 5:1-11 and the truth that our standing with God rests in grace, not performance. We’ll ask what hard thing God may be asking us to face, hear a personal story, and choose a stone to carry into Saturday.
Day 2: Saturday, September 26
Schedule: Open activities - fish, shoot, hike, rest, explore the property!
Breakfast, Lunch: on your own
Dinner: Brats, chips, and potato salad will be provided!
Meet up: 7:00 pm
Session 2: 7:30 pm “Faithful in the Garden”
Mark 14:32-42 takes us into Gethsemane, where Jesus speaks honestly about anguish, asks others to remain near, prays persistently, entrusts the outcome to his Father, and rises to obey. Through Scripture, personal stories, prayer, and the stone we carried, we’ll consider what faithful obedience requires next.
Day 3: Sunday, September 27
Schedule: Pack up and head out sometime in the morning.
Breakfast: Granola bars, grab and go
Clean up & Departure: by 12 noon.
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Life is full of battles — some seen, some invisible. As men of God, we’re not called to comfort… we’re called to courage.
Whether it’s aiming downrange, climbing a bluff, or confronting what’s been holding you back — this weekend is about stepping into challenge with faith and brotherhood.
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Prayer and worship
Trap shooting
Ax Throwing
Target practice
Fly fishing
Hiking to the top of Belle Creek Bluff
Bicycle ride to Red Wing on Cannon Falls Trail
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The location of the retreat is at Belle Creek Bluff in Welch, MN. 28 acres of God’s creation nestled in the bluffs with Belle Creek trout stream running through the middle of it. There are three camp sites (1) Cabin (2) Mellow Yellow and (3) Island Blue. Check out the sites and info here.
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The weekend will be limited to 35 men. However, if there is interest going forward - will expand!
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JT and Jon will connect with you on specific requests - but for sure bring your Bible (and these things):
(1) Water or whatever you’d like to drink (no alcohol, please) - for the whole weekend
(2). Food for Friday night, Saturday breakfast, and lunch. We will have food for the group on Saturday night - likely brats, chips, etc. There are cooking grates on all the fire pits, but feel free to bring your own camp grill or stove, etc
(3). Camping supplies - camp chair, sleeping bag, pillow, coffee tumbler/mug, etc. We will have space for everyone to sleep in either the cabin or tents that will be provided, but feel free to bring your own tent if you’d like!
(4). Clothing - water shoes for crossing, hiking the river, warm clothes, layers, etc. Good shoes for hiking the bluff, etc.
(5). Journal and Pen - Our prayer is that God will move in mighty ways through this time together.
(6). Firearms - we will have a a range station set up for pistol and rifle, as well as a trap shooting station set up. Feel free to bring whatever you have but keep it cased until you connect with JT about the plan for target shooting.
(7). Fishing gear - Belle Creek is a decent brown trout stream. Feel free to bring your gear! We have two kayaks available for the weekend too.
Check out the FAQ page for additional ideas about what to bring!
Sign up below.
The first 50 men to sign up will be IN. If you’d like to stay connected or hear about future blast and cast events - please leave us a note. Also, we’ve added the ability to donate if you’d like to contribute to the cost of doing this event - no pressure of course! But some have asked if they can give.