John and Sandy Drescher-Lehman are the retreat hosts, along with their dog, Chicory (Chico) Willow, goats and chickens and are glad to assist you with any questions.
John is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Spiritual Director, with his practice on the premises. He’s also a photographer and the artist who’s working with the Creator to build the sacred spaces for contemplation on the grounds.
Sandy is a Pastor, Social Worker, Writer and Spiritual Director who becomes energized by being with people. She loves to use colors and symbols to help build a deeper awareness of God and uses those gifts to help create the sacred spaces for contemplation on the FernRock grounds. E-mail Sandy.
Together, Sandy and John parent two young adults, Maria and Jonathan and his wife, Brittany, as well as a chosen family of Wendy and her daughters. They love to bike, honor the earth, work passionately, eat well and celebrate often, sharing the space with a dogs, 2 goats and a flock of chickens. The Drescher-Lehmans moved to this place in 2000, that was taken from the Lenape people many moons ago and where more recently, 8 families had each owned a cabin and an outhouse, celebrating their lives with God and each other for many years. The dream to continue that Presence in a contemplative way, while also making this their home, began to form the day they first walked the land and continues to expand with your presence and prayers offered here.