Hopewood
Retreat
Ministries
is a  501(c)(3)
Nonprofit Organization

Donations are
tax deductible. 

Please make checks payable to:
Hopewood Retreat Ministries, Inc.
P.O. Box 1122   
Amherst,  OH  44001

Keith & Carol Klekota
Ministry Directors 
hopewood777@hotmail.com 
440-984-4673 
440-892-7034 Ext. 207 

Keith and Carol Klekota,  Co-Founders of Hopewood Retreat Ministries

Keith and Carol Klekota founded Hopewood Retreat Ministries in 2000 with the ultimate vision of providing a place for individuals to stay for short periods of time in order to experience what it means when the scripture says “be still and know that I am God.”   The still, small voice of our Lord can easily be drowned out amidst the clamor of daily life—especially when we encounter painful and often confusing events in life such as the loss of a loved one through death or divorce, career changes and job stresses, when children leave home or when a family member suddenly requires extraordinary care.   Sometimes we face issues that require privacy and confidentiality and long for a place that understands this.  And, all of us, at one time or another, can sense the “call to the quiet” to enter into a deeper fellowship with our Lord and receive His fresh direction for our lives.  For many, finding a safe place for this purpose can be difficult and that is why we believe God has called Hopewood into existence.   Our goal is to provide a place conducive for this peaceful retreat --one that is accessible yet secluded by God’s creation.  We envision a facility that would hold approximately 12 people, no more than 20 in order to preserve the privacy and tranquility.  In the meantime, Hopewood offers a variety of retreats for emotional and spiritual wellness in order to serve the community of believers and to bring awareness of our mission and vision.