To God in His Glory

August 11-13 – 2017 - OES Pilgrimage

TO GOD IN HIS GLORY,

we two nations

dedicate this garden

and pledge ourselves

that as long as men

shall live, we will

not take up arms

against one another

Since 1932, nestled in the Turtle Mountains of North Dakota and Manitoba, the International Peace Garden is one of the continent's most symbolic and scenic attractions.

The garden encompasses 2,300 acres of nature’s beauty; two pristine freshwater lakes, scenic hiking and driving trails, wildflowers, waterfalls, and a large variety of North American birds and animals.

Words cannot express the beauty, pride and peace many experience as they gaze over this impressive garden of more than 155,000 flowers in displays tucked in the terraces and walkways of the garden. The therapeutic sounds of flowing waters can be heard throughout the garden in various capacities. The American and Canadian floral flag displays are the only two floral displays throughout the garden, which remain the same every year. The working 13-foot floral clock displays 2,000 to 2,500 flowers each year depending on the design.

Every fifteen minutes and on the hour, the lovely tones of the chimes can be heard from the Carillon Bell Tower. Peace Poles, presented by the Japanese Government, in which, "May Peace Prevail" is written in 28 different languages. The 9/11 Memorial Site, of twisted girders rescued from the World Trade Center devastation, are at rest, a symbol of peace and democracy. The International Peace Garden, "Like No Other Place on Earth," is a perfect and memorable retreat, where people and nature meet.

The International Peace Garden is open year-round with either staff or self-registration at the gate entrance.The garden isbeautiful in all seasons, althoughthe peak time for the flowersis theend of July and all of August.The 6,000 cactus and succulents are a site to see any time of year.

Map of the Gardens

The following is a tentative outline of that weekend:

Friday

5pm – 8pm Welcome Reception and

Cold plate Buffet

9pm - Evening Vesper Service – OESPeace Chapel

Saturday

Noon—Lunch with our Masonic Brothers The Peace Chapel is the only building

straddling the US and Canadian Border.

The chapel features dozens of quotes from

"People of Peace" etched into beautiful fossil

embellished limestone walls. In the truly

inspirational Garden's Chapel lies open a

book of remembrance, displaying the

names of the victims of 9/11.

1:30 - Masonic Installation

There is a wide verity of things to see while at the Peace Garden and we invite you to spend the afternoon taking in all the sights.

International Peace Garden

www.peacegarden.com/

5:30 Banquet --Masonic Auditorium

7:30 Entertainment – Not sure the location yet

Sunday

9:30am Church Service – Burdick Center

Lunch – Masonic Auditorium

ACCOMMODATIONS

One of the best-kept secrets of the Turtle Mountains is the camping facilities at the International Peace Garden.

There are also several motels and B&Bs in the vicinity of the International Peace Garden.

North Dakota Lodging / Manitoba Lodging
Sky Dancer Hotel & Casino
Belcourt, ND
701-244-2400 or 1-866-244-9467 / Canadian Wilderness Inn
Boissevain, MB
204-534-7155
Cobblestone Inn
Bottineau, ND
701-534-2121 or 1-888-693-8262 / Rowanoak Guest House
Boissevain, MB
204-534-6452
Homestead Lodge
Bottineau, ND
4 miles west of the garden & 1 mile north of Bottineau
701-228-4651 / Room to Grow Guest House
Boissevain, MB
9 miles north & 4 miles west of the garden
204-534-2303
Norway House
Bottineau, ND
701-228-3737 / The Loft B&B
Boissevain, MB
204-534-2964
Super 8
Bottineau, ND
701-228-2125 or 1-800-800-8000 / Canadian Inn
Brandon, MB
204-727-6404 or 1-800-852-2712
Turtle Mountain Inn
Bottineau, ND
701-228-2296 or 1-800-404-2296 / Colonial Inn
Brandon, MB
204-728-8532 or 1-800-665-6373
Dale's Motel & Truck Stop
Dunseith, ND
701-244-5491 / Days Inn
Brandon, MB
204-727-3600
1-800-213-2192
Lake Metigoshe State Park
Lake Metigoshe, ND
17 miles west of the garden
701-263-4651 / Lake View Inn
Brandon, MB
1-800-355-3500
Metigoshe Ministries Retreat Center
Lake Metigoshe
17 miles west of the garden
70-263-4788 / Royal Oak Inn
Brandon, MB
1-800-852-2709
Quilt Inn & Suites
Lake Metigoshe
17 miles west of the garden
701-263-6500 / Victoria Inn
Brandon, MB
204-725-1532
1-800-852-2710
Twin Oaks Resort
Lake Metigoshe
17 miles west of the garden
701-263-4295 / Deloraine Motor Inn
Deloraine, MB
204-747-2076
Bilmar Motel
Rolla, ND
701-477-3157 / Fraser Family Farm B&B
Fairfax, MB
204-776-2176
Rolette Motel
Rolette, ND
701-246-3733 / Emerald Isle Motel
Killarney, MB
204-523-4215
Northern Lights Inn
Rugby, ND
701-766-5776 or 1-800-367-8429 / Errin Inn
Killarney, MB
204-523-4651
Oakwood Inn & Campground
Rugby, ND
701-766-5272
Cobblestone Inn
Rugby, ND
701-881-3000 or 1-888-693-8262
Shepard's Hill at the Crossroads
St. John, ND
701-244-5225

OES Pilgrimage - International Peace Gardens- August 11-13, 2017

Information

• One form is used for both registration and meals
• A separate form is required for each person
• Registration must be paid if you come for one day or all 3
• There is an additional fee to enter the Peace Gardens

$20.00 season pass

$20.00 three day pass, for cars/vans/trucks

$150.00 a day or $300.00 for 3 day pass for tour bus

• A passport is highly recommended and the best and fastest way to reenter your country.

However if you do not have a passport you must have photo ID and birth certificate.

• A list of accommodations in the area is on the GGC Website. You are in charge of making your own reservations.
• A block of rooms will be booked at the Sky Dancer Hotel & Casino in Belcourt ND for the Most Worthy Grand Matron, Most Worthy Grand Patron, and Officers.

Everyone is responsible for booking their own rooms.

Sky Dancer Hotel & Casino
Belcourt, ND 701-244-2400 or 1-866-244-9467

• Guided tours of the Garden are also available through the Peace Garden office

Kathy McGhan

Administrative Manager International Peace Garden 1-888-432-6733

*groups of 25 or less - $50.00

*groups of 26 or more - $75.00

For American registrations/payable in American funds

Mr. William Moerdyk, PGP

Box 19966

3107 Grace Rd.

Kalamazoo MI 49019-0966

United States

ForCanadian registrations / payable in Canadian funds

Mrs. Beth McPhaden, PGM

Box 364

Hamiota, MB

R0M 0T0

Registration Form

(DeadlineJuly 31, 2017)

Name: ______

Title: ______

Jurisdiction: ______

Phone # ______

Email address______

Friday (supper) $20.00______

Saturday(lunch )$17.00______

(supper)$20.00______

Sunday (lunch)$17.00______

Registration $20.00

TOTAL:______

• Amounts payable in Canadian or US funds

• Registration fee of $20.00 non-refundable, cancellations / requests for refunds for meals must be received by no later than July 25, 2017.

• Separate form is needed for each person

• Any profit for the weekend will be used for the improvement of the International Peace Garden Chapel