McCheek Manor Leadership Sanctuary and Retreat

08/04/2026

Our nonprofit, McCheek Manor Leadership Sanctuary and Retreat has a ‘bartering’ opportunity. We are currently updating PowerPoint presentations and leadership workshop materials (content is solid – style is dated) and are looking for assistance with modernizing slide decks and workbook materials. In exchange for your design skills, we would like to offer time at McCheek Manor for you and/or your staff. Please note, this is not a 'monetary compensation' gig but a trade for services.

Feel free to take a look at our property at: http://www.McCheekManor.com where you’ll find our daily and overnight visit opportunities.

Extra Bonus: we currently have yellow plums and blackberries for the taking. If you’ve been feeling a tug to pick fruit you are welcome to come on over – we are located in Washougal, WA (Vancouver, WA - Portland, OR area).

For more information or to stop by for a ‘you-pick’ visit, please respond directly.

A place where you decide what to do with your time. From zero contact, to 1:1 chats, team meeting facilitation or group education, you decide the agenda. On-site cooking lessons from a local chef, haircut on the porch, or perhaps an in room spa treatment. If you can imagine it, we will do our best t...

03/23/2026

Hey Leader! Heads-up, if today finds you with all your ducks in a row, keep on scrolling. For everyone else, I'd like to share regarding knowing when to leave, when to stay, and when to buy an RV!

Allow me to explain...about 10 years ago my '80' something godfather and my husband were talking during one of our large family gatherings. The topic came up regarding how my godfather was maintaining the emotional strength to care for my godmother who at the time had been living with Alzheimer's for over five years.

He told my husband, "I don't give it much thought, it's my duty." He went on to share how he and my godmother had experienced tough times over the life of their 60! plus year marriage (most of it his fault). During one especially challenging season they decided to pack-it-up and go RV'ing for a few months. My godfather ended his conversation with my husband sharing, "if it weren't for those months living together on the road (recapturing our love for one another) I could not care for her the way I do and will until the end."

Leader! Are you about to make a serious life choice to moveout, quit, or quietly resign because you feel you've gone too far to stay or have endured too much pain from those you lead to keep showing-up?

Let's say what's happened ties to your marriage and you're about to move out, not sure whether divorce is the end goal but definitely moving out. You've got the place and in days you'll be moving in. What if, just what if you hit the breaks on that decision, got out of whatever lease you got into and buy an RV instead? That's right, take all the money you would spend (let's say on a year lease, furniture, dishes, etc.) and go buy that toy you always wanted.

In a recent post I mentioned life allows for U-turns. Might you consider a U-turn before you drive off a cliff of no return? Think about it, you would still be in the game and if/when you felt you needed to get away you could drive on over to www.McCheekManor.com for a stay. Yes, we do accommodate leaders with campers! What do you say? Wanna talk about your options? If so, shoot on over to our Contact Page and we'll be happy to share a few of our best 're-route' plans!

Here's to the road less traveled where there's still a seat at the table with your name on it.

03/14/2026

Hey Leader! Been a tough week? There's a story in the Bible called "The Parable of the Prodigal Son" (Luke 15:11-32)..."But when he came to himself...ran back to the Father desiring to repent and make amends...the Father ran to meet him!" Check it out for yourself. Whenever you're ready and willing to do the work of reconciliation, those who love, want, and need you might just greet you with open arms - what do you say leader? Are you ready to be the best you possible for the sake of those you lead? Yes, life does allow for u-turns! Make it a great day!

10/22/2025

10/21/2025

McCheek Manor 30 Day Leadership Challenge: One Month Check In

Hey Leaders! It's been one month since we completed our 30 day leadership challenge. Thank you so much for the amazing feedback. In return, we want to share BREAKING NEWS with our supporters. TODAY we are honored to announce McCheek Manor is USDigital's newest community partner. This amazing relationship will allow us to extend our ability to serve leaders in the Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR metro area along with increasing our service offerings. Whether you prefer a traditional business setting or sanctuary experience, we look forward to partnering with you.

Stay tuned for our next 10 day series called 'From the Plow to the Palace'.

09/22/2025

McCheek Manor 30 Day Leadership Challenge Day 30 - When you are done, give it one last push

09/21/2025

McCheek Manor 30 Day Leadership Challenge Day 29 - Review your job description for scope creep

09/20/2025

McCheek Manor 30 Day Leadership Challenge Day 28 - Apologize to one person

09/19/2025

McCheek Manor 30 Day Leadership Challenge Day 27 - Surprise someone with 15 minutes of your time

09/18/2025

McCheek Manor 30 Day Leadership Challenge Day 26 - Knock one item off your home to-do list