2026 Final Details
What to bring:
Clothing – As you pack, keep in mind the Midwest can be cold and damp at this time of year. Mornings and evenings can get chilly, so make sure to pack warm clothes, but also be ready for the midday warmth. If you plan to play sports, bring the proper attire.
Bedding – You will need to bring your own bedding [twin bed], pillow, and towel/washcloth. A limited number of these items are available upon request and for an additional fee to those flying to P4C. If you need linens and you did not request them on your registration, please email us.
Bathrooms – Please note that the shower facilities are located separately from the cabins. To ensure your convenience, we recommend bringing a tote or bag to carry your toiletries, towel, and any other personal items you might need. This will help you easily transport your belongings to and from the shower area and your cabin. Additionally, there are lockers available in the bathrooms where you can securely store your items if you prefer not to carry them back and forth.
Extras – Feel free to bring games that you would enjoy playing with other attendees. A Bible, notepad, and pen are highly suggested. Flashlights are a must!
Theme Dinner:
The Cattle Baron’s Ball
Across the vast open range, where cattle roam beneath endless skies, and ranches stretch farther than the eye can see, one name carries weight throughout the territory: the Cattle Baron.
Once a year, the Baron opens the gates of his legendary ranch and sends invitations across the land for the gathering of the year. Ranchers, cowboys, travelers, and honored guests from near and far are summoned to an evening of fine food, good company, music, and celebration.
And this year, you have received an invitation.
Leave the trail behind and come in from the range. The cattle are resting, the fires are burning, and the tables are set. For one unforgettable evening, step into the world of the Cattle Baron and join us at his grand annual gathering.
The gates are open. The Baron is expecting you.
Welcome to The Cattle Baron’s Ball.

What to Wear
The Cattle Baron’s Ball — 1800s Western Elegance
Come dressed as though you’ve been invited to the grandest gathering on the frontier. Think cattle baron, rancher, frontier gentleman, or refined Western lady—elegant, rugged, and distinctly 19th-century.
Men:
Western hat • button-down shirt • vest or waistcoat • trousers • boots • suspenders, neckerchief, bolo tie, or pocket watch optional
Women:
Long dress or skirt • blouse • shawl or jacket • ball gown • boots [not cowboy boots] • bonnet, hat, gloves, or simple period jewelry optional
Come in Character:
Step into the story—rancher, cattle baron, homesteader, saloon keeper, traveling merchant, or frontier lady. A name, occupation, or little piece of your character’s story is all it takes.
The Look:
Old West sophistication—not a costume. Think 1880s cattle ranch, frontier elegance, and the finest attire you’d wear to the Baron’s ranch.
Summit Location & Directions:
Camp Lutherhaven
596 S 150 W
Albion, IN 46701
For directions visit Lutherhaven website or Google Maps
Emergency Contact Number:
260.636.7101 [Event dates only]
Check-in Time:
Please arrive between 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM If you need to arrive sooner or will arrive late in the evening, please notify us ahead of time.
Meals
Meals will be provided starting with dinner on Thursday evening (5:30 PM).
Thursday through Saturday – Brunch and dinner will be served with snacks provided between meals.
Sunday – We will provide leftovers for breakfast and before departure.
Food Needs:
- If you are diabetic, you may want to bring extra snacks to cover your needs.
- If you have any food allergies, please notify us. Please state your full name and the items to which you are allergic. We will do our best to accommodate you. We are not able to accommodate personal food preferences such as dieting, specific desserts, etc.
Airport Arrivals & Departures:
Arrival/Pick-up – If you are flying to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA), please note there may be a 2 to 3-hour wait due to the distance from the airport to the facility and the number of attendees needing transportation. Your patience is appreciated. At the airport (FWA), please be on the curb at the passenger pickup area outside the airport at your appointed pickup time (this will be emailed to you just before the Summit). Please book your flight to arrive in the morning or early afternoon of Thursday, October 22 (we ask no arrivals later than 3:30 PM EDT).
Departure – Please schedule your flight for departure on Sunday, October 25, to be no earlier than 4 PM ETD.
* If you have not sent us your flight information, please do so as soon as possible so we can schedule your pick-up.
More info will be shared closer to the event.