Abby’s Story
After 16 incredible years of service at the La Vida Center, Abby Stroven is beginning a new chapter as CEO of Toah Nipi Christian Retreat Center. This exciting opportunity allows her to stay connected with college student groups and step into a ministry that uses the...
A Farewell Letter from Nate Hausman
It was the spring semester of my first year at Gordon College. I found myself walking to the basement of Frost Hall to visit the La Vida office and speak with Rich Obenschain. Contemplating a change in my major, I had discovered a newfound passion for creating fun,...
Celebrating the Hausmans
After years of service at the La Vida Center, Nate and Amber Hausman will be leaving the team to move south of Boston where Nate will be taking a job as the Vice President of Operations for the Boys and Girls Club Metro South. Many of us can’t think of La Vida without...
FOUR WAYS TO CELEBRATE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE
In my early twenties, I camped for two weeks with a small group as part of a La Vida experience in the Adirondack Mountains. We canoed through the mountains and carried our canoes over our heads when the river got shallow. On the third day, I learned that portaging (carrying a canoe over one’s head for miles) is not something to do alone; some things are just better with two people.
Finding “La Vida” in Forest Bathing
By: Lauren Berg “It’s the best thing I’d never do again,” is something I’ve heard Gordon College students say after their 12-day La Vida Adirondack trips. It’s said lovingly of their experience, an acknowledgment of the profound moments they encountered spiritually,...
Gordon’s Outdoor Classroom
WHY LA VIDA? Gordon College has long been a pioneer in outdoor orientation programs, and continues to stand out as a leader in providing students with transformative experiences that ease the transition into college. We recommend that new students complete their...