Angels' Valley Christian Retreat Centre History

Angels Valley was established in 1988 as a result of the vision placed on Jack and Joyce Tipping (our founders) that a retreat center was needed in Northern Alberta to act as a sanctuary for those needing a quiet place away and the opportunity to seek advice and counsel of others who have travelled a ways along life's path.

This has been our mission and mandate since those early days. And even though Jack and Joyce are now with the Lord, this objective has not changed.

They also saw the need for a space for churches to hold retreats, family reunions, church services, evening hymn sings, and for communities to use for sewing and scrapbook workshops, retreats and the like.

They eventually built a home, a cabin and the retreat center. Jack and Joyce Tipping were not only the founders but also the Centre “managers” for the next 15 years until they retired and moved to Vancouver Island. Along the way, they ministered to countless people, some of whose stories are told in a small book written by Jack and available at Angels’ Valley.

We are indebted to their visionary leadership, selfless dedication and warmth of relationships.