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June 2023
Mens Retreat: Biblical Brothers
The book of Genesis is filled with tales of intrigue, promise, failings, and hope, all having to do with the beginning of the divine/human adventure. The players in these stories are God, of course, and a rich company of characters invited by their would-be divine companion into relationship— a relationship that always seems to require more from them than they can manage or even imagine. Among the cast are dozens of men whose spiritual work consists mainly in learning how to be…
Find out more »Gourmet Dinner Getaway
Shrine Mont and RHouse Wine & Cafe of Basye, VA are joining together to give you a great weekend experience including a delicious four-course Italian gourmet dinner paired wonderfully with a great selection of Italian wines. Dinner Menu Antipasti: Arancini Di Riso (Deep fried arborio rice balls filled with Italian Fontina cheese) Primi Piatti: Pickled Melon with Prosciutto (With basil and mint vinaigrette) Secondi Piatti: Brasato al Barolo (Braised Beef with Barolo Wine and pasta) Dolci: Tiramisu (Coffee soaked…
Find out more »July 2023
2023 Summer Day Camp
Shrine Mont welcomes your child for a week of day camp! We have a great lineup of activities on over 1,100 acres with abundant hiking trails and nature galore with a wonderful staff ready to keep our campers active and entertained for a fun week! Sample Daily Schedule 8:45 - 9:00 Drop off 9:00 Check in and daily announcements 9:30 Morning Hike 10:15 Morning Snack 10:30 Wacky Lab 11:30 Outdoor Activity 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Frisbee golf, Volleyball, Pickle ball, etc.…
Find out more »September 2023
Arranging for the Joy of It – September
Program at a Glance Nancy Ross Hugo, David Pippin and Kate Vernon will demonstrate a variety of arranging techniques. Attendees will participate in activities that take the angst out of arranging and showcase techniques that make the process both easier and more fun. Emphasis will be on using local, readily available flowers, greens, and line material. Floral design demonstrations Flower conditioning tips and information about how to work with particular fresh plant materials Hands-on activities organized around themes like “Starting…
Find out more »October 2023
Mindfulness Meditation
It is said that if we want others to be happy, we must practice compassion; and if we want to be happy, we must practice compassion. But in this world where things often seem so harsh, rough and cold, how do we even start? Or maybe you are a person who sees such a great need for compassion in this world and you feel burned out with no compassion left to give. In this weekend retreat we will center on…
Find out more »The School of Earth and Soul – Celtic Wisdom 3: Sacred Imagination
John Philip Newell will offer The School of Earth and Soul at Shrine Mont October 24-26, 2023. In 2016 John Philip Newell began a teaching initiative that is called The School of Earth & Soul. Its purpose is to reawaken awareness of the sacred in all things through the recovery of Celtic wisdom for today and to help translate this awareness into compassionate action. The School follows a three-year cycle of teaching in its annual retreats. Participants may join at…
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