Once again Shrine Mont has teamed up with Orkney Springs Outfitters to offer an immersive introduction to Fly Fishing designed to teach students about the intricacies of fly fishing with hands on instruction that covers everything from tying flies and casting to pond and river fishing at the South River for trout. During the 3 […]
Devote a weekend to your well-being and reawaken gently with yoga and meditation this spring. Spend three beautiful days in the quaint village of Orkney Springs enjoying indoor and outdoor yoga practices (Hatha, Yin, and Gentle Yoga*), along with breathwork and yoga nidra for deep relaxation. Find rest and renewal through daily meditation practices and time […]
Keynote Speaker: The Rev. MaryAnn McKibben Dana We are living in a weary world, a world in desperate need of hope. Join us for a retreat that will refresh your spirit and give you real-world tools to be hopemongers in your own communities. We will explore hope on all levels: theological, cultural, personal, and practical. […]
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 […]
Come explore the natural world through painting with award-winning artist and teacher Theodora Tilton. Choosing oil or watercolor, you’ll join students at all levels painting “en plein aire” in the beautiful mountains surrounding historic Shrine Mont. Students will start with the basics and work through the process of creating a painting with each day taking […]
Take a break from your busy life with a weekend yoga retreat in the cool beauty of the Shenandoah Valley. Richmond area instructors Bonnijean Boggess, Leah Husk and Julian Desta will be leading a variety of all-level yoga classes in indoor and outdoor spaces in and around the historic Shrine Mont Retreat Center located in […]
This weekend of writing, prayer and reflection will focus on the practice of "contemplative writing," using the techniques of creative and reflective writing as openings into the life of prayer in our daily lives. Through examples and writing prompts, we will explore the experience of praying part of a day, praying in a place, writing […]
Heard of pickleball? Don’t know anything about pickleball? Heard about Shrine Mont? Don’t know anything about Shrine Mont? Here is your opportunity to experience two of life’s great joys. Shrine Mont will be hosting a pickleball workshop from August 16 to August 18. If you have never played pickleball or are new to the game, […]
NEED TIME FOR RENEWAL? This retreat is an invitation to come home to yourself and to reconnect to the inner “you” through yoga practice, massage and music. This weekend will focus on slowing down, breathing and allowing ourselves to harvest our inner spirit and rhythm of our body. Our weekend will include restorative yoga, healing […]
The Art of Slowing Down Unwind this fall and prepare yourself for a cozy winter by truly slowing down. With nature as a guide, you're invited to let things go and reconnect within via yoga, breathwork, and mindful movement.* Guided meditation and journaling practices deepen your journey. You'll have ample time to rest, read, […]
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