Shrine Mont will offer its Eighth "Flower Retreat" this fall. Participants get to enjoy all the hospitality of Shrine Mont while learning about floral design, and then are set loose to practice what they’ve learned. It will be a weekend of relaxation and a fun atmosphere to work with flowers and experience nature in a beautiful setting. Program at a Glance Nancy Ross Hugo and David Pippin will demonstrate a variety of arranging techniques. Attendees will participate in activities that…

NAMASTÉ - represents the belief that there is a driving spark within each of us that is located in the heart chakra. The gesture is an acknowledgement of the soul in one by the soul in another. Spend three beautiful early fall days in the mountains, disconnected from the distractions and the daily chaos. Committing this time to yourself to experience yoga and meditation. All levels of yoga are welcome. Come to the mountains, they are calling you. Christine Well…

and I Must Go! Enjoy Shrine Mont's hospitality and also explore the surrounding countryside. Explore the George Washington National Forest with hikes of varying degrees of difficulty using some familiar Shrine Mont trails and some new trails blazed through the national forest. Long-time Shrine Mont guide Fred Forestall will lead day trips and other staff will lead half day trips varying in distance and difficulty. Adequate footwear and hydration devices are required. Tentative Schedule (Meals and other activities will occur…

Regula Franz will work with participants at both the beginner and advanced level teaching them to use your digital camera more effectively, the fundamentals of image capture and camera operation, proper exposure and use of your flash. Daily assignments will allow participants to explore the Shrine Mont’s 1,100 acres photographically and then share images in class to help you troubleshoot and develop a creative eye. Regula is a documentary photographer and instructor who holds a Master of Fine Arts in…

Join senior high students and their adult leaders from throughout the Diocese at Shrine Mont and have a weekend of fun and fellowship while enjoying the opportunity to feel connected with something bigger than just your own youth group. The Senior High weekend will consist of around 150 folks total and the youth represent the different types of churches in our diocese: old and young, large and small - you name it, and they're here. Click here for more information…