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October 2018
The Mountains are Calling
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…
Find out more »Fall Digital Photography
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…
Find out more »November 2018
Senior High Youth Weekend
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…
Find out more »April 2019
Volunteer Work Weekend
Bring your rake and help Shrine Mont get ready to open for 2019. There will be projects for all skill levels. This is a great way to give back to Shrine Mont, see old friends and make new ones while getting outside and doing some hard work. Click here for a pdf of the work weekend flyer Click here to download a Work Weekend Registration form (This must be filled out and returned to Tom VonHemert at tomvonhemert@gmail.com Enrollment limited…
Find out more »Simply Yoga Weekend
Devote a weekend to your well-being and reawaken with yoga this spring. Spend three beautiful days in the Shenandoah Valley at the historic Shrine Mont Retreat Center located in Orkney Springs, Virginia. Join us in active and passive yoga practices, including Hatha asana, gentle, and Yin yoga. Find rest and renewal through daily guided meditations and enjoy the serenity and beauty of this unique mountain sanctuary. Shrine Mont offers hiking and space for contemplative strolls, pure mineral spring water, and…
Find out more »May 2019
Spring Digital Photography
Do you own a digital camera but don’t know exactly how to use it? Are you not totally satisfied with your vacation images and want to learn more about composition and exposure? Then the Digital Photography Weekend at Shrine Mont is for you! Both beginners and advanced participants are welcome. After reviewing the basics of photography, the major settings of your camera like Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO, students can practice by exploring the historic village of Orkney Springs, the magnificent…
Find out more »6-8 Grade PYM
In 2019 the Diocese of Virginia Parish Youth Ministries (PYM) retreat will be for sixth - eighth grades and their adult sponsors. Visit the PYM webpage to learn more and register. Note that youth must be accompanied by their adult sponsors
Find out more »Womens Retreat led by The Rev. Lauren Winner
Cardigan Sweaters, Magnolia Trees, and Brioche: Overlooked Biblical Metaphors for God "Stale." That's how my friend Sheila recently described her experience of church and God. When I probed deeper, I discovered that the root of that "staleness" lay in the images of God Sheila held. "I go to a church called Good Shepherd," said she. "I am not getting anywhere trying to pray to a shepherd. I'm not sure I've ever seen a shepherd." She's also pretty sure she's never…
Find out more »June 2019
Father’s Day on the Links
What better way to spend Father’s Day weekend than playing golf on Bryce Resort’s PGA Championship Golf Course and enjoying Shrine Mont’s notorious hospitality! Stay at Shrine Mont, located just 2 miles past Bryce Resort in the quaint village of Orkney Springs. Just a short drive off of I-81, Shrine Mont offers cottage and hotel style rooms with private baths. Our mountain destination is known for its peaceful setting, southern style country cooking, and hospitality. Play at Bryce Resorts 18…
Find out more »Arranging for the Joy of It – June
Due to popular demand Shrine Mont will offer a second "Flower Retreat" this June! 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, David Pippin and Kate Vernon will demonstrate a variety of arranging techniques.…
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