Woodcutters Weekend

Shrine Mont 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, United States

Cutting trees, splitting wood, time outside to enjoy God’s beauty! You do not have to be skilled in using a chainsaw, tractor, or splitter.  Work alongside our staff to cut wood for Shrine Mont as well as take some home to enjoy. Woodcutters weekend has been postponed to February 2-4 due to impending inclement weather. […]

Fly Fishing Fundamentals 2024

Shrine Mont 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, United States

Once again Shrine Mont has teamed up with Orkney Springs Outfitters to offer an immersive introduction to Fly Fishing weekend course 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 […]

Volunteer Work Weekend

Shrine Mont 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, United States

We are filled for 2024!!  Thank you for your support. Tentative schedule: Friday Arrive in the evening and get a good night's sleep. Make sure you bring your own linens, pillow, blankets and towels. Dinner on your own at Bryce Resort or various restaurants in Mt. Jackson, New Market, Edinburg or Woodstock. Saturday 7:30  am […]

Simply Yoga in the Mountains

Shrine Mont 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, United States

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 […]

Womens Retreat: Hope All the Way Down

Shrine Mont 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, United States

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. […]

Arranging for the Joy of It – May

Shrine Mont 217 Shrine Mont Circle, Orkney Springs, VA, United States

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 […]