Shrine Mont

Annual Parish Retreat

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September 27-29, 2024

Grounded

Have you ever wanted to have a with someone at St. John’s for longer than the ten minutes you can grab on a Sunday morning? Our parish retreat allows us to truly get to know one another during a weekend of rest, reflection, and renewal. The retreat will offer opportunities for discussion, contemplation, and worship, as well as plenty of free time for group outings, solo adventures, or casual conversations on the porch. Whether you’re looking to connect with others, spend time in nature, have meaningful dialogue or just plain fun, you can find it at Shrine Mont.

This year’s theme is “Grounded”—with one another, with God, with nature, and with ourselves. We look forward to connecting and reconnecting in this special place

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Schedule

The schedule is intended to provide room for quiet time, group discussions, casual conversation, rest, and activity.  During Saturday's free time, you are welcome to rest, read, porch sit, hike, tour local attractions, or simply to be.  Casual attire is

appropriate for the whole weekend.

Friday, September 27

                                                3:00-7:00 p.m.              Arrive/Check in

                                                5:30 p.m.        Dinner

                                                7:00 p.m.        Welcome Activity

                                                8:30 p.m.        Evening Prayer

 

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Saturday, September 28

                           8:00 a.m.                Breakfast

                           9:00 a.m.         Discussion

                           12:30 p.m.                Lunch

                           Afternoon               Free time

                           5:30         Dinner

                           7:00 p.m.        Fun & Games

 

Sunday, September 29

                           8:00 a.m.       Breakfast

                           9:15 a.m.         Discussion

                           TBD                Eucharist

                           12:30 p.m.       Lunch

                           After lunch     Departure

 

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Cost

 

Double room—$190 per person

Single room—$245 per person

Children 4-13—$132 per child

Children 0-3—Free

 Includes two-night stay with hearty buffet-style meals.  Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available.

Financial Assistance

We do not want cost to be a barrier to anyone’s attendance. Please contact Amelie for more information at awilmer@saintjohnsrichmond.org

 

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Registration Deadline

September 1

Make checks payable to St. John’s Episcopal, with “Shrine Mont“ in the memo line.

Contact Laura Streat to register.