Shrine Mont

Celebrate the beauty of God's creation and experience the fellowship of God's people. 

Attend St. George's Parish Retreat at Shrine Mont, October 5-7, 2012.

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The Program...

We are delighted to have The Rev. Lauren Winner lead us in discovering the "forgotten" images of God in the Bible at the Saturday morning adult session.  Lauren is the author of numerous books, including Girl Meets God, Mudhouse Sabbath, and Still.  Winner has degrees from Duke, Columbia and Cambridge Universities, and holds a Ph.D. in history.  The former book editor at Beliefnet, Lauren teaches at Duke Divinity School, lives in Durham, North Carolina, and travels extensively to lecture and teach. 

The Accommodations...

The Shrine Mont retreat facility is owned and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia.  Lodging is in a quaint old hotel and nearby cottages, all with private baths.  Meals are served in the large dining room of Virginia House, the main conference facility. Tips are appreciated by the dining room staff. 

Free time activities...

Shrine Mont has something for everyone - unless you are looking for a TV!   Activities include fishing, hiking, porch sitting, sleeping, playing music with friends, crafts, reading, playing bridge, HAYRIDES, games, wading in the lake... 

Plus…

Our own great NURSERY comes with us for childcare during adult programming and Saturday afternoon relaxation. It is a tradition that we have a BONFIRE on Saturday evening and we WORSHIP on Sunday morning in the beautiful open air shrine - the Cathedral Shrine of theDiocese of Virginia.
 

Why Come?

There are hundreds of reasons why you should come.  Here are a few:

• Programs for Children, Youth and Adults
• Time to enjoy the colorful mountains in the Fall
• Kick back with a cool one, with friends on the porch
• Play a round of golf
• Hike the North Mountain
• Hayride
• Flashlight tag
• Fishing
• Bonfire with marshmallows and singing
   

Where is Shrine Mont?

Shrine Mont is in Orkney Springs, Virginia, nestled among the trees at the foot of Great North Mountain in the Shenandoah Valley about two hours from Fredericksburg. 

Purple Mountain Majesties

Shrine Mont is a place where people are more important than things; where prayer and reflection, rest and recreation are more important than appointments and tasks.  It’s a place where people give thanks to God for creation – from the beauty of the streams, flowers and wildlife which are at home here, to the people who come to this place to celebrate being part of the family of God. 

Please don’t let cost keep you from attending this important St. George’s Community event. Scholarships are available for funding; speak to Gay, Jim, or Carey. Remember both sharing and receiving are nurturing elements in our Community growth. Funding requests will be held in confidence.

If resources permit, please consider contributing to our scholarship fund.  Donations will be cheerfully accepted and greatly appreciated. 

If you have questions or need more information, contact Jan Meredith.