Shrine Mont
Shrine Mont Parish Weekend
October 14 - 16, 2022
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Please join us for a weekend away in the Shenandoah Mountains
to relax, refresh, pray and play!
What Is Shrine Mont? It’s…
a place to get away, nestled in the Shenandoah mountains.
a place for hiking, relaxing, bonfires, and fellowship.
a place to be active or quiet.
a place to get to know other parishioners and to rekindle friendships.
a place for worship of God under the highest ceiling of any cathedral in the world.
a place for children of God of all ages! A place for singles, couples, and families.
Shrine Mont is in Orkney Springs, VA off the Mt Jackson exit of I-81. It is approximately 2 hours from Fairfax County. A weekend schedule of activities, suggested packing list and directions to Shrine Mont will be distributed prior to the weekend.
Weekend Schedule
Friday, October 14
- Check-in beginning at 4:30 Gathering and Evening Prayer or Compline Bonfire with S’mores – got a unique combo? - roasted gummy bears? Easter peeps? We will have the basics so bring some to share! Musical Instruments always add to our gatherings. Jam sessions are welcome.
Saturday, October 15 Morning
- Morning Prayer, breakfast, and program led by deaconate student Elvira Beracochea on the Latino/Hispanic experience and history in the US followed by a walk of the labyrinth.
- Activities for kids. Afternoon - Lots of time for wandering and reading, visiting and naps! Various optional group activities which may include hiking, outdoor games, prayer activities, winery visits, etc.
- Evening – St. Christopher’s Famous (infamous?) Game Night! Bring your favorites – puzzles too! We have room to spread out for Game On!
Sunday, October 16
Joint Eucharist at the Shrine with another congregation Check out and back to reality – drive safely! If you have questions, comments, or ideas for our weekend together - or can help with an activity - contact Mary Johnson (MJohnson311@icloud.com or 703-944- 7257)
- On-Site Activities Shrine Mont offers on-site:
- • Three large outdoor pavilions
- • Prayer Labyrinth (Click here for a Prayer Labyrinth brochure)
- • Tennis court
- • Pickle ball court
- • Volleyball court
- • Two large recreation fields suitable for kickball, soccer, and other sports & games
- • Campfire rings
- • Horseshoes, croquet, and bocci ball
- • Scenic hiking trails
- • Gift Shop
- • Hayrides available by reservation
Shrine Mont Library
Peruse the Shrine Mont library! Shrine Mont has accumulated thousands of books during its history and a generous volunteer is cataloging the entire collection on a website to inform people of what is here. It is a diverse collection of titles, a number of which may be of interest to historians and theologians. There are more than 7,000 titles at Shrine Mont that have been catalogued on-line at Shrine Mont Books.
Parish Weekend Cost and Registration Form
Costs include lodging, 6 meals, on-site activities, and taxes. If the cost of the weekend is a challenge for you, please contact Mother Carey for financial assistance.
• Adults (ages 13 and & up): $175 each double occupancy and $228 each single occupancy
• Youth (ages 4-12): $95 each
• Children under the age of 4: FREE