Day Adventures
Choose An Outdoor Adventure
This summer, the fun and unique experiences are endless at Refreshing Mountain! Our 100+ acre retreat center in Lancaster, PA, is filled with exciting outdoor activities your family or group will love. From swimming to ziplining, and perfect for all ages, Refreshing Mountain is the summer adventure you don’t want to miss.
Choose the size of your group
Small Group Outdoor Activities
(1-8 People)
Celebrating a birthday? How about a small-group outing? Small family gathering? Or, maybe you want to get away for a fun day with your friends and family? Refreshing Mountain is ready to help fill your day with fun activities and outdoor adventures!
Large Group Outdoor Activities
(9+ People)
Experience thrilling large group activities at Refreshing Mountain! Our 80+ acre venue offers exciting outdoor adventures for school groups, team building, church youth groups, and more. Discover the perfect blend of excitement and camaraderie at Refreshing Mountain.
Choose An Outdoor Adventure For Your Small Group
Small Groups: 1-8 people
Ziplines
3 Adventures – All seasons
You’ll zip through the treetops. Adventure options with 2 to 7 zipline courses for ages 5+
Escape Rooms
3 rooms with more on the way!
Fun & Engaging for everyone — Don’t worry doors are unlocked with no ‘scary’ experiences
Wildlife Center
Interactive Fun For All Ages!
You will get up close and personal with turtles, birds, snakes, and lizards
Axe Throwing
Hit the bullseye with this fun group activity.
Community Pool
You’ll dip in and cool off on hot summer days with a swim in our community pool
Large Group Outdoor Activities (9+ People)
Looking for some fun outdoor things to do in Lancaster County, PA with a large group?
Experience thrilling large group activities at Refreshing Mountain! Our 100+ acre venue offers exciting outdoor adventures for school groups, team building, church youth groups, and more (view our seasonal Christmas Light Experiences). Discover the perfect blend of excitement and camaraderie at Refreshing Mountain.
Obstacle & Ropes Courses
Get the adrenaline pumping and challenge yourself to an exciting outdoor experience.
Birthday Parties
Birthday parties of all ages love choosing our venue for their celebrations. We have everything your party needs with ample space, accommodations, activities, and more!
Pool Parties
Our outdoor community pool is a beautiful space to celebrate in the summer months with friends and family.
Eric R.
Monica
Fantastic obstacle course. Zip lines are fun. The Christmas light walk was beautiful. Staff very polite and helpful.
JR S.
Katelyn E.
What a neat place ! Our family of 15 enjoyed this adventure! The lights were beautiful, 9 of our group did zip lining and had a fantastic experience. Only complaint was the remaining of us went to the lodge to get hot chocolate and they locked the doors 😞
Gigi B.
Had a great time in the Escape Room. Highly recommend it.
dale B.
It was simply amazing! As we rounded the turn coming up the road to the entrance the woods came alive! Simply stunning!
JIM T.
Awesome experience. Great light show and absolutely a great staff. Make this a place to go!!
heather S.
Refreshing Mountain was absolutely amazing! Our family spent the evening experiencing new to us adventures. We especially loved zip lining through the Christmas lights! The staff was incredible!
Bryan L.
Anna F.
My fiance and I had a wonderful time ziplining and looking at the beautiful Christmas lights! Definitely recommend if you're looking for a fun date night activity! They also have a cute cafe with hot chocolate and a wildlife center that has many different reptiles and birds.
Stephanie N.
Enjoyed the walk thru. This was my second time Well worth it! The weather was chilly but not too cold. The zip lines were busy keeping things buzzing around us high above us !! I was there with my Son, Daughter her hubby n my baby granddaughter. So fun seeing things thru little eyes! Definitely recommend!!!
Sarah N.
We absolutely love Refreshing Mountain. My family and I have visited for their seasonal Homeschool Days in the fall and spring and it is our children’s favorite field trip every year. We just visited to see their Christmas Lights. We did the walking tour and that has now become our favorite Christmas Lights excursion on the season. We will return every year! It was so well done, the lights were breathtaking, and the ability to take an easy hike through the property was perfect with kids in tow.
Allison S.
Laura S.
We had a great time! There were four of us, a 55-year old, 26-year old and 7 and 8 year old boys. We did the three ziplines and obstacle course that was bought for the boys for a Christmas gift. We all enjoyed our walk-through of the lights, visiting the birds of prey and the boys enjoyed the reptile room. I appreciated the scripture and telling of Jesus' birth and the reason for the season throughout the path. They had an activity that you fill in as you read the verses and answer the questions along the path. All of it was great fun while enjoying the Christmas lights!
Khatuna K.
Carissa L.
We are first time zip liners . Me, my husband, 9,7, and 5 year old. We did the 3 zips and obstacles. We had no idea how challenging and high those zips were going to be. We loved it ! Our 5 year old on the other side got very emotional on the last zip but Matthew was very kind and patient with him and he was able to complete the course without anymore tears. We also loved the obstacles. My daughter fell on one of the obstacles and someone got to her quickly and kindly and helped her out. She also then wanted to keep going and she completed her level. Overall this place was amazing and exceeded all our expectations! We will be back . Thank you to all the wonderful staff also . Everyone was super helpful and kind.
Lex H.
This was a ton of fun! The workers were incredibly kind and knowledgeable. They definitely made us feel safe. The zip line was super cool but the obstacle course just wasn't for us. There were too many kids shaking the bridges and acting up, but also neither my fiance nor I like heights that much. If you're into heights and physical activity, you'll have a blast. All the kids seemed to be having an amazing time, too. We got our tickets on Groupon and they let us reschedule because it was going to rain our first scheduled day. Def go around 430 so you can see the lights at sunset. It was GORGEOUS. Definitely recommend, especially if you have kids from like 8-14.
Nikki C.
Unfortunately we were unable to experience the zip lines due to weather however the escape room was very amusing and fun for our group of family ranging from 10 years to 77. Everyone got involved and helped to solve our puzzle. We all had a great time
Jake O.
Fun place for kids and couples alike. And a very helpful staff.
patsy R.
amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing excellent workers
Deborah S.
Great fun with amazing lights. A great way to get into the holiday spirit!
Steve E.
Our family enjoyed a great escape room experience at Refreshing Mountain! Scott, our host was extremely friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend this experience to others!
John C.
robert H.
we had a wonderful time! i was a bit anxious with repelling down to the ground and your staff was so patient and kind to me.
Brittni M.
The zipline and Christmas lights was so much fun!!!! We are so glad we went!
Lori W
Not only are the lights absolutely gorgeous, being very creatively and professionally done, but the staff is friendly and accommodating...and the display is honoring to the true meaning of Christmas, providing stations at which one can pause to read about the true Christmas story from the Bible and learn more about who Christ is. We definitely appreciate this event every year, and every year it gets better! The cafe is terrific too, and a stop at the reptile and amphibian house is always fun, so we highly recommend it all!
TAMMY T.
Wonderful time. Ziplined and Christmas lights can't be beat. Thank you
Yamy O.
Had a great timeee loved itttt
Janis R.
A hidden gem! This was our first time and we enjoyed it immensely with 2 young grandchildren. Beautiful lights, meaningful message as we walked, and the birds and reptiles were a huge hit!
Jason D.
Took my family and we had a blast. The zip line and ropes course were a hit. If we are back in the area again for the holidays, we will definitely be coming back.
Jon I.
Took m 2 10 yo grandchildren . They loved it!
Eddie R.
Very nice Christmas display of lights. Paths were clearly marked and well lite. Staff were very friendly and nice.
Cheri R.
Enjoyed the experience very much… it was all over so quickly! Beautiful lights & wonderful people helping!
Jean R.
Beautiful walk-through light display!
Joe S
Our family visited for the Christmas lights and zip lines. Everyone had a great time and with the reservations it wasn’t overly crowded. They have a snack bar and a walking path lit up as well. This was one of my favorite Christmas lights experiences!
Alice M.
Wonderful program great ingenuity, wonderful courteous, staff, courteous, great seeing families, having good, clean, fun, happy holidays, and thank you again for the pleasure of us spending this night at the refreshing mountain
Brandon W.
My family and I just visited Refreshing Mountain for the Christmas Light Experience. They have a beautiful display with a very peaceful setting. Even though it was a wet, chilly evening, it was a great experience. A special thank you to Joel Brown. He was overseeing the wildlife center that evening and was a great help. He was engaging, patient and answered all our questions (even the kids). Joel even took the time to share a personal story about "The Cross" that sits above the rock wall. It was a great reminder of the light of Christ that shines in a dark world. Thank you, Refreshing Mountain, for reflecting the light of Christ to a dark world.
david donna H.
Beautiful,
Emily D
Wonderful time for a family Christmas outing! Beautifully done, lots to see, great for all ages!
Helen H.
We had such a magical time at Refreshing Mountain! It was snowing while we zip lined which was an added bonus for us! Justin and Tim did a wonderful job assisting all of us!!!! They were both very polite, pleasant, friendly, and just made the experience that much more fun! I highly recommend Refreshing Mountain to anyone! In fact my kids want to return every year for Christmas. Great job!
Joanna R.
Just beautiful! The lights were well done! We loved everything about it! Something for everyone! Sticks to the reason for the season! God bless you!
Hannah M.
We all had a great time walking the trails and the kids loved the lights too! At the end you could get a little ice cream treat or a drink too! (Wished there was hot food but it was a treat non the less). And for being free this was way better than paid attractions we’ve been too in the past. 10/10!
J S.
Fantastic place and friendly people who show God's true love.
Hannah G.
This was worth it! Drove from Philadelphia on a day trip to visit and had a fun time. It was even snowing and icy but there were many fires and stayed warm by doing the activities. I did axe throwing and zip line. Both were fun and the staff was professional and friendly and helpful. The lights were beautiful! Fun for any age but of course the young and young at heart would have the most fun.
Jennifer G.
It was fun. The light show was really cool.
Susan M.
Christmas lights were amazing! Had a very enjoyable evening with family. Had some hot chocolate at the cafe that was good. All the employees were very friendly and helpful. Will be back to try zip lining!
Katelyn M.
lara M.
FAQs
Do I need to make a reservation?
Reservations are highly recommended whether you call ahead or book online. If you just stop in, you might have to wait an hour or more for the activity you want. We recommend you call ahead or book online to ensure availability even for day-of bookings.
What are the age, weight, and height restrictions for the activities?
- All activities have a maximum weight of 280 pounds.
- All activities have a minimum age of 5 years old. Children under age 5 are also welcome on the property with families and they can enjoy the Wildlife Area, Farm Animal Area, Playground, and Pool.
- An adult MUST accompany children under 13 for the Challenge and Aerial Excursion. For other activities, an adult need only be present. Please see the AGE RATIO GRID for specifics.
What should I know about the day of my activity?
- All participants MUST be wearing closed-toed shoes, like a sneaker.
- If you are wearing hoop or dangling earrings or a necklace, you will be asked to remove them while doing the activity. There is a safe place you can keep your belongings.
- Hair that is below the shoulder should be pulled pack.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your first scheduled activity. Come to the office, and we will direct you from there.
Is the property safe and friendly for children?
We are very intentional about promoting and preserving a family-friendly environment that welcomes all guests. Our goals for hospitality and many of our policies reflect the Judeo-Christian founding of the retreat center. We feel strongly that our guidelines are essential in helping us promote a wholesome, safe, enjoyable, family-friendly environment for everyone.
