Keeping it Green Refreshing Mountain is located in Stevens, Pa on 100 acres of beautiful woodland. We appreciate the beauty of Godās creation and the peace and tranquility that being in nature provides. We believe that it is important to take care of nature by doing what we can to save energy and reuse waste….
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The Value of Investing in Overnight Retreats for Youth
Engaging the hearts and minds of your congregation’s youth in new ways and keeping their attention isn’t easy. While an overnight youth retreat can be costly, they make up for it by providing valuable and exciting experiences to young people. One of the most meaningful ministry options your church can invest in is an overnight…
From the Kitchen at Refreshing Mountain: Scone Recipe
Food plays an important part in what we do here in the Refreshing Mountain Kitchen for the retreat guests that we serve. As you are at home and probably cooking more than usual, I wanted to share with you a recipe that I have enjoyed making at my home. This recipe makes good use ofĀ items…
An Action Plan for Mental Health
The power of Hope cannot be understated.Ā It helps people beat cancer, recover from trauma, and overcome physical injuries.Ā It is the antidote to depression, the foundational ingredient of faith, and the optimism that can bring courage in the face of adversity.Ā In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, it is imperative that we foster…
Behind the Scenes: Ziplining Fun & Safety at Refreshing Mountain
Ever wonder what it takes to run a Ā zipline course near Philadelphia? As the weather gets warmer, and the desire to get outside increases, we thought we would give you some insights into what makes the ziplines at Refreshing Mountains run. We are fortunate to have some of the greatest staff to zip the face…
A Wildlife Experience in Lancaster, PA
The Wildlife Experience at Refreshing Mountain is a great hands-on learning opportunity that will teach you more about the wildlife of Pennsylvania and around the world.
Refreshing Experience Amidst Coronavirus Concerns
Looking to the Future Updated May 11, 2020. We have been following state and federal recommendations to curve the spread of COVID-19, coronavirus. On March 17, we closed our facilities for all activities and overnight retreats per Governor Wolf’s restrictions for non-essential businesses. Following Governor Wolf’s announcementĀ on April 27, we were given the “green light”…
What To Expect – Refreshing Mountain’s Food Service Breakfasts
Food is everywhere, but everyone likes something different. Ever wonder why there are SO many different restaurants? We areĀ ALL different! In America, we have the luxury to dive into a different food category every single day. This creates a fun challenge for us at Refreshing Mountain when attempting to satisfy the food preferences of up…
My First Escape Room Experience ā Refreshing Mountain’s “Funding the Dream” Room
My first time doing an Escape Room was at Refreshing Mountain! I didn’t know what to expect going into it, because I had never done an escape room before. I thought that it would be one of those experiences where the leaders take charge, and no one else has anything to do. However, it was…
A Guide to Taxes in Pennsylvania for Retreat Groups
As a retreat group coming to Refreshing Mountain, you may be wondering, āWhat taxes will I need to pay?ā To answer that question, below, you will find a description of the taxes that are included in the price, and some that are not included in the price. PA Hotel Tax and the Lancaster County Hotel…
