When it comes to planning a retreat, whether it is a youth event, a family reunion, school outing, or just a group of friends, it’s always good to have a plan. We all know that schedules are *subject to change*, but we also know that having no schedule can lead to frustration and can rob…
These are the basic facts of being a teenager at this point in history. Today, on average children spend 5 to 6 hours a day staring at screens and they are often on two screens at once. Studies have shown that excessive screen time can lead to obesity, sleep disorders, and aggression. Few know that…
Teambuilding is like a sandwich – lots of options without a clear definition for its content (Ham? Reuben? Bologna?). Sandwiches are also delicious; though that’s beside the point of this post. Choosing a corporate teambuilding event begins by understanding the intended outcome of events. The intended outcome should be the starting point of any event…
There’s nothing quite like a good Trust Fall to establish discomfort and raise insecurities in a team. (Not familiar with the Trust Fall? There are some YouTube videos or Google images that could catch you up.) Though often associated with team building, Trust Falls have become an outdated and rarely used element for building trust…
Google is a worldwide name: founded in 1998, the company has become one of the most profitable and fastest growing search engines in the world. Google has also held the #1 slot in Fortune’s “Best Places to Work” eight of the last eleven years. How does Google accomplish these two noteworthy titles? This company titan…
Once your Refreshing Mountain retreat wraps up, you might be bit concerned that your team, family or other group members lose sight of the lessons learned during this valuable experience. Though most retreat participants emerge with newfound knowledge, wisdom and possibly even a different outlook, some will inevitably lose sight of the retreat’s lessons as…
Matt Shenk began working part time at Refreshing Mountain in 2011 as a zipline tour guide through a friend that was also a tour guide. In 2014, when he graduated from high school, Matt joined the full time staff and continued to be a tour guide but also started to work on course maintenance, general…
Wouldn’t it be nice to soar through the sky like a bird? To glide through the treetops and view natural wonders in all their beauty from above? Ziplining turns this fantasy into reality. The Magic of Ziplining Ask anyone who has tried ziplining and he will testify to the experience’s adrenaline rush. Ziplining puts you…
If you are a bit perplexed as to how you should start your retreat, you have come to the right place. We have a plethora of ideas that will get your retreat off to a fantastic start. From ice breaker activities to creative ventures, we’ve compiled a list of nine ways to kick off a…
Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center in Stevens, PA took a major hit from a recent wind storm that hit Lancaster County, but that doesn’t mean they are closing up shop. “We were hit pretty hard,” said Justin Harnish, Director of the family adventure and retreat center. “Several of our outdoor activities will need to…
