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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…
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 of items…
The power of Hope cannot be understated. It helps people beat cancer, recover from trauma, and overcome physical injuries. It is the antidote to depression, the foundational ingredient of faith, and the optimism that can bring courage in the face of adversity. In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, it is imperative that we foster…
Ever wonder what it takes to run a 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…
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.
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 announcement on April 27, we were given the “green light”…
Food is everywhere, but everyone likes something different. Ever wonder why there are SO many different restaurants? We are 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 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…
As a retreat group coming to Refreshing Mountain, you may be wondering, “What taxes will I need to pay?” 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…
A day trip is not complete without at least a few hours spent shopping for souvenirs! Make a day trip out of your zip lining experience and explore the area while staying in one of our cabins with a visit to some local shops in Lancaster, PA. Here is a list of great places to…
