School field trips at Refreshing Mountain offer an exciting adventure, engaging students in the unique nature based education program. With 80 acres of beautiful woodlands, students can participate in Earth Sciences, Peer-to-Peer development or…
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Refreshing Mountain Staff Bio for Suzanne Harnish
I began working in the kitchen with my parents Marlin and Sharon (owners) when they were still doing all of the cooking here. Working in the kitchen is my earliest memory… because that was where we did everything. Being a part of a family-owned…
Top Student Benefits of an Educational Field Trip at Refreshing Mountain
Textbooks, worksheets, lectures, reports, and projects are the mainstays of the school year. Teachers and students alike work through this daily grind, day after day. Educational field trips allow a much-needed break from the daily routine and a…
Refreshing Mountain Staff Bio Hannah Harnish
Although Hannah has worked in a variety of departments around Refreshing Mountain over the years, she currently oversees the Farm Animal Program and Riding Lessons – which is, by far, her favorite niche that she has filled at RM. What started as a…
Combining Fun & Education in a PA School Field Trip
Combining both fun & education into a school field trip idea is one of the secrets to creating a perfect excursion for students. The best educational outing is one that makes an impact on a student so they remember it for years to come. While…
Refreshing Mountain Guide to Streamlined Retreat Planning
Retreat planning takes organization to ensure the event fills up and runs smoothly. From identifying a location, activities, and meal planning, as the “event planner” you have a lot of decisions to make. Refreshing Mountain aims to make…
Refreshing Mountain Staff Bio for Marlin & Sharon Harnish
Marlin and Sharon started the camp in 1983, with simply the desire to have a place where they could work together as a family, raise a family, and minister to families. Before this, they worked at a retirement community as the property managers,…
Top 5 Reasons To Choose Refreshing Mountain For Your Next Group Retreat
Location, accommodations, activities, and price are important decision making factors when selecting a location for your overnight group retreat. With all the options to consider, choosing a venue to host your group retreats can be a difficult…
Refreshing Mountain Staff Justin Harnish
I have been living and working here since I was 4 years old. Of course, my roles/responsibilities have changed over the years. Currently, I oversee the Finance, Marketing, Policy, and Sales aspects of Refreshing Mountain. As a child, I was…
Refreshing Mountain Staff Bio Ken Hedrick
Ken has served as Refreshing Mountain’s Food Service Director for the past fourteen. Those years have brought many delicious meals as a result of hard work, but also quite a few light hearted moments. For example, he recounts the time he dropped a…