Learn About North American Venomous Snakes and More Did you know that part of our wildlife center’s collection features North American venomous snakes? Currently on exhibit are 6 species of Rattlesnakes and 2 Northern Copperheads. We also have on...
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25+ Great Themes for a Great Retreat
A thoughtful and well-developed retreat theme can be a great inspiration in helping people connect to what they have learned at your retreat. This connection strengthens the effect of the retreat and can create long-term spiritual growth and...
3 Fresh & Modern Themes For Your Next Women’s Retreat
Wondering which themes for a women's retreat can help your ladies relax, recharge, and reconnect? Today’s women are under great demands, having to juggle work, family, and faith. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and frustrated, losing sight of the...
Things to Look For in a Safe Getaway
In need of a change of scenery? If you are in quarantine mode, you may have had that thought run through your mind. Perhaps once or twice. As you begin to think about getting outdoors and wonder how to do that in a worry free way, here are a few...
5 Free Things To Do Near Refreshing Mountain
When staying at a cabin at Refreshing Mountain, you may want to do some off-site activities that are fun, but that do not bite into your vacation budget. Below is a list of 5 outdoor places our staff recommend as free activities and are close to...
Farm Animal Experience at Refreshing Mountain
Looking for an opportunity to see what life is like on a farm? Refreshing Mountain offers guests a guided tour that will take you to each of our animal enclosures. We have horses, goats, sheep, chickens, dogs and other adorable animals that guests...
Delicious Recipes with Pumpkin
Autumn has arrived and with it has come crisp fall weather, multi-colored leaves, and all things pumpkin! Pumpkins are a beautiful fall decoration, they make zip lining more fun, and they are very nutritious! Pumpkins contain minerals such as...
A Few Ways Refreshing Mountain is Helping the Environment
Keeping it Green Refreshing Mountain is located in Stevens, Pa on 100 acres of beautiful woodland. We appreciate the beauty of God’s creation and the peace and tranquility that being in nature provides. We believe that it is important to take care...
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...
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...