Winter is the perfect time for rest, when the world seems to fall into a peaceful, serene quiet. There’s something magical about stepping outside and feeling the stillness as everything is blanketed in soft, white snow. Winter isn’t a season of...
Family Getaways
9 Things to Do in Lancaster, PA This Weekend
9 Things to Do in Lancaster, PA This Weekend Looking to make the most of your weekend? Are you new to the Lancaster area and unsure of where to start? Here are 9 Things to do in Lancaster, PA this weekend with additional kid-friendly options that...
Best Restaurants Close to Refreshing Mountain
You hungry? Try out some of these places for great, quality food! Refreshing Mountain’s Dining Hall If you’re staying in one of our cabins, stop by the office to see if you can grab a ticket for the dining hall. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner...
4 Activities that Promote Teambuilding for the Family
Teamwork is essential for sports, school projects, business projects, and for most real-life situations we find ourselves in. This includes family. As important as it is to be together as a family—what’s matters more is being able to work together...
The Power of Unplugging
Here at Refreshing Mountain, we believe in the power of unplugging from technology and enjoying the world of nature around us. You will notice, in fact, if you stay in one of our cabins there is no television. It may seem odd or uncomfortable at...
How We Create a Refreshing Experience
Summer is here, and our season is packed with retreats, friends and families that have decided to spend time with us at Refreshing Mountain. We care about you. Therefore, we focus a lot of our attention on making your experience with us the most...
How to Get the Best Experience Out of Refreshing Mountain
You have probably noticed how much there is to do at Refreshing Mountain, whether you are scrolling through the website or have been to our facility in person. While it is easy to hop from one thing to the next, a lot of people have asked us this...
Fun Activities on a Rainy Day
Staying in one of Refreshing Mountain’s cabins is a great way to un-plug from the world and spend quality time with your family. Sometimes it can be interesting searching for ideas on things to do, especially if you are staying inside the cabin....
It’s Snowing! Three Activities to Do When It’s Snowing
Well, it’s that time of year again. It’s below freezing, and the precipitation comes down to the earth as snow. Whether you’re more of an indoor person—or whether you are a snow bunny like myself—there are multitudes of activities you can do to...
5 Tips for Planning a Family Retreat at Refreshing Mountain
If you’re the one who has been designated as the official organizer of your family’s annual reunion this year, consider planning a truly memorable family retreat, nontraditional, and quite different from your previous retreats where you held a...