Make Unforgettable Memories This Year When You Try Ziplining Your heart is pounding in your ears as your feet edge towards the end of the platform. Your guide has instructed you to trust them and take the leap- but only you can take that final…
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9 Themes for Your Upcoming Youth Retreat
Looking for inspiring youth retreat themes that spark spiritual growth and create lasting impact? At Refreshing Mountain, one of the trusted youth retreat centers and adventure centers in Pennsylvania, we know that a great retreat starts with the…

10 Reasons to Visit Refreshing Mountain This Fall
Looking for the best fall activities in Lancaster, PA? Refreshing Mountain offers the perfect autumn escape with cozy cabin stays, colorful foliage, local outdoor activies, and family-friendly fun. Why Fall Is the Perfect Time to Visit Refreshing…

Why Invest in Overnight Youth Retreats?
What Are the Benefits of Overnight Youth Retreats? Overnight youth retreats can offer transformative experiences for spiritual growth, emotional support, and social development. Despite upfront costs, these immersive programs deliver high-impact…

5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Family Getaway in Pennsylvania This Summer
How to Make the Most of Your Family Getaway This Summer Planning a family getaway in Pennsylvania this summer? A vacation is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with the people you love most—but without a little structure, it can also become…

Year-Round Adventures in Pennsylvania at Refreshing Mountain
Experience Refreshing Mountain—Every Season of the Year Looking for unforgettable adventures in Pennsylvania—no matter the season? While many retreat centers close their gates during the off-season, Refreshing Mountain stays open all year long,…

Your Guide to Refreshing Mountain Group and Team Building Day Events
Why Choose Refreshing Mountain for Your Group Event? Planning a corporate outing or group team building event in Pennsylvania? Whether you’re organizing a youth retreat, school field trip, sports team day, or a corporate team-building experience,…

The Power of Christian Camp
Everyone remembers their first youth camp experience. I was thirteen, sitting on our church’s school bus, headed to none other than Refreshing Mountain. At the time, I was part of a youth group in Harrisburg, PA. As we got closer, our senses were…

5 Things to Do With Your Family This Weekend Near Refreshing Mountain
Whether you are staying nearby and looking for some other family-friendly activities to do in the area or are on-site and experiencing a bit of cabin fever, it can be tough to decide what else to do with your group while staying close to your…

The Post-Retreat Child: Navigating the Emotional Aftermath of Church Camp
Your child has just returned from a life-changing week at church camp. You’ve been following along on social media, seeing pictures of them raising their hands in worship, huddled with friends in prayer, and seemingly having the time of their life….
