It’s been a little over two years since COVID hit, and if you haven’t heard of COVID by now, you should get out more. When the pandemic began, we lost connection with a lot of people, and for many of us it meant we were isolated in our houses, or...
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6 Activities and Games for Your Women’s Retreat
If you have run out of ideas of what to do for your women’s retreat, look no further! Use some of these activities: Slumber Party! This will be a great throwback to your teen days, with friends and games. Everyone can bring their favorite snacks...
Top 6 Tips for Planning a Retreat
Are you planning a retreat, but don’t know where to start? Here are some great tips from our staff to set your retreat planning up for success! 1. Know who you’re bringing Is it a youth retreat? A women’s retreat? It’s important to know your...
5 Adventurous Activities to Include in Your Retreat
How can you bring adventure to your retreat this year? At Refreshing Mountain, we love to answer the call of the wild with many of our activities found at Refreshing Mountain. Whether you are here just for the day with your group, or you are here...
Best Indoor Activities for Large Groups
Whether you have a group of ten or one hundred, it can be interesting trying to find some games that work for everyone (or, at least, most people). If it’s a rainy day or dreary outside, some of those recreational activities may require a little...
Absolute Best Ice Breakers and Large Group Games for Retreats
How is the best way to start a retreat? With ice breakers, of course! Here are some of the best ice breakers (and games) for groups of all ages. Train Wreck This can be done with small or large groups, but larger groups (between 15-50 or more) are...
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...
9 Ways to Kick-Off a Retreat
If you are a bit perplexed as to how you should kick off your retreat, or have questions about what fun activities to plan for, you have come to the perfect blog post to get you squared away. We have a solid list of 9 great ideas that will get your...
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...