Fall is an ideal time for quick family vacations. The weather is crisp and cool, the foliage is beautiful, and the crowds have disappeared. Located just 40 minutes away from both Lancaster and Hershey, PA is our very own Refreshing Mountain, an...
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Team Building Activities for Youth Groups
The middle school and teen years can be...well, challenging at best. Realistically, when we think back to our own adolescence, there's likely a cringe-worthy moment or two. Perhaps the worst part about being a teen is that they don't quite realize...
Ideas for Youth Retreats at Refreshing Mountain
If you’ve ever planned an excursion for a group of young people, you know how important it is to schedule enough fun events to keep them interested for the duration of the retreat. A trip to the 80-acre Refreshing Mountain retreat and outdoor...
Team Building Youth Retreat Activities
Kids today face a different, perhaps more challenging, landscape to grow up in. Technology has changed our culture (for better and worse); social pressures have taken on a life of their own, affecting younger and younger children. It's no wonder...
Refreshing Mountain Completes Family Cabin Expansion Project
Refreshing Mountain is excited to announce the completion of their Cabin Construction Project. This 3 year project has added over 17,000 sq. feet of lodging and meeting space, and capacity for an additional 104 guests at the camp and conference...
Top 5 Reasons to Hold Your Next Men’s Retreat at Refreshing Mountain
The Bible teaches us that fellowship is an important part of walking with God and that we can turn to the other men in our community for their support and help when we need it. Sometimes in today's busy world, building these important community...
11 Things to Consider Before Selecting a Location for Your Next Youth Retreat
Planning a youth retreat is a lot of work, but it's very rewarding for youth groups and youth leaders. These types of retreats create memories children will remember for a lifetime as they form strong bonds with one another around their shared...
Camp Plays Vital Role in Faith Development
Spending time away at camp is a unique opportunity to experience life in a new way. Faith based camps provide the space and time to reflect, learn new things, evaluate, and process. Most importantly, camp is a time to grow closer to God. Those of...
Stress Free Packing
Retreat Packing List Packing for a retreat can be the most stressful part of a getaway. You don’t want to forget anything but you also don’t want to over pack either. Below is a list to help you start to get organized. Add your own specific...
Building a Team for Success
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHT_3apDhac?rel=0&w=640&h=360] Corporate team building activities are a great way to get the team out of the office for a day to let them regroup and come back feeling stronger as a team. The morale...