Want to make sure that your group is engaged, having fun and making memories to remember on this years retreat? Good organization, clear purpose, and an incredible location solidifies the connection among team members and successfully moves the...


Want to make sure that your group is engaged, having fun and making memories to remember on this years retreat? Good organization, clear purpose, and an incredible location solidifies the connection among team members and successfully moves the...

Retreat planning takes organization to ensure the event fills up and runs smoothly. From identifying a location, activities, and meal planning, as the “event planner” you have a lot of decisions to make. Refreshing Mountain aims to make...

Location, accommodations, activities, and price are important decision making factors when selecting a location for your overnight group retreat. With all the options to consider, choosing a venue to host your group retreats can be a difficult...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...
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...

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...