Retreat Meals & Dining at Refreshing Mountain Retreat Center in PA

Retreat Dining & Meals

MEALS AT REFRESHING MOUNTAIN JUST GOT EVEN BETTER…

You will find delicious, buffet style meals in our new state of the art Dining Hall, which has 6 serving lines and a capacity of 350 guests. Enjoy a hot bar at each meal, comprised of 2 main entrees plus an offering of side dishes. A cold bar is available at each meal, serving fresh fruit, cereal and yogurt at breakfast, and a full salad bar for lunch and dinner.

The atmosphere created by the soft warm lighting and open space will bring a new connection point of fellowship at the table. Your group will have reserved seating and custom meal times, allowing you to dine together and to minimize wait times and congestion.

Refreshing Mountain Retreat Menus

We have a menu request form that your group can submit as part of the retreat planning process.
Although we cannot guarantee that we will serve the items that you request during your retreat, we will give consideration to your requests and accommodate them whenever possible.

Menu Request Form

A TYPICAL BREAKFAST MENU MAY INCLUDE SOME OF THE FOLLOWING

Hot Bar:

Scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese
Sausage
Pancakes
Pastries
Home Fries
Oatmeal

Cold Bar:

Fresh Fruit- Bananas Apples
Yogurt
Cereal
Bagels and Bread (with a toaster)

A TYPICAL LUNCH MENU MAY INCLUDE SOME OF THE FOLLOWING

Hot Bar:

Teriyaki Stir Fry over Rice
Chicken Salad
Hamburgers, Hotdogs, and Sausages
Beef BBQ
French Fries or chips
Macaroni & Cheese
A casserole
Soup

Cold Bar:

Full Salad Bar
Veggies & Dip
Crackers & Cheese
Sliced Pickles

A TYPICAL DINNER MENU MAY INCLUDE SOME OF THE FOLLOWING

Hot Bar:

Chicken or Beef Tacos
Fried Fish
Green Beans
Roast Ham
Roast Beef
White Rice
Au gratin Potatoes
California Blend Vegetables
Dinner Rolls

Cold Bar

Full Salad Bar
Veggies & Dip
Crackers & Cheese
Sliced Pickles

Dessert:

Assorted pies
Ice cream, chocolate syrup and whipped cream
Cheese Cake

SNACKS AT REFRESHING MOUNTAIN

Your group arrives later than the meal time but you’re hungry, what will you do? We have options for you! Get that fruit tray, pizza, Ramen, or nachos for an evening snack like you always wanted. Check out our new snack menu options.

New Snack Menu Options

IMPORTANT NOTE:

If your group has guests attending that may have dietary restrictions (i.e. food allergies, diabetic, vegetarian and/or vegan, etc), it is recommended that these guests plan to bring food along to supplement what RM will provide. There is access to a fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster and sink in the Dining Area that they are welcome to access for storing/preparing supplemental food. While it is our goal to serve all guests well, RM cannot guarantee that we can meet the needs of specific dietary restrictions, due to the large volume of guests that we serve, as well as the “often-specific” preparation that is required in many of these cases. Prior to your group’s arrival, please be sure to talk to Guest Services about special menu accommodations that may be needed for your group. We will gladly provide a specific menu for you 1-2 weeks prior to your event so that you can determine if supplementary food will be necessary, and while you are onsite, we can also provide ingredient lists for any menu item being served.

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5 star rating because of how professional and kind the workers were to me and my mom tonight. I didn't realize that the Christmas Lights Experience and activities are... typically for just wkends and I took my mom there for the first. She loved it!! Iv been there with friends in the past over this time of year and loved it too. I tried to call today a few times but didn't get thru to anyone in the office, and being there in the past just for the lights and campfires and cafe, I didn't think too much of it that we didn't have reservations. I was going on faith I guess and from past years. I didn't remember paying to get in just to see the lights!!We arrived and once we started walking around realized that we were indeed there at the wrong time. We happened upon a couple workers and asked them about it, and they were professional and kind to us, even allowing us to enjoy the walk thru. They so could have kicked us out and made us feel like fools. But they did the exact opposite. I can tell this place is a Christian based retreat and I thank your workers for being so kind and professional to us. We will be back when we have the chance. Thanks again!! It pays to show Jesus and professionalism like these guys did!!read more

FAQs

What are the snack options for retreats?

You have 3 options to consider for snacks. We can provide them, you are welcome to bring your own, or you can request to have our camp store open for your “snack time”. Here are some details about each option.

Our snack options. Choose from a variety of snacks- priced and serving size listed for your convenience. Click here to see our snack menu.

Bringing your own snacks. If you intend to eat the snacks in your meeting room, please plan snacks that are appropriate to the age of your group, keeping in mind that all of our meeting rooms have carpet on the floor (i.e. Red grape juice is not a good drink choice for young children, because spills will stain the carpet). Please be aware that your group will be billed for damages that you cause to the carpet. If possible, we encourage groups to use the Dining Hall for their snack area. Also, don’t forget to also pack your cups, napkins, plates, utensils, etc. that you may need for serving snacks.

Opening the Camp Store. Our camp store has lots of snack options, like ice cream, popcorn, coffee, pizza, etc. You are welcome to request to have the store open at specific times for your group, and then your guests can purchase the snacks that they want. Talk to Guest Services if you have interest in adding this

What is the typical menu?

The following are examples of some meals here at Refreshing Mountain:

Breakfast – will generally include eggs (Scrambled, omelets, or quiche, etc.), a grilled/fried item (Pancakes, French Toast, or Waffles, etc.), breakfast meat (Sausage, ham, bacon, etc.), potatoes (Home fries, hash browns, etc.), a Danish (donuts, pop tarts, banana bread, etc.), fresh fruit, cereal, juices, coffee, and tea.
Lunch –will generally have 2 sandwich options (Meatball subs, Chicken sandwiches, Burgers, Hotdogs, Sausages, or cold cuts, etc.), a baked item (casserole, mac, and cheese, or soup, etc.), a fried item (French fries, onion rings, or chips, etc.), salad bar, fruit, & beverages.
Dinner – will generally include 2 entrees (Baked Chicken, Pasta, Roast Beef, Fish, Sliced Ham, etc.), several side dishes to complement the entrees (Baked/au gratin/mashed potatoes, rice, steamed vegetables, etc.), a salad bar, Dinner Rolls, desserts and beverages.

While planning the schedule for your event, you will be able to make some menu recommendations for your group. While we do not guarantee that we can serve what you request (i.e. depending on market conditions, vendor limitations, etc.), we will certainly consider your requests when determining the menu and honor them where possible.

Can our group cook our own meals?

Overnight Retreat Groups are required to purchase their meal plan from Refreshing Mountain, since there are no cooking facilities available for guest groups to rent. Additionally, groups must keep a consistent meal schedule (i.e. breakfast, lunch, and dinner) from the start of the retreat to the end of the retreat (i.e. no skipping meals).

Guests that are staying in Tents or Cabins generally have the option to provide their own food, provided that the total group size is less than 20 people. For any overnight retreats with 20+ persons, a meal plan from Refreshing Mountain will be included in your quote for the event.

Do you offer banquets with upscaled dining options?

We do! Please talk with our guest services when planing your retreat about options.

You can also view our menu items here.