Refreshing Mountain is blessed with a beautiful property complete with woods, a pond and open areas. It was only a matter of time before Nature Studies would join the other activity options offered to retreats, school groups, and families. The focus of the new nature program is hands on learning and good stewardship of God’s creation. Both kids…
Chrissy Brodish submitted an entry for our Blog Contest. If you want to enter our largest prize contest ever, go to Summer Blog Contest. Below is his blog which can also be found at Brodish Blog. “Be Still” “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10. God has been using this verse a…
Planning a Family Day Outing “I want to do something fun!”– Seems like such a simple statement, right? As a parent it can send a wave of panic down your spine trying to come up with something to meet the expectation! A family day out provides lasting memories but the trick is finding something that…
Times of Refreshment I can’t think of a better place than camp to spend time looking at your life–repenting where there is need, turning to God, and feeling that sweet release of your sins being wiped out! Camp is the perfect place to step back and have a “time of refreshing” that comes from the…
Watching this will give you an idea why we don’t take guests on the Ziplines in this weather. It sure is a beautiful ride though!
Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? A resolution is a firm decision to do or not do something. With that in mind, maybe the better question is how do you resolute to fulfill your resolution? Many of us make resolutions like to eat better, exercise more, or watch less tv—things that are outwardly visible. On…
It is always a challenge this time of year to keep perspective on the real meaning of Christmas. Finding the perfect gift for a loved one and spending time with family and friends are wonderful things but even those aren’t the real meaning. Jesus’ coming to the earth in mortal form is too hard for…
I recently spent a day in New York City. The next I came back to Refreshing Mountain. What a contrast!! Living here in Lancaster County can be its own sort of bubble and you forget what its like to drive for more than a few miles without seeing farmland, trees, and open areas. This time…
We’ve found the cure for the winter blues; a high flying, exhilarating, one-of-a-kind Zip Line Adventure. This winter may or may not have been hard for you, snowy or not-so-snowy, cold or mild. It’s inevitable to get into that state of longing for the warm Spring air. As the ski resorts come to a close in March…
Well, the new Cabin rentals in Pennsylvania are here! We had the first weekend with them fully rented out and we don’t expect them to be empty from here on out! These cabins are the first 3 of 13 cabins we’re planning on constructing. They’re great for families looking to do the canopy tour, or even for…
“Best Christmas Gift Ever …So my sweet daughter gave us a gift certificate for 
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