Second Spiritual Refresh Retreat! Join us for Glamping that Restores the Soul

This event is being rescheduled. Date TBD.

Join us for a spiritual refresh retreat at Camp Boonsboro which sits on 80 beautiful acres in Boonsboro, Maryland. The retreat provides an opportunity to "unplug" from busy day-to-day life and enjoy intimacy with God in a beautiful natural setting. Let’s renew, refuel and be revived by glamping in a beautiful tranquil environment, spending time in retreat, and enjoying fellowship with like-hearted people.

Although we will be pitching our tents beneath the stars, bring as many of the comforts of home as you would like to make this an ideal getaway. The event organizers are working to bring a luxurious experience to the naturally beautiful spaces that will be used during the retreat.

The Trip Plan:
Saturday morning 9am -10:30am is for arrival and tent set up. If you are an early bird, there will be time to enjoy the Antietam creek and explore the area. However, the retreat will start promptly at 11:30am, so please plan to arrive early so that you will have time to settle in. We will close out the evening around a campfire. On Sunday, we will wrap up the retreat portion of the trip and depart at noon. For those interested in post retreat exploration, the Washington Monument State Park on the Appalachian Trail and the Antietam Battlefield offer hiking opportunities and the Crystal Grottoes Caverns are also nearby.

Camping Information & Required Gear:
Below is a list of basic gear that you will need to bring for the trip. If you do not have camping gear, you can find it online or at retail outdoor stores for rental. If you would like to share a tent, or if someone has extra equipment to share, please make arrangements in the comment section.

Essential Gear:
Tent, (Sleeping Bag/Matt or Cot/inflatable Mattress etc.), Bug Spray, Sun Screen, Rain Gear, Flashlight, Personal Medications/Toiletries (there are bathrooms), warm clothing or layers to change into in case becomes cooler in the evening, journal, bible, food and water. There is not a kitchen available for use, so please take that into consideration when thinking about food.

Optional:
Lantern, Headlamp, Camp Stove, Swim Suit, Cooler for food or beverages that you want to keep chilled, Camp Chair

Registration and Event Fee:
The event fee is $35 and can be submitted via paypal to jrbellam@gmail.com. Please submit your payment via paypal and RSVP on Meetup. Your space is not reserved until you submit payment. Please review the liability and refund policy below before submitting payment.

Liability Waiver and Refund Policy:
By attending this event, you are agreeing that you are responsible for your own safety at all times and neither the event organizer and/or volunteers are responsible for any damages, accidents, or liabilities incurred while on the retreat with us. Outdoor activities like camping and hiking can be considered inherently dangerous. The event fee is to cover costs associated with the retreat and is non-refundable and non-transferable unless the event is cancelled by the organizer. This is unlikely to happen unless there is an unforeseeable emergency or severe weather. Any leftover funds may be used for future events. Please take this into consideration prior to RSVP’ing. By submitting payment for this event, you are acknowledging and agreeing to this.

Carpool Information:
If you can drive or want to carpool, please post your location in the comment section below. For those who need a ride, reach out to the drivers. Make friends, and support the environment by just offering a ride!

Look forward to seeing you for an amazing time of developing intimacy with God and fellowship!

Renew, Refresh, Restore, Refuel, Relax, Revive