Upcoming Retreats and Events
Power the Future Summit
Video Calls
December 1 & 3
We want to hear from you!
These video calls are an additional opportunity to provide input and share ideas with the Board of Directors as Caroline Furnace continues to grow and diversify as an organization. Focus topics include community outreach, diversity and inclusion, and program. We'll be using Zoom Meetings for both calls. Online feedback forms will be available soon as well.
Click on the flyers below for a shareable/printable file.
For more details on an event, email julie@carolinefurnace.org or call (540) 449-0012.
Quiet Days
Wild Women
BeerReformation
Faith Where You Are
Quiet Days
Let's take a second (2nd) for renewal.
December 2, April 2, June 2
10 am to 2pm each day will be dedicated to calming, quieting, centering reflection. We'll begin with orientation and meditation in the Upper Room led by Rev. Heidi David-Young, then conclude in the same way.
Bring lunch to eat at your leisure; no cost to participate and no RSVP needed.
Quiet Day
10am to 2pm will be dedicated to calming, quieting, centering reflection. We'll begin with orientation and meditation in the Upper Room led by Rev. Heidi David-Young, then conclude in the same way. Bring lunch to eat at your leisure; no cost to participate and no RSVP needed.
Wild Women Wine & Craft Retreat
Join us for a weekend of fellowship and renewal.This retreat is hosted in the modern-rustic Farmhouse. Feel free to bring a book, your latest crafting project, and your favorite snacks/drinks to share. We'll share some of our favorites too - transportation is provided to a local winery, scratch-made meals are included, and we'll lead the group in a craft. (Craft details TBD - stay tuned.)
Weekend: $115
Day: $30
Summer Staff Reunion
Each year, our Summer Staff spend a weekend together at camp - sharing new ideas, spending a few days in retreat after the holidays, catching up with one another, and getting excited for the coming summer! This year, you're invited! Come spend the weekend with us if you're thinking about working at camp or would like to learn more.
January 3-5 2020
BeerReformation Retreat
Join us for a weekend of faith, education, fun and fellowship, paired with the history and art of brewing. We'll follow our "Earn Your Beer" prayer hike with a visit to a local brewery, then bottle a special Caroline Furnace recipe to take home. BeerReformation includes scratch-made meals, lodging, and Saturday transportation.
See 2018 BeerReformation photos here.
Weekend: $115
Day: $30
January 24-26 2020
Pre-Lenten Retreat
All are invited to join us for a time of discussion, preparation and fellowship before the Lenten season. Join us at Buttonwood Lodge to take a look at the four Matthean gospel texts for the Sundays of Lent. Pastors and lay leaders are encouraged; all are welcome.
3 Day: $125
Spring Paul Bunyan Weekend
Pack your chainsaw and work gloves, and come spend a weekend with the guys, dropping trees and splitting wood. Paul Bunyan Weekend is hosted in the heated Cabin Village.
Spring Work Weekend
Join us in giving back to Caroline! No cost to register and attend - but there is an option to Fund a Project during registration and we will request free will donations for meals throughout the weekend. Spring Work Weekend is hosted in the heated Cabin Village.
Quiet Day
10am to 2pm will be dedicated to calming, quieting, centering reflection. We'll begin with orientation and meditation in the Upper Room led by Rev. Heidi David-Young, then conclude in the same way. Bring lunch to eat at your leisure; no cost to participate and no RSVP needed.
Faith Where You Are
Answer the Call. Come Canoe. Let's Connect.
Let's spend time together out in God's beautiful creation, sharing the weekend with an inspiring community of diverse leaders. You'll learn and discern how your faith can thrive in your everyday - where is your faith leading you, and how can you lead through your faith? This retreat is designed for young adults and adults in life transition, but all beliefs and ages are welcome and encouraged. Faith Where You Are is hosted in the modern-rustic Farmhouse and includes meals and a Saturday canoe trip on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River.
*Register early. Expected to fill.
Weekend: $125
Spring Open House
Come spend time with us in God's creation! Spring Open House begins with a Bluegrass worship at 11am in St. John's Chapel, our 19th century chapel in the Spring Field. Following worship we'll provide lunch, make s'mores, create spring crafts, and go on a property hike. Come experience Caroline Furnace! No RSVP required, but please RSVP for Spring Open House on the Facebook event posting if able.
May 9 2020
Quiet Day
10am to 2pm will be dedicated to calming, quieting, centering reflection. We'll begin with orientation and meditation in the Upper Room led by Rev. Heidi David-Young, then conclude in the same way. Bring lunch to eat at your leisure; no cost to participate and no RSVP needed.
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Pre-Advent Retreat
Get a jump on your Advent planning! All are invited to join us for a time of discussion, preparation and fellowship before the Advent season. Join us at modern Buttonwood Lodge to take a look at the four Matthean gospel texts for the Sundays of Advent. Using Anna Carter Florence's method of Rehearsing Scripture, we'll delve into the story to find the script in scripture and emerge with fresh insight. Pastors and lay leaders are encouraged; all are welcome.
3 Day: $125
Fall Work Weekend
Join us in giving back to Caroline! No cost to register and attend - but there is an option to Fund a Project during registration and we will request free will donations for meals throughout the weekend. Fall Work Weekend is hosted in the Cabin Village.
Play, Pray, Play
Come find renewal in and through God's creation! Begin with a day of play: hiking, fishing, canoeing, creekwalking, playing gagaball, crafting and more. We'll begin the day with interactive, camp-like worship and Bible study, and end with a campfire. Day 2 is set aside as a Day of Prayer - time for silent meditation, praying the labyrinth, reading, and contemplation. We'll wrap up the retreat with another day of play: hiking, fishing, canoeing, creekwalking, playing gagaball, crafting and more. Local horseback riding, wineries, and river trips may be available on the play days as well at additional cost.
Lodging is modern-rustic and scratch-made meals are provided Tuesday lunch through Thursday lunch
2 Day (Tues/Wed or Wed/Thurs): $80
3 Day (Tues-Thurs): $125
Quiet Day
10am to 2pm will be dedicated to calming, quieting, centering reflection. We'll begin with orientation and meditation in the Upper Room led by Rev. Heidi David-Young, then conclude in the same way. Bring lunch to eat at your leisure; no cost to participate and no RSVP needed.
Fall Fest
Come spend time with us in God's creation! Fall Fest begins with a Bluegrass worship at 11am in St. John's Chapel, our 19th century chapel in the Spring Field. Following worship we'll provide lunch, make s'mores, create fall crafts, and go on a property hike. Come experience Caroline Furnace! No RSVP required, but please RSVP for Fall Fest on the Facebook event posting if you are able.
Renew & Retreat, presented by Roots & Wings
Renew & Retreat is a Christian Formation Retreat for Family Ministries, presented by Roots & Wings, a ministry of the Virginia Synod, ELCA. This year's facilitator is Debbie Striecher, Co-Director at Milestones Ministry and past president of the Christian Education Network of the ELCA. Debbie is passionate about family ministry and the importance of daily immersion in the language of faith. Her vision is to involve all ages in faith formation, strengthen family relationships through spiritual growth, and empower God-given gifts to do ministry. All are welcome, to include other Synods, denominations, and ecumenical partners.
Early Registration until Sept 1: $100
Registration after Sept 1: $117
Power the Future: A Volunteer & Donor Summit
Caroline Furnace is growing! Save the date, November 1st and 2nd: We have two big goals with this event: to mobilize our volunteers by identifying skill sets and interests and to hear donor input before developing our new strategic plan. What is working well? What changes would you like to see? What should we focus on? All are invited to participate. All ideas are encouraged.