Retreats

This three day retreat prepares those about to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation by focusing on prayer, forgiveness, community involvement, and the fruits and gifts of the Holy Spirit.

This experiential learning model is designed for upper elementary students to have hands-on activities in nature, and see God’s glory in His creation. Environmental Education (EE) covers principles of religion, science, math, language and history. EE is also designed to enrich and enhance the current classroom curriculum through teaching in an outdoor classroom setting.

The Pines has facilities available for rental to any group, including churches, schools, scouts, YMCA and YWCA groups, and others. Rent the entire campsite or just the facilities that your groups would like to use. This is possible during the school year, depending on availability.

The Awakening retreat is a three-day experience that challenges students to a deeper appreciation and understanding of their faith and allows them to come to know Jesus in a new way. Along the way, there is an opportunity to experience the challenge course, and see how stretching beyond your comfort zone can lead to a greater appreciation of your role in the Church.

The leadership retreat experience at The Pines is designed to shape the young people to see their role in the church. The young people come to know Jesus is a deeper way through experiential learning and through the witness of the missionaries. This brings to them to an awareness that we are being called to be servant leaders as Jesus was.