Dates: June 24 - 26, 2005, from Friday dinner (5:30pm) through Sunday lunch (12:30pm)

Sign-up Deadline: Sunday, June 19, 2005

Shrine Mont Overview: It’s that time again, for fellowship, physical, mental and spiritual renewal at Shrine Mont, in the beautiful mountains of Virginia! Shrine Mont, located in Orkney Springs, 13 miles west of Mt. Jackson, Virginia, is a conference center managed by the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. The diocese owns 1,100 acres of forest land featuring trails and lakes, hills, and streams at the edge of the George Washington National Forest, a stone’s throw from the West Virginia state line. The centerpiece of Shrine Mont is an unusual open air stone chapel, the Cathedral Shrine of the Transfiguration, from which Shrine Mont takes its name. Campers, conferees, and guests worship at this beautiful shrine regularly.

Fees: The cost is $116 for adults (ages 13 and over), $72 for youths (ages 8-12), $21 for children (ages 4-7), and free for children under three. If a crib is required, there is a $6 fee for the weekend. Babysitting during adult sessions is available for an additional $10. Please note that these costs should not prohibit anyone from attending the retreat. Anyone needing financial assistance should contact the Reverend Don Binder (703-339-6572). Fees are firm for the weekend, even for late arrivals. If arriving late, one can usually get dinner until 6:30 pm.

Baby-sitting Service: For parents with young children, there is a babysitting service ($10), so parents can attend activities. Baby-sitters will be provided only during adult study sessions.

What to Bring: While breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided, bring snacks and your favorite beverages for evening fellowship time together at the “Gathering Place.” Also consider bringing a flashlight, Bible, jacket or sweater, fan, and other personal items.

Study: We will gather on three occasions to study, but note, no one is obligated to attend any of these planned sessions. One may choose to do one’s own thing for part of the time, or for the entire weekend! Shrine Mont expects parents to be responsible for the actions of their children, especially during the periods between the three planned sessions.

2005 POHICK CHURCH RETREAT, SHRINE MONT – APPLICATION

Name(s)___________________________________________________________________________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________________________________

E-Mail:________________________________ Telephone No:______________________

_____ Adults ($116 each) _____ Youth (8-12, $72 each) _____ Children (4-7, $21 each)

_____ Young Children (3 and under, free) _____ Cribs required ($6 each)

_____ Babysitting ($10)

Total enclosed: $__________

Enclose a check to Pohick Church, marked “Shrine Mont” in the memo section. For more information, call the Parish Office at 703-339-6572.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE – SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 2005