An ingathering of Black, Indegenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) from within the Diocese of Virginia, hosted by Trinity Church, Arlington. Parishes and individuals are warmly welcomed.
Yoga at Shrine Mont is very notable this year. Shrine Mont is 100 years old and everything planned this year is extra special. The Simply Yoga Retreat marks its 9th year and each retreat held at Shrine Mont has been different and awesome because we always have wonderful people who attend. Shrine Mont offers hiking and space for contemplative strolls, a labyrinth, pure mineral spring water, and nourishing and delicious, homestyle southern meals. Chefs are also able to accommodate vegetarians and gluten free diets.
Here is your opportunity to experience two of life’s great joys. Shrine Mont will be hosting a pickleball workshop from May 16 to May 18. If you have never played pickleball or are new to the game, this workshop will go over the rules, basic drills, some strategy and lots of playing time.
For the first time, the diocese will host two events for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to come together for formation, fellowship, and fun! Details and registration information are coming soon. Our diocesan theme for children’s and youth events is “Love One Another,” and the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade days will focus on learning about and deepening our engagement with Communion.
$600 per person; $1,100 per couple. $300 due by April 15. Scholarships available. Cost Includes: Comfortable dorm-style lodging; All meals; Immersive Excursions with Marine Educators; Prayers and Dicsussion; Fun and new Friends
This popular event has been in existence for more than 140 years and continues to be a much anticipated tradition on the beautiful Northern Neck of Virginia. For the past number of years the Festival has drawn more than 5,000 people!
Nancy Ross Hugo, David Pippin and Kate Vernon will demonstrate a variety of arranging techniques. Attendees will participate in activities that take the angst out of arranging and showcase techniques that make the process both easier and more fun. Emphasis will be on using local, readily available flowers, greens, and line material.
Based in NYC, the trio consists of three fabulous musicians, Amy Schroeder, violinist of the GRAMMY award winning Attacca Quartet; Felix Umansky, cellist of the GRAMMY award winning Harlem Quartet; and international pianist, Yalin Chi.
Come explore the natural world through painting with award-winning artist and teacher Theodora Tilton. Choosing oil or watercolor, you’ll join students at all levels painting “en plein aire” in the beautiful mountains surrounding historic Shrine Mont. Students will start with the basics and work through the process of creating a painting with each day taking you to a new location.
Take a break from your busy life with a weekend yoga retreat in the cool beauty of the Shenandoah Valley. Richmond area instructors Bonnijean Boggess, Leah Husk and Julian Desta will be leading a variety of all-level yoga classes in indoor and outdoor spaces in and around the historic Shrine Mont Retreat Center located in the quaint town of Orkney Springs, Virginia.
The Association of Visual Artists of the Diocese of Virginia will meet at Roslyn on the second Saturday of each month on the picnic pavilion from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm through October, to make art together, share ideas and resources, and support one another.
Shrine Mont is turning 100 years old this year! Come visit and celebrate with us during our Homecoming Weekend! We have lots of fun activities planned including a parade, ole time carnival, live music, and much more. Check out the weekend itinerary below with all the details and stay tuned for more additions.
