On August 6, 1925, Bishop William Cabell Brown consecrated the Cathedral Shrine of the Transfiguration in Orkney Springs, VA as the cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia and began the journey for what we now know and love as Shrine Mont.
In the retreat, sociologist, best-selling author, humorist and deacon, Bertice Berry, PhD., will guide us on a journey into joy as a resource of hope for the times ahead.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shrine Mont welcomes your child for a week of day camp! We have a great lineup of activities on over 1,100 acres with abundant hiking trails and nature galore with a wonderful staff ready to keep our campers active and entertained for a fun week!
Many of us have found that the most lasting memories we have from childhood camp experiences are the relationships and connections that were forged in a unique setting while sharing new experiences together. With that in mind, the Summer Camp for Grown-Ups began at Shrine Mont in 2012.
Led by Bishop Susan Goff who is thriving after walking the wilderness of breast cancer during the pandemic, while she was leading the Diocese of Virginia. She is author of The Desert Shall Rejoice: Psalms from the Wilderness of Breast Cancer.
